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Tips film segment reports loss of Rs 19.6 crore for Q2-2014; audio products PAT lower
BENGALURU: Note (1) Considering the nature of business carried on by the company whereby revenues do not necessarily accrue evenly over the year, the results of the quarter may not be representative of the result for the year. As such, the result of the current quarter is not comparable with the result of corresponding quarter.
(2) A major film project by the company starring Akshay Kumar ‘Its Entertainment’ is slated for release in May 2014.
Despite two significant releases in Q2-2014 – Ramaiya Vastavaiya and Phata Poster and Nikla Hero, the Taurani brothers led Tips Industries Limited (Tips) reported a net loss of Rs (-22.32) crore for the quarter, with its film
production/distribution segment chipping in with loss of Rs (-19.6) crore. The segment reported revenue of Rs 36.51 crore for Q2-2014, as compared to a small Rs 0.06 crore for the corresponding quarter of last year with a loss of (-1.99 crore) and the Rs 0.32 crore for Q2-2014 with a loss of Rs (-1.73) crore.
Audio products sales/income at Rs 6.48 crore for Q2-2014 was 20.3 per cent lower than the Rs 8.13 crore for Q2-2013 and 15.7 per cent lower than the Rs 76.9 crore for Q1-2014. The segment returned a profit of Rs 3.51 crore which was 46 per cent lower than the Rs 6.49 crore for Q2-2013 and 44.2 per cent lower than the Rs 6.29 crore for Q12-104.
Total Income from operations for Q2-2014 was Rs 42.99 crore, which was 5.25 times the Rs 8.18 crore for Q2-2013 and 5.37 times the Rs 8 crore q-o-q.
Total expenditure for Q2-2014 at Rs 62.67 crore was more than 10 times (10.55 times) the Rs 5.94 crore y-o-y and 9.98 times the Rs 6.28 crore q-o-q.
Correspondingly, cost of film production/distribution expense at Rs 55.39 crore for Q2-2014 was much higher than the Rs 1.14 crore for Q2-2013 and the Rs 1.28 crore for Q1-2014.
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
