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Sun TV reports flat PAT on 7% increase in revenue
BENGALURU: The Kalanithi Maran-headed Sun TV Network Ltd (Sun TV) reported 5.9 percent y-o-y increase in consolidated operating revenue for the quarter ended 30 September 2019 (Q2 2020, quarter or period under review) as compared to the corresponding year ago quarter Q2 2019. Sun TV reported consolidated operating revenue of Rs 852.52 crore for Q2 2019 as compared to Rs 779.65 crore for Q2 2019. Total Income (revenue) for Q2 2020 increased 6.8 percent y-o-y to Rs 900.74 crore as compared to Rs 843.44 crore in Q2 2019.
Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for Q2 2020 was almost flat (up 1 percent) y-o-y at Rs 368.79.87 crore as compared to Rs 364.99 crore in Q2 2019. Calculated simple consolidated EBITDA for Q2 2020 at Rs 479.24 crore was 15.2 percent lower y-o-y than the Rs 565.07 crore.
Sun TV reported standalone subscription revenue of Rs 397.39 crore for Q2 2020, which was 17 percent higher than the Rs 339.79 crore for Q2 2019.
Following closely on the heels of the dividend already declared in the first quarter, the board of directors of Sun TV has recommended a second interim dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity (50 percent) share of face value of Rs 5 each for Q2 2020.
Let us look at the other consolidated numbers reported by the company:
Consolidated Total Expenditure (TE) in Q2 2020 increased 66 percent to Rs 499.54 crore as compared to Rs 301.0 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Consolidated Operating expense in Q2 2020 almost doubled (increased 91.1 percent) y-o-y to Rs 185.41 crore from Rs 97.01 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Employee Benefits Expense in Q2 2020 increased 2 percent y-o-y to Rs 82.24 crore as compared to Rs 80.61 crore in Q2 2019. Other expenses (OE) in the Q2 2020 more than doubled (increased 112.7 percent) y-o-y to Rs 78.63 crore as compared to Rs 36.96 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
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Asianet Television Awards 2026 celebrates women power in Malayalam TV
“She is the Colour” theme honours icons as ceremony airs on March 14 and 15 at 7 PM.
MUMBAI: If television lights up living rooms, this year Asianet decided to let women provide the colour. The Asianet Television Awards 2026 turned the spotlight firmly on women empowerment with the theme “She is the Colour”, celebrating the strength, resilience and achievements of women who continue to shape society and the Malayalam entertainment industry.
The ceremony honoured several distinguished personalities whose journeys have left a lasting cultural imprint. Among them was legendary playback singer Vimala Varma, widely recognised as the first Malayalam playback singer. The evening also paid tribute to Padma Shri awardees Devaki Amma and Vimala Menon for their exceptional contributions in their respective fields.
Leading women from the Malayalam film industry were also recognised during the event, including actor Shweta Menon, who currently serves as president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists, and National Award winning actor Surabhi Lakshmi.
The awards ceremony brought together a glittering lineup of actors and industry figures, including Jayasurya, Vijay Babu, Asha Sarath, Lena, Esther Anil, Anumol, Akhila Bhargavan, Sarayu Mohan, Prajod Kalabhavan, Gayathri Suresh, Sabumon Abdusamad, Swasika, Tini Tom, Sijoy Varghese, Kailash, Veena Nandakumar, Sabareesh Varma, Ansiba Hassan and Dinesh Prabhakar. Kishan Kumar, executive vice president Malayalam at JioStar, was also present at the event.
Beyond individual recognitions, the awards celebrated excellence across Malayalam television, acknowledging artists and technicians whose work continues to drive the industry forward.
The evening also offered plenty of spectacle, with elaborate dance performances, stunt acts and comedy skits performed by popular television and film personalities, turning the ceremony into a full fledged entertainment showcase.
Viewers will get to watch the celebrations when the Asianet Television Awards 2026 air on Asianet on March 14 and 15, Saturday and Sunday, from 7 pm onwards, bringing the star studded tribute to homes across Kerala and beyond.
