News Broadcasting
Live India, Mi Marathi post losses as revenue crawls
MUMBAI: Broadcast Initiatives, the company which operates Hindi news channel Live India and Marathi infotainment channel Mi Marathi, has widened its net loss for the full-fiscal as revenue has crawled while expenses have surged.
Net loss stood at Rs 521.69 million, up from a loss of Rs 382.65 million posted in the earlier fiscal.
Revenue for the fiscal ended 31 March 2011 was at Rs 96.12 million compared to Rs 73.80 million in the previous year while expenses were at Rs 620.62 million, up from Rs 418.35 million.
For the fourth-quarter ended 31 March, the company posted a standalone net loss of Rs 155.52 million.
The net loss has widened as compared to Rs 109.20 million in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal as the company’s expenses on distribution and marketing increased three-fold.
The company’s net sales, however, rose 130 per cent to Rs 36.97 million in the fourth quarter as against Rs 16.08 million a year ago.
Expenses went up by 76.64 per cent to Rs 182.70 million, from Rs 103.43 million in the year-ago period.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
