News Broadcasting
TV Today revenue and profits up in Q1 2019
BENGALURU: TV Today Network Ltd (TVTN) reported 30.5 percent and 27.3 percent y-o-y growth in consolidated revenue from operations (Op Rev) and consolidated profit after tax (PAT) respectively for the quarter ended 30 June 2019 (Q1 2020, quarter or period under review) as compared to the corresponding year-ago quarter Q1 2019). Consolidated simple EBITDA for the quarter under review increased 19.3 percent y-o-y as compared to Q1 2019.
TVTN reported consolidated Op Rev of Rs 246.13 crore and Rs 188.58 crore for Q1 2020 and Q1 2019 respectively. Consolidated PAT for Q1 2020 was Rs 51.03 crore as compared to Rs 40.07 crore in Q1 2019. Consolidated EBITDA for Q1 2020 was Rs 74.45 crore (30.2 percent of Op Rev) as compared to Rs 62.40 crore (33.1 percent of Op Rev) in Q1 2019.
Segment Revenue
TVTN has four segments – Television Broadcasting (TV); Radio Broadcasting (Radio); Others; and Newspaper Publishing. TV and Others segments reported growth in revenue and operating results, while Radio and Newspaper Publishing segments had decline in revenue and the company reported operating losses from these segments.
TV segment operating revenue grew 30.8 percent y-o-y to Rs 207.74 crore in Q1 2020 from Rs 158.86 crore. The segment’s operating result grew 12.4 percent y-o-y in the period under review to Rs 64.24 crore from Rs 57.14 crore.
Radio segment operating revenue declined 34.6 percent y-o-y in Q1 2020 to Rs 3.78 crore from Rs 5.78 crore. Radio operating result was a higher loss of Rs 3.73 crore in Q1 2020 as compared to a loss of Rs 1.01 crore in Q1 2019.
Others segment had operating revenue of Rs 28.89 crore in Q1 2020 which was 64.8 percent higher y-o-y than Rs 17.53 crore. Others segment operating result was Rs 7.14 crore, which was more than 5 times (grew by 451.3 percent) y-o-y at Rs 7.14 crore as compared to Rs 1.29 crore.
Newspaper Publishing business operating revenue declined 11.9 percent y-o-y to Rs 5.74 crore from Rs 6.52 crore. The company reported a lower operating loss (result) of Rs 0.04 crore as compared to a loss of Rs 1.15 crore in Q1 2019.
Let us look at the other numbers reported by the company for Q1 2020
TVTN reported consolidated total expenditure of Rs 182.11 crore for Q1 2020 which was 35.6 percent higher y-o-y than Rs 134.26 crore in Q1 2019. Consolidated cost of materials consumed during the period under review was 11.9 percent lower y-o-y at Rs 0.68 crore as compared to Rs 0.77 crore in Q1 2019. Consolidated Production cost in Q1 2020 increased 49.8 percent to Rs 28.65 crore from Rs 19.12 crore. Consolidated Employee Benefit Expenses in Q1 2020 increased 20.6 percent y-o-y to Rs 66.44 crore from Rs 55.08 crore. Consolidated Finance costs increased by 236.2 percent y-o-y in Q1 2020 to Rs 0.82 crore from Rs 0.24 crore. Consolidated Other expenses increased 48.3 percent y-o-y during the quarter under review to Rs 75.93 crore from Rs 51.21 crore.
News Broadcasting
News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
