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Tips strikes a high note with Q3 gains and a Rs 5 interim dividend
MUMBAI: When the music pays, the market listens and Tips Music Limited has given investors something to hum about this quarter. The Mumbai-based music label closed the December 2025 quarter on a firm beat, reporting steady financial performance alongside the declaration of a third interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share, underscoring confidence in its cash flows and catalogue-led business. The decision was approved at the company’s board meeting held on 19 January 2026, with 23 January 2026 fixed as the record date and payouts scheduled on or before 13 February 2026.
For the quarter ended 31 December 2025, Tips Music reported revenue from operations of Rs 94.29 crore, compared with Rs 89.22 crore in the preceding quarter, reflecting consistent monetisation across audio and video platforms. Total income stood at Rs 99.09 crore, supported by other income of Rs 4.80 crore. Profit after tax for the quarter came in at Rs 58.66 crore, up from Rs 45.14 crore in the September quarter, while earnings per share rose to Rs 4.59, from Rs 4.16 in Q2 FY26.
On a nine-month basis, the company posted revenue of Rs 271.58 crore and a net profit of Rs 157.59 crore, highlighting the durability of its content-led model amid a rapidly evolving digital music economy. The company continues to operate as a single-segment business focused on audio and video products, with no subsidiaries or joint ventures as of the reporting period
The board’s decision to announce a third interim dividend amounting to 500 per cent on the face value of Re 1 per share reflects a shareholder-friendly stance at a time when music streaming revenues remain resilient and catalogue value continues to compound.
With consistent quarterly numbers, a strong profit profile and repeat dividends, Tips Music appears to be keeping its rhythm steady proving that in the streaming era, owning the hits can still strike the right financial chord
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Samay Raina returns with Still Alive, confronts 2025 controversy in bold comeback special
Comeback set tackles controversy, blending humour with raw storytelling
MUMBAI: Samay Raina is set to release his new stand-up comedy special, Still Alive, on YouTube on April 7, 2026, marking a high-profile return following a turbulent year.
The trailer for the special dropped on April 5, offering a glimpse into what Raina describes as a raw and unfiltered set that leans as much on honesty as it does on humour.
Positioned as a comeback of sorts, Still Alive draws heavily from the controversy surrounding his show India’s Got Latent in early 2025. The episode led to legal trouble, multiple FIRs, and a lengthy six-hour interrogation by the Maharashtra Cyber Cell, placing the comedian at the centre of intense public scrutiny.
Rather than sidestep the episode, Raina leans into it. The special reflects on the fallout and his personal journey through it, blending observational comedy with moments of emotional candour. Early audience feedback from live performances suggests the tone is less about rapid-fire punchlines and more about storytelling with bite.
The special was filmed during his global Still Alive & Unfiltered tour, which ran from August 2025 to early 2026. The tour saw Raina perform across major international venues, including the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York, a milestone that places him among the youngest Indian comedians to take that stage.
The title itself signals resilience. “Still Alive” is a nod to navigating both legal and public backlash while choosing to remain unapologetically authentic, a theme that appears to anchor the set.
With the special set to premiere online, all eyes are now on how audiences respond to a performance that promises equal parts reflection and wit. For Raina, the message is clear. He is not just back, he is ready to be heard on his own terms.
