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SABTNL declares Q1 results, net profit down 33%
Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd (SABTNL) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30 June 2001.
SABTNL, which runs SABe TV and is a a major supplier of software to national broadcaster Doordarshan, posted a 33 per cent decline in net profit to Rs 31.02 million compared to Rs 46.09 million the previous year, an official release states. Operational income however increased 5.2 per cent to Rs 209.26 million from Rs 198.48 million in June 2000.
On the profit front, if money accruing from extraordinary items (income from liquidation of bond investments made by the company) is discounted from the net, the decline is 48 per cent.
A perusal of the company’s expenditure indicates that while more money is being pumped into programming ( up to Rs 155.49 million from Rs 128.36 million last year), there have been some staff cutbacks. Staff expenditure is down marginally to Rs 5.65 million from Rs 5.79 million in the corresponding period last year.
An interesting aspect of the results is the amount set aside for depreciation. Up by nearly 50 per cent over last year (Rs 2.92 million from Rs 1.95 million last year). This would appear to indicate that there has either been an investment in fixed assets or some change in accounting practices.
The unaudited results were approved at a board meeting yesterday.
The markets appeared to be unaffected by the results. The SABTNL
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
