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MTV Beats and Vh1 bring Your favourite indie and global artists together with – ‘World Music Day – Showcase’
Mumbai: MTV Beats and Vh1, Viacom18’s youth music channels, are all set to hit shuffle and bring a multi-genre celebration of music to fans. This World Music Day, the two channels will present ‘World Music Day – Showcase’, bringing together the power of music. Hosted by Rohini Ramnathan, popularly known as RoTalks, MTV Beats and Vh1’s ‘World Music Day – Showcase’ will captivate viewers with exclusive glimpses, insightful conversations, and memorable performances from the best of the best, on Wednesday, 21 June 2023, starting 1:00 PM.
Featuring prominent artists including Anoushka Maskey, Dream Note, Indian Ocean, Shiekh Sadi, Nikhita Gandhi, Saahel, Akanksha Bhandari, Taba Chake and Hardil Pandya on MTV Beats and Nickelback, Corey Taylor, Tsumyoki, Lenka, Grentperez, Rosie Darling, Mali, Kamakshi Khanna, Anoushka Maskey, Celina Sharma, Bryden & Parth, Perp and Shayan on Vh1 across Rock, Hip-hop, Jazz, Pop, Blues, and Indie, the one-of-a-kind experience promises not only incredible musical moments but also delve deeper into the creative process and inspirations behind the artists’ favourite songs. Adding to the excitement, the participating artists will be joining the show from the comfort of their own homes, bringing a personal touch to their performances. From heart-pounding beats to soul-stirring melodies, World Music Day – Showcase will bring the talent and diversity of the global music scene to the forefront.
Speaking about ‘World Music Day – Showcase’, MTV Beats programming head Merill Sequeira said, “At MTV Beats and Vh1 India, World Music Day is always special – it’s a cultural motif and celebration of music, its evolution and the artists who make it memorable. ‘Showcase’ is an endeavour to bring artists closer to their fans and connect people through the power of music.”
Get ready for an extraordinary journey filled with unforgettable performances, heartwarming moments, and the sheer joy of music. Tune in to MTV Beats and Vh1 on 21 June at 1:00 PM and MTV at 9:30 PM to immerse in the unparalleled magic of music.
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Sahara One reports financial results, notes director exit and business realignment
Muted revenues, steady expenses and strategic adjustments shape company’s current phase
MUMBAI: In a tale where the sands seem to be slipping faster than they can be gathered, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited has reported another quarter of wafer-thin income and widening losses, even as a boardroom exit adds to the unease.
The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that its board, in a meeting held on April 4, approved its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The numbers paint a stark picture. Total income for the quarter stood at just Rs 0.13 lakh, unchanged sequentially and sharply down from Rs 0.26 lakh a year earlier.
Losses, meanwhile, deepened. The company posted a net loss of Rs 24.16 lakh for the quarter, compared to Rs 18.81 lakh in the June quarter and Rs 39.69 lakh in the same period last year. For the six months ended September 2025, the cumulative loss stood at Rs 39.69 lakh, while the full-year loss for FY25 was reported at Rs 60.72 lakh.
Expenses continued to outweigh income by a wide margin. Total expenses for the quarter came in at Rs 24.30 lakh, led by employee benefit costs of Rs 6.51 lakh and other expenses of Rs 17.78 lakh. Earnings per share remained in the red at Rs (0.11) for the quarter.
The balance sheet reflects a company with significant assets on paper but limited operational momentum. Total assets stood at Rs 23,065.57 lakh as of September 30, 2025, broadly unchanged from March 2025. Equity share capital remained steady at Rs 2,152.50 lakh, while total equity was reported at Rs 18,004.85 lakh.
Cash and cash equivalents saw a modest uptick to Rs 6.75 lakh from Rs 4.68 lakh earlier, supported by a positive operating cash flow of Rs 180.01 lakh for the period.
Yet, beneath these numbers lies a more complex narrative. The company’s auditors flagged their inability to obtain sufficient evidence to form a conclusion on the financial statements, citing lack of access to records. They also raised concerns over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, pointing to insufficient funds, delayed recoveries, and stalled content investments.
Adding to the governance overhang, the company disclosed that Rana Zia has resigned as whole-time director, effective October 16, 2025, citing other professional commitments. The resignation, noted and accepted by the board, also brings an end to her role across company committees.
Regulatory pressures continue to loom large. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has already initiated penal actions for non-compliance with listing norms, with trading in the company’s shares remaining suspended. There is also a risk of promoter demat accounts being frozen.
Legacy legal issues remain unresolved. A substantial deposit of Rs 694,027.88 thousand linked to the long-running OFCD dispute involving Sahara group entities is still under the purview of the Supreme Court of India. Restrictions on asset disposal continue to weigh on the company’s financial flexibility.
Operationally, challenges persist across multiple fronts. Advances worth Rs 1,92,916 thousand given for film content remain stuck, with delays in project completion and uncertain recoverability. The company’s YouTube channel, despite being operational, has generated no revenue for over three years due to compliance lapses. In a further twist, management has indicated that revenues may have been fraudulently diverted through unauthorised changes to its AdSense account, with a police complaint in the works.
There are also missed revenue opportunities. Television content rights continue to be used by a related party despite the expiry of the licence agreement, with fresh negotiations still underway.
For now, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited appears caught between legacy disputes and present-day operational hurdles. As losses linger and governance questions mount, the road to recovery looks less like a sprint and more like a slow trudge through shifting sands.
