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PAT returns to Sri Adhikari Brothers in Q1-2014 after a hiatus in Q4-2013
BENGALURU: Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited (Sri Adhikari Brothers) reported a PAT of Rs 1.83 crore for Q1-2014 as compared to a loss of Rs 3.02 crore in the preceding quarter (Q4-2013). The content provider had reported a lower PAT of Rs 1.69 crore for the corresponding quarter last year Q1-2013.
Let us take a look at the other results of Sri Adhikari Brothers for Q1-2014
A note by the company’s chartered accountants says – The company has not recognised Current Tax and Deferred Tax as per requirements of Accounting Satndard 22 – ‘Accounting of Taxes on Income’. Pending details of the measurement of above it’s impact on the Profit and Loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 cannot be ascertainable.
Sri Adhikari Brothers had a net sales/income from operations for Q1-2014 of Rs 17.52 crore, 39.3 per cent higher than the Rs 12.58 crore for Q1-2013 and 7.9 per cent higher than the Rs 16.24 crore in Q4-2013.
Sri Adhikari Brothers’ total expenditure for Q1-2014 at Rs 15.28 crore was 55 per cent more than the Rs 9.86 crore for Q1-2013, but 19 per cent lower than the Rs 18.85 crore in Q4-2013.
Production expenditure for Q1-2014 at Rs 10.68 crore was more than double (2.15 times more) than the Rs 4.96 crore for Q1-2013, but 70 per cent of the Rs 15.14 crore in Q4-2013.
Other expenditure at Rs 1.93 crore for Q1-2014 was 12.4 per cent lower than the Rs 2.20 crore for Q1-2013, but 43 per cent higher than the Rs 13.49 crore for Q4-2013.
Profit from operations before other income, finance cost, exceptional items and tax for Q1-2014 at Rs 2.24 crore was 17.7 per cent lower than the Rs 2.24 crore for Q1-2013. Sri Adhikari Brothers reported a loss from operations before other income, finance cost, exceptional items and tax for Q4-2013 of Rs 2.62 crore.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
