News Broadcasting
NDTV net loss Rs 21.2 million in Q1
MUMBAI: NDTV posted a net loss of Rs 21.2 million for the quarter ended 30 June 2007, as compared to a loss of Rs 105.4 million during the corresponding quarter last fiscal.
On a consolidated basis, the net loss stood at Rs 149.2 million for the first quarter of FY08, compared with a consolidated net loss of Rs 82.4 million during the corresponding period last year.
During the period, the company’s consolidated total income was at Rs 736.9 million. Consolidated costs include expenditure on roll out of new businesses including entertainment and lifestyle channels.
A statement by the channel said its first Lifestyle channel was due to be launched in the next few weeks, and NDTV Convergence had developed new high revenue initiatives. With the receipt of $120 million dollars in funding, NDTV Networks had achieved funding for present business plans.
It also claimed that while costs are stabilized, NDTV is the only news channel not to become tabloid and to retain credibility and highest standards and advertisers were responding positively to this exclusive positioning by NDTV. NDTV Profit continued to enjoy the highest viewership among business channels, the statement said.
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.
