News Broadcasting
Pressman Advertising reports 6 per cent q-o-q revenue growth for Q2-2014
BENGALURU: Pressman Advertising Limited (Pressman), probably the first advertising agency that was listed on the NSE and BSE last month reported a revenue growth of 5.9 per cent for Q2-2014 at Rs10.15 crore as compared to the Rs 9.58 crore for the immediate trailing quarter Q1-2014.
PAT for Q2-2014 was about 1.1 per cent lower at Rs 1.9975 crore than the Rs 2.0198 crore for Q1-2014. The company reported revenue of Rs 46.96 crore and a PAT of Rs 6.29 crore for FY-2013 and paid a dividend of 40 per cent.
In Q1-2014, the company had released Rs 1.461 crore that had been earlier written off and this amount helped in inflating the profit for that quarter. This year the company has added Rs 0.6 crore to exceptional items – write back of liability provided for earlier year no longer required.
Expenditure for Q2-2014 at Rs 8.89 crore was 3.2 per cent lower than the Rs 9.18 crore for Q1-2014. Cost or services for Q2-2014 at Rs 7.49 crore was 4 per cent lower than the Rs 7.8 crore for Q1-2014.
For the half year ended 30 September 2013, the company’s gross income (including exceptional items) stood at Rs 22.089 crore and PAT at Rs 4.02 crore. As on 31 March 2013, the company had Reserves and Surplus (excluding revaluation reserves) of Rs13.75 crore on a paid up capital of Rs 4.6966 crore.
Notes: (1) The name of the company has changed from Nucent Estates Limited to Pressman Advertising Limited with effect from 22 August 2013.
(2) Current quarter/half-year’s figures are not comparable for those of last year on account of effect of amalgamation
(3) Please read the attached financial results
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.
