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Tata Teleservices Maharashtra stays in the red despite steady revenue
MUMBAI: It was a quarter of steady takings but stubborn troubles for Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited, as the telecom operator’s December 2025 results showed revenues holding firm while losses continued to bite.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs. 294.31 crore, marginally higher than Rs. 286.13 crore in the previous quarter, though lower than Rs. 332.77 crore a year ago. Total income stood at Rs. 296.13 crore.
Operating performance showed some resilience. EBITDA came in at Rs. 175.62 crore for the quarter, improving sharply from Rs. 139.77 crore in the September quarter and Rs. 149.79 crore in Q3 last year, reflecting tighter cost controls and lower operating expenses. Operating profit margin improved to 46.93 per cent, compared with 35.10 per cent in the previous quarter.
However, heavy finance costs continued to weigh on the bottom line. Finance expenses stood at Rs. 287.82 crore for the quarter, far outweighing operating gains. As a result, the company posted a loss before tax of Rs. 150.43 crore and a net loss of the same amount for the quarter, compared with a loss of Rs. 320.82 crore in Q2 FY26.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Tata Teleservices Maharashtra reported revenue of Rs. 864.69 crore, down from Rs. 999.77 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net loss for the nine-month period stood at Rs. 796.23 crore, narrower than the Rs. 968.90 crore loss reported a year earlier, indicating gradual improvement but no turnaround yet.
The company’s financial position remains under strain, with net worth at a negative Rs. 20,564.48 crore and a current ratio of 0.44. Loss per share for the quarter stood at Rs. 0.77, while the net loss margin remained deep at minus 51.11 per cent.
In short, while operational efficiency showed signs of life in the December quarter, Tata Teleservices Maharashtra’s balance sheet realities continue to dominate the story, keeping profitability firmly out of reach for now.
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Prime Video drops trailer for Lukkhe, a rap crime drama starring KING in his acting debut
Eight episodes of revenge, redemption and hard-hitting rap arrive on the streaming platform on 8th May
MUMBAI: Prime Video has unveiled the trailer for Lukkhe, an eight-episode musical action drama built around the world of rap, crime and bruised relationships — and it has done so in suitably loud fashion, launching it at a live concert in Mumbai featuring electrifying performances by KING, Amira Gill, Akshath, Raashii Khanna, Ruaa Kayy and RUTVXK. As if that were not enough, the show’s music album was also dropped at the event, in collaboration with exclusive music streaming partner Amazon Music and music label Warner Music India.
The series is directed by Himank Gaur and produced by Vipul D. Shah and Rajesh Bahl under the banners of Optimystix Entertainment and White Guerrilla LLP. It is created and executive produced by Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha.
The cast is the talking point. KING, the acclaimed Indian rapper and songwriter, makes his acting debut as MC Badnaam, a performer consumed by rivalry and hunger for recognition. Raashii Khanna, returning to Prime Video after Farzi, plays Gurbani. Palak Tiwari, making her streaming debut, plays Sanober. Lakshvir Singh Saran plays Lucky. The ensemble also includes Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Kritika Bharadwaj, Shivankit Parihar, Yograj Singh and Ayesha Raza Mishra in pivotal roles.
The trailer plants its flag squarely in the tension between MC Badnaam and his rival MC OG, played by Parihar, while threading in the love story between Lucky and Sanober. The soundtrack, which spans hard-hitting rap anthems to emotionally charged melodies, is as much a character in the show as any of its leads.
Gaur was candid about what drew him to the project. “Lukkhe gave me a chance to dive into a world that’s loud, emotional, and constantly on edge,” he said. “What stayed with me was how every character is chasing something personal, and music becomes their way of expressing it. Working with this cast, especially KING in his debut, along with Raashii, Lakshvir, and Palak, was incredibly rewarding because they brought honesty that elevated every moment.”
Khanna reflected on her character with evident relish. “Playing Gurbani in Lukkhe was a really intense and fulfilling experience,” she said. “What I found most interesting was how her strength comes from something deeply personal, which shapes every decision she makes. It was about finding that balance between vulnerability and grit.”
KING, stepping in front of the camera for the first time, was characteristically direct. “Stepping into Lukkhe as MC Badnaam has been a defining moment for me,” he said. “What drew me in was how real his hunger and need to be heard felt. It’s something I connect with as an artist. Bringing music into his journey made the experience even more personal.”
Tiwari described the role as a first on multiple fronts. “It was my first time working with Prime Video, and the whole experience felt new and creatively satisfying,” she said. “Being part of a story that has both intense and heartfelt moments, along with a team that brought so much honesty to it, made this journey truly memorable.”
Saran, for his part, zeroed in on what made Lucky tick. “Lucky is someone who’s trying to move forward while still carrying the weight of his past, and that push-pull made him really interesting to explore,” he said. “There’s a sincerity to his journey that I hope people connect with.”
Lukkhe premieres on Prime Video in Hindi on 8th May, across India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. In a streaming landscape drowning in crime dramas, this one is betting that putting a rapper at its centre – and meaning it – is enough to cut through the noise. On the evidence of the trailer, it might just be right.
