News Broadcasting
Sun TV Network revenue at Rs 810.10 crore in Q1 FY22
Mumbai: Sun TV Network Ltd, reported revenue growth of 34 per cent (including IPL) at Rs 810.10 crore for the quarter ending 30 June compared to the corresponding quarter last year. The media company reported 93 per cent growth in advertising revenues at Rs 243.66 crore and profit after tax of 389.76 crore up by 38 per cent. EBITDA for the quarter stood at 484.97 crore up by 19 per cent.
The company reported 23.5 million paid subscribers for its OTT platform Sun NXT at the end of the quarter, mostly driven by its telecom distribution partnerships.
Sun TV is one of the largest television broadcasters in India. It operates satellite television channels across five languages of Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Bangla, airs FM radio stations across India, owns the SunRisers Hyderabad cricket franchise of the Indian Premier League and the digital OTT platform Sun NXT.
“The most important change that has happened in the current quarter ended 30 June is the change in the estimation of the useful life of our movies. As you know, we’ve been amortising it in full in the past. Now, beginning this year, we would amortise them over a useful life of four years, whereby 30 per cent reach will be written off in the first two years and 20 per cent reach in the last two years. As a result, our depreciation and amortisation chart are lower by Rs 70 crore. Though, it will have an effect for the first year, it will normalise over time. This is in line with the global best practice. Almost all the media companies which have huge investments in content and which content is used over foreseeable future, adopt time periods which are comparable to what we have implemented with an accelerated charge happening in the first half and a normal charge in the second half” Sun TV Network Ltd, managing director, R Maheshkumar said.
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.
