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TV18 Net down by 69 per cent
Television software major TV18 came out with miserable results showing the down turn in media sector. The Net profit has gone down by more than 69 per cent at Rs11.3 million in the quarter ended on 30th June 2001 from 36.9 million in corresponding quarter in last financial year.
Total sales has gone down by 30 per cent to Rs 62.2 million from RS 89.7 million while other income has gone up from RS 6 million to RS 10.3 million
As the total expenses has actually gone up during quarter at RS 48.3 million compared to fall in the sales, total Operating margin also came under pressure, which has gone down to 22 per cent for the first quarter this year from 45 per cent last year.
TV-18’s consolidated results for the first quarter, which included the performance of its other group companies like Television Eighteen Mauritius and e-eighteen dotcom, showed a net loss of Rs 8.2 million.
The major chunk of revenue for the company (Rs 57 million) came from sales of programming to business channel CNBC India in which TV18 has equity holding. Internet operations, e-commerce and other television software sales accounted for just RS 50 lakh for the quarter under review.
Looking at the improved advertisement revenue and the low cost programming, the company is expected to do well in remaining months in this financial year.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 launches weekend show Health Matters to decode health trends
New show aims to cut through viral wellness fads with expert-backed advice
MUMBAI: In an age where viral reels often double up as lifestyle advice, CNN-News18 is launching a weekend show aimed at separating health facts from fashionable myths.
Titled News18 Health Matters, the half-hour programme will premiere on 14 March 2026 and position itself as a reliable guide through the maze of wellness trends, internet remedies and quick-fix health advice that increasingly shape everyday decisions.
India is in the midst of a major health transition. Lifestyle diseases are striking earlier, stress and sleep deprivation have become routine, and health choices are often influenced by trending content rather than medical evidence. The new show leans into this reality with a simple premise: trending does not always mean true.
Anchored by Hem Kaur Saroya and Himani Chandna, the programme will air every Saturday at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm and on Sundays at 10:30 am. Episodes will also be available on the channel’s YouTube platform.
Each instalment will tackle everyday health concerns that are increasingly entering mainstream conversations. Topics range from the rise of heart attacks among people under 40 and the growing reliance on protein supplements, to the rush toward weight-loss drugs and the widespread overuse of painkillers. The show will also examine issues such as screen addiction, chronic sleep loss, stress-related disorders and the rising prevalence of thyroid conditions, diabetes and hypertension.
Speaking about the launch, Rahul Shivshankar said the show aims to bring clarity to a space crowded with misinformation.
“With Health Matters, CNN-News18 aims to cut through the noise and empower viewers with clear, expert-led conversations grounded in science and medical evidence. At a time when viral trends increasingly influence lifestyle choices, it is important to distinguish between what is trending and what is truly beneficial for long-term health,” he said.
Echoing the sentiment, Smriti Mehra said the programme reflects the channel’s commitment to responsible and relevant programming.
“With growing public interest in wellness and preventive health, Health Matters strengthens CNN-News18’s focus on issues that affect everyday life. In an increasingly crowded information space, credible and verified health conversations have never been more important,” she said.
With Health Matters, CNN-News18 is betting that viewers want more than bite-sized advice and viral fixes. The show promises something rarer in the age of algorithm-driven wellness tips: calm, credible conversations that help people make better health choices.
