News Broadcasting
TV Today Q1 net shrinks to Rs 10 mn on radio losses
MUMBAI: TV Today Network has posted a weak fiscal first-quarter net profit as it had to absorb losses from its radio business while revenue fell from the year-ago period which had gained from political advertising due to general elections.
TV Today, which operates a clutch of news channels including Aaj Tak and Headlines Today, reported a net profit of Rs 10.08 million for the three months to 30 June compared to Rs 166.44 million a year ago.
TV Today clarified the Q1 results are not comparable to the year-ago period as it did not have the radio broadcasting business then.
TV Today’s total income from operations stood at Rs 650.08 million, down from Rs 710.41 million it reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal. Last year, income had jumped 10.76 per cent, as political parties had advertised majorly on the Hindi news channels.
The company’s expenses also surged to Rs 648.19, compared to Rs 561.32 million a year ago.
For the TV broadcasting segment, TV Today posted a revenue of Rs 641.39 million and an operating profit of Rs 49.05 million. However, its radio business, under the brand name of Meow FM, posted an operating loss of Rs 43.32 million over an income of Rs 8.69 million.
Shares of TV Today closed Friday at Rs 93.40 on the BSE, down 1.11 per cent from its previous close.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
