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Q3-2016: Radio City revenue up 15%
BENGALURU: Music Broadcast Limited (MBL), which runs Radio City, reported 14.9 YoY (year-on-year) growth in operating revenue (OpRev) for the quarter ended 31 December, 2015 (Q3-2016, current quarter) at Rs 64.80 crore as compared to Rs 56.39 crore for the corresponding prior year quarter. Revenue in Q3-2016 was 16.7 per cent higher QoQ (quarter-on-quarter) as compared to Rs 55.54 crore in the immediate trailing quarter.
Note: (1) 100,00,000 = 100 lakh = 10 million = 1 crore
(2) Margins have been calculated on operating revenue in this report.
For the nine month period ended 31 December, 2015, (9M-2016, year to date or YTD), MBL reported 11.3 per cent higher OpRev at Rs 167.72 crore as compared to Rs 150.65 crore in the corresponding prior year nine month period. Though PAT in the current quarter and nine month period has reduced as compared to corresponding prior year periods, operating profit (Operating revenue minus expenses) has increased.
The company’s profit after tax (PAT) in Q3-2016 declined 5.4 per cent YoY to Rs 16.17 crore (25 per cent margin) as compared to Rs 17.10 crore (30.3 per cent margin), but increased by more than a third (increased by 34.2 per cent) from Rs 12.05 crore (21.7 per cent margin). PAT for 9M-2016 declined 30.7 per cent to Rs 25.99 crore (15.5 per cent margin) from Rs 37.53 crore (24.9 per cent margin) in the corresponding period of the previous year.
As mentioned above, Operating profit increased 22.1 per cent in the current quarter YoY to Rs 25.40 crore (39.2 per cent margin) as compared to Rs 20.80 crore (36.9 per cent margin) and increased 59.7 per cent QoQ from Rs 16.09 (29 per cent margin). Operating profit in 9M-2016 increased 17.6 per cent to Rs 56.01 crore (33.4 per cent margin) from Rs 47.63 crore (31.6 per cent margin) in 9M-2015.
Expenses in Q3-2016 were 10.7 per cent higher YoY at Rs 39.40 crore (60.8 per cent of OpRev) as compared to Rs 35.59 (63.1 per cent of OpRev) and almost flat (reduced by 0.1 per cent) QoQ as compared to Rs 39.45 crore (71 per cent of OpRev). Expenses in 9M-2016 increased 8.4 per cent to Rs 111.71 crore (66.6 per cent of OpRev) from Rs 103.02 crore (68.4 per cent of OpRev).
Jagran Prakashan numbers in brief
MBL’s parent company, Indian publishing company Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL) reported 22.5 per cent increase in YoY consolidated operating revenue in Q3-2016 to Rs 576.36 crore as compared to Rs 470.46 crore. JPL’s advertising revenue increased 28.5 per cent YoY to Rs 434.82 crore from Rs 338.35 crore. Circulation revenues increased two per cent to Rs 102.02 crore from Rs 100 crore. JPL’s PAT in Q3-2016 increased 40.1 per cent YoY from Rs 66.62 crore.
For 9M-2016, JBL reported 17.1 per cent increase in operating revenue to Rs 1577.02 crore from Rs 1347.02 crore in the corresponding prior year nine month period, advertising revenue increased 22.6 per cent to Rs 1169.36 crore from Rs 954.17 crore, circulation revenue increased 3.5 per cent to Rs 302.36 crore from Rs 292.15 crore. PAT in 9M-2016 after extraordinary item (Rs 116.30 crore) more than doubled (up 104.3 per cent) to Rs 364.52 crore from Rs 178.43 crore in 9M-2015.
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Why Peaky Blinders is one of television’s biggest hits that still deserves more attention
Six seasons, multiple awards and the release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man bring the Shelby saga back into the spotlight
In the crowded universe of streaming content, only a handful of shows manage to leave a lasting cultural footprint. Peaky Blinders is overwhelmingly considered one of the biggest global hits of the past decade. Yet many viewers still haven’t fully explored the dark, gripping world of the Shelby family.
Originally produced for the UK’s BBC and later finding a massive global audience through Netflix, the series quietly grew from a British period drama into a worldwide streaming phenomenon.
Created by Steven Knight, the show follows the rise of the Shelby crime family in post-First World War Birmingham. What begins as a gritty street-gang story gradually expands into a sweeping narrative about ambition, politics, power and survival.
At the centre of the saga is Thomas Shelby, portrayed with extraordinary depth by Cillian Murphy. The casting of Murphy is widely regarded as perfect for the role. With piercing eyes, restrained dialogue and an almost hypnotic screen presence, he transforms Shelby into one of the most unforgettable characters in modern screen storytelling.
Murphy’s brilliance lies in his restraint. He rarely shouts or performs theatrically. Instead, a quiet stare, a calculated pause or a subtle shift in expression conveys the emotional storms within the character. Beneath the ruthless gang leader is a war veteran carrying trauma, guilt and loneliness. Murphy captures this complexity with remarkable precision, making Thomas Shelby both terrifying and deeply human.
Beyond its central performance, Peaky Blinders stands out for its unfiltered portrayal of reality. The show does not romanticise crime. Instead, it exposes the harsh social conditions of early 20th-century Britain, from poverty and class struggle to political extremism and the psychological scars left by war.
The series also presents powerful female characters who hold their own within the Shelby empire. Polly Gray, played by Helen McCrory, is the strategic backbone of the family and one of the most formidable figures in the story. Women in the series shape decisions, influence power structures and challenge the rigid social norms of the time.
Across six seasons, the narrative grows dramatically in scale. What begins in the smoky streets of Birmingham evolves into a story involving political conspiracies, fascism and international criminal networks.
The series has also earned significant critical acclaim. It won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Drama Series in 2018 and multiple National Television Awards for Best Drama, cementing its reputation as one of Britain’s most celebrated modern shows.
Another defining feature of the series is its iconic music. The show’s opening theme, Red Right Hand by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, became instantly recognisable and widely associated with the Shelby universe. Combined with a powerful soundtrack featuring artists such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead, the music helped shape the show’s dark, stylish identity and became hugely popular among fans.
And the Shelby story is not over yet.
In fact, its legacy is unfolding right now. The long-awaited feature-length continuation, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, was released on March 6, 2026, bringing the Shelby universe from streaming screens to cinemas and giving fans a new chapter in the saga.
For viewers who have not yet stepped into this world, the timing could not be better.
Six gripping seasons are ready to binge on Netflix. A new film has just arrived in theatres. And at the heart of it all stands one of the most magnetic performances in modern drama by Cillian Murphy.
So if Peaky Blinders has been sitting on your watchlist for years, this weekend is your moment.
So, by order of the Peaky fookin’ Blinders, consider this your cue to finally step into the ruthless world of Thomas Shelby. Pour yourself a drink, clear your schedule and press the play button. Because when the Peaky Blinders give an order, you listen.
