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Sun TV declares interim dividend as numbers jump in first quarter
BENGALURU: Sun TV Network Limited (Sun TV) reported improved numbers across all important parameters for the quarter ended 30 June 2018 (Q1 2019, quarter or period under review) as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year (Q1 2018). The company reported 40.8 percent higher year on year (y-o-y) standalone total income in the quarter under review at Rs 1,159.39 crore as compared to Rs 823.38 crore in Q1 2018. Standalone operating revenue increased 42.5 percent y-o-y to Rs 1,120.39 crore in Q1 2019 from Rs 786.32 crore in Q1 2018.The board of directors of the company has declared an interim dividend of 100 percent or Rs 5 per equity share of face value of Rs 5 each.
The company has stated in its earnings release that standalone subscription revenue at Rs 311.27 crore was up 15 percent y-o-y.
The company’s standalone profit after tax or PAT in Q1 2019 improved 62.6 percent y-o-y to Rs 409.14 crore as compared to Rs 251.64 crore in Q1 2019.
Sun TV standalone EBIDTA in Q1 2019 was Rs 731.74 crore (65.6 percent of operating revenue), 63.9 percent higher as compared to Rs 448.36 crore (57 percent of operating revenue) in Q1 2018.
Total Expenditure (TE) during the period under review increased 20.7 percent y-o-y to Rs 532.71 crore as compared to Rs 441.5 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Operating expense in Q1 2019 increased 18.4 percent y-o-y to Rs 80.90 crore from Rs 68.34 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Employee Benefits Expense in Q1 2019 increased 24.5 percent y-o-y to Rs 85.16 crore as compared to Rs 64.42 crore in Q1 2018. Other expenses (OE) in the Q1 2019 increased 28.1 percent to Rs 148.29 crore as compared to Rs 115.75 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
SunRisers Hyderabad adds to operating profits of Sun TV
Su TV paid 16.6 percent lower IPL Franchisee Fees during the quarter under review at Rs 71.33 crore as compared to Rs 85.48 crore in Q1 2018. Sun TV’s IPL franchise has turned operationally profitable as per the notes in Sun TV’s financial statement. The company has included income of Rs 385.92 crore from Sun Risers Hyderabad and costs incurred on it of Rs186.66 crore in Q1 2019. Corresponding numbers for Sun Risers Hyderabad for year ago quarter were income of Rs 143.10 crore and costs of Rs 165.50.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
