News Broadcasting
TV Today records Rs 257.97 crore revenue for Q3FY23
Mumbai: TV Today Network’s revenue from operations fell 10.33 per cent to Rs 231.31 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, compared to Rs 257.97 crore in the same quarter last year. Total income for the company fell 8.4 per cent to Rs 244.31 crore in Q3 FY23, from Rs 266.83 crore in Q3 FY22.
Expenses increased 12 per cent from Rs 184.25 crore to Rs 206.30 crore. Net profit for the quarter fell 55 per cent to Rs 27.62 crore from Rs 61.50 crore.
For the quarter that ended December 31, 2022, the company’s revenue from television and other media operations was Rs 228.93 crore, down from Rs 252.16 crore. Furthermore, radio revenue was Rs 2.38 crore as opposed to Rs 5.81 crore. The board also approved Aroon Purie’s re appointment as chairman and whole time director for a five year term beginning April 1, 2023, subject to shareholder approval. The managing director and vice chairperson Kalli Purie Bhandal was also re appointed for a five year term beginning April 1, 2023, subject to shareholder approval.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
