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Netflix lends support to those affected by fires in LA
MUMBAI: In response to the devastating wildfires that swept across Southern California, Netflix and its co-CEOs, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters stepped up to support those affected. At least that’s what Sarandos assured in a blog post last week that the company was committed to aiding employees and the wider community during this difficult time.
“Many of our employees and creative partners have been directly impacted by this disaster,” Sarandos stated.
To facilitate recovery efforts, Netflix has pledged a substantial $10 million donation. This funding will be distributed among several organisations, including the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, California Community Fund Wildfire Recovery Fund, World Central Kitchen, Motion Picture and Television Fund, and Entertainment Community Fund, aiming to provide immediate relief and ongoing support.
In addition to financial contributions, Netflix is directly assisting affected employees, including offering temporary housing solutions for those who have lost their homes. The company is also implementing a double-match for all employee charitable contributions through its giving program.
Sarandos expressed gratitude to the firefighters and first responders tirelessly battling the flames. “These heroes have been saving lives and communities with little rest,” he remarked.
Reflecting on the spirit of Los Angeles, Sarandos, a long-time resident, noted, “For many, LA is more than just palm trees and movie stars; it’s a family of hardworking individuals from diverse backgrounds.”
He higlighted the community’s resilience, stating that while many dreams may currently feel distant, the capacity to rebuild is strong.
“The next few years will pose challenges, but we will come back stronger than before,” he concluded.
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Tips Music CEO Hari Nair to step down
Girish Taurani and Sushant Dalmia to jointly steer the company as the hunt for a new chief begins
MUMBAI: A leadership shuffle is under way at Tips Music. Hari Nair, the company’s chief executive, will step down on April 30 as the music label begins the search for a successor.
The company said Girish Taurani, executive director, and Sushant Dalmia, chief financial officer, will jointly oversee operations during the transition while the board identifies a permanent replacement.
Nair joined Tips Music in 2023 and set about reshaping the veteran music label into a more digital, data-led enterprise. During his tenure, the company secured licensing and partnership deals with global platforms including Sony Music Publishing and TikTok, while renewing agreements with Warner Music Group.
Drawing on earlier experience in technology and entertainment, including a stint at ByteDance, Nair pushed the organisation towards a performance-driven culture. He built a brand partnerships division and introduced proprietary software systems aimed at strengthening digital distribution and data capabilities.
Kumar Taurani, chairman and managing director, credited Nair with embedding a data-led culture within the company and driving revenue growth in line with shareholder commitments.
In his resignation note, Nair said that after helping transition the label into a modern, digitally focused and process-driven organisation, the time had come to pursue his next leadership challenge.
The leadership change comes as the broader Tips Films group shows signs of financial stabilisation. In the third quarter of FY26 the company reported a net loss of Rs 2.86 crore, narrowing sharply from Rs 14.2 crore in the previous quarter. For the nine months ended December, losses stood at Rs 12.37 crore.
Yet revenue told a more volatile story. Income from operations slid to Rs 4 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 56 crore in the preceding quarter, taking total operating income to Rs 4.56 crore.
For a company built on a catalogue of more than 34,000 tracks and decades of Bollywood hits, the next chief will inherit both a digital engine and a volatile music market. The playlist may be familiar, but the next act at Tips Music is only just beginning.
