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Sri Adhikari Brothers PAT q-o-q jumps 25 per cent in Q2-2014
BENGALURU: Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Limited (Sri Adhikari Brothers) reported a PAT of Rs 2.28 crore for Q2-2013, 24.6 per cent higher than the q-o-q PAT of Rs1.83 crore for Q1-2014.But Q2-2014 PAT dropped by 13 per cent as compared to the y-o-y PAT of Rs 2.62 crore for the corresponding quarter of last year (Q2-2013). The content provider had reported a loss of Rs 3.02 crore for Q4-2013.
Net Sales/Income from operations for Q2-2014 at Rs 18.13 crore was 3.5 per cent higher than the Rs 17.52 crore for the trailing quarter (Q1-2014) and 29 per cent higher than the Rs 14.05 crore for Q2-2013.
Let us look at the other results reported by Sri Adhikari Brothers for Q2-2014.
Earnings before interest, depreciation and taxes (EBIDT) for Q2-2014 at Rs 5.04 crore was 10.7 per cent more than the Rs 4.56 crore for Q1-2014, but 15.8 per cent less than the EBIDT of Rs 5.99 crore for the corresponding quarter of last year.
Sri Adhikari Brothers’ total expenditure for Q2-2014 at Rs 15.42 crore was about 0.9 per cent more than the Rs15.28 crore for Q1-2014 and 38.4 per cent more than the Rs 11.14 crore for Q2-2013.
Production/direct expenditure for Q2-2014 at Rs 11.07 crore was 3.7 per cent more than the Rs 10.68 crore for Q1-2014 and 48.8 per cent more than the Rs 7.44 crore for Q2-2013.
Other expenditure at Rs 1.67 crore for Q2-2014 was 13.4 per cent lower than the Rs 1.93 crore for Q1-2014 and 40.4 per cent more than the Rs 1.19 crore for the corresponding quarter of last year.
Depreciation was almost flat for the three quarters – Rs 2.32 crore for Q2-2014, Rs 2.30 crore for Q1-2014 and Rs 2.36 crore for Q2-2013.
Interest and finance charge for Q2-2014 at Rs 0.4437 crore was 4.6 per cent higher than the Rs 0.4241 crore for Q1-2014 and less than half (41.4 per cent) of the Rs 1.0223 crore q-o-q.
Notes: (1) In the AGM held on 27 September 2013, the company declared and paid final dividend at the rate of Rs 0.60 per equity share of Rs 10 each aggregating to Rs 1.4967 crore
(2) Provision for tax and deferred tax as applicable will be considered by the company at the end of the financial year
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.
