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TV9 Network’s Money9 unveils India’s first multilingual personal finance OTT App
Mumbai: TV9 Network announces the launch of Money9, India’s first multilingual personal finance OTT Channel. A unique proposition, the Money9 OTT App is now live on android and IOS platforms with seven language options Hindi, English, Bangla, Telugu, Marathi, Gujarati and Kannada.
The app is packed with over 19 app-exclusive pioneering daily, weekly and monthly shows arranged in seasons and episodes, aimed at financial wisdom, inclusion, empowerment, and financial freedom.
Money9 is committed to de-jargonize, decluttering and democratising financial wisdom leading to financial inclusion, wealth creation and financial freedom for the Indian population, especially in the hinterland, hitherto underserviced.
The Money9 App is loaded with ground-breaking personal finance content while offering a great user experience.
TV9 Network managing director & CEO, Barun Das, said, “The Money9 App aims to fill a huge gap in the Indian consumer market by offering an unrivalled product that truly makes a positive difference to the lives of 130 crore citizens of this country.”
“More people (as a matter of fact everyone) are interested to know how to make their money better than they are interested in news. Personal finance proposition in regional languages – covering all aspects of saving, investment and financial planning – aimed at aiding financial freedom up to the grassroots level is a billion-dollar proposition. Money9 has been a long-cherished dream for me. I am delighted to see the dream turning into reality,” Das added.
Talking about the launch Money9 editor Anshuman Tiwari said, “Money9 App offers unique shows for the entire gamut of personal finance categories i.e. Savings, Insurance, Loans, Gold, Property, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Spending, Fintech, Crypto and Policy analysis in short videos, audio formats, including comics and stories from history.”
“Its uniqueness lies in the idea, the format and the treatment made richer by the availability in seven languages and more in the pipeline via text, video and audio,” Tiwari observed.
TV9 chief growth officer Raktim Das, said, “The Money9 videos have already made a mark with their simple, candid and empowering content across seven languages. The content has grossed over 1 billion views in the last six months, across platforms and growing. Apart from exclusive content the Money9 App has a studded library of 5,000 evergreen videos and podcasts for repeated viewing.”
The Money9 App aims to empower its audience with innovative and interactive content lineup. Notable shows currently on air include Money Central, MoneyTime, Chain Ki Saans, Jagte Raho, Assi Nabbe Poore Sau, Formula Guru, Makan Dukan, Bura Na Mano Tax Hai, Kharch Bahadur, Finomoney, Insurance Central, Gold Central, Stocks Central, Mutual Fund Central, Companynama, Economicom, MoneyComic and Kisson Ke Sikke.
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Sahara One reports financial results, notes director exit and business realignment
Muted revenues, steady expenses and strategic adjustments shape company’s current phase
MUMBAI: In a tale where the sands seem to be slipping faster than they can be gathered, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited has reported another quarter of wafer-thin income and widening losses, even as a boardroom exit adds to the unease.
The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that its board, in a meeting held on April 4, approved its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The numbers paint a stark picture. Total income for the quarter stood at just Rs 0.13 lakh, unchanged sequentially and sharply down from Rs 0.26 lakh a year earlier.
Losses, meanwhile, deepened. The company posted a net loss of Rs 24.16 lakh for the quarter, compared to Rs 18.81 lakh in the June quarter and Rs 39.69 lakh in the same period last year. For the six months ended September 2025, the cumulative loss stood at Rs 39.69 lakh, while the full-year loss for FY25 was reported at Rs 60.72 lakh.
Expenses continued to outweigh income by a wide margin. Total expenses for the quarter came in at Rs 24.30 lakh, led by employee benefit costs of Rs 6.51 lakh and other expenses of Rs 17.78 lakh. Earnings per share remained in the red at Rs (0.11) for the quarter.
The balance sheet reflects a company with significant assets on paper but limited operational momentum. Total assets stood at Rs 23,065.57 lakh as of September 30, 2025, broadly unchanged from March 2025. Equity share capital remained steady at Rs 2,152.50 lakh, while total equity was reported at Rs 18,004.85 lakh.
Cash and cash equivalents saw a modest uptick to Rs 6.75 lakh from Rs 4.68 lakh earlier, supported by a positive operating cash flow of Rs 180.01 lakh for the period.
Yet, beneath these numbers lies a more complex narrative. The company’s auditors flagged their inability to obtain sufficient evidence to form a conclusion on the financial statements, citing lack of access to records. They also raised concerns over the company’s ability to continue as a going concern, pointing to insufficient funds, delayed recoveries, and stalled content investments.
Adding to the governance overhang, the company disclosed that Rana Zia has resigned as whole-time director, effective October 16, 2025, citing other professional commitments. The resignation, noted and accepted by the board, also brings an end to her role across company committees.
Regulatory pressures continue to loom large. The Securities and Exchange Board of India has already initiated penal actions for non-compliance with listing norms, with trading in the company’s shares remaining suspended. There is also a risk of promoter demat accounts being frozen.
Legacy legal issues remain unresolved. A substantial deposit of Rs 694,027.88 thousand linked to the long-running OFCD dispute involving Sahara group entities is still under the purview of the Supreme Court of India. Restrictions on asset disposal continue to weigh on the company’s financial flexibility.
Operationally, challenges persist across multiple fronts. Advances worth Rs 1,92,916 thousand given for film content remain stuck, with delays in project completion and uncertain recoverability. The company’s YouTube channel, despite being operational, has generated no revenue for over three years due to compliance lapses. In a further twist, management has indicated that revenues may have been fraudulently diverted through unauthorised changes to its AdSense account, with a police complaint in the works.
There are also missed revenue opportunities. Television content rights continue to be used by a related party despite the expiry of the licence agreement, with fresh negotiations still underway.
For now, Sahara One Media and Entertainment Limited appears caught between legacy disputes and present-day operational hurdles. As losses linger and governance questions mount, the road to recovery looks less like a sprint and more like a slow trudge through shifting sands.
