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Zee Telefilms Q1 net down 44 per cent
MUMBAI: Zee Telefilms Ltd has posted a net profit of Rs 165.90 million for the quarter ended 30 June 2002 as compared to Rs 298.80 million in the quarter ended 30 June 2001. This marks a drastic drop of 44.47 per cent in net profits. The financials are looking down on the total income side too which has decreased from Rs 1,192.20 million in the June Quarter 2001 (JQ-01) to Rs 1086.30 million in JQ-02, bseindia.com reported today.
The figures posted on the Bombay Stock Exchange website pertain to Zee Telefilms Ltd specifically and have come in two days after Zee Telefilms announced its consolidated financial results for the first quarter (18 July). The way the announcement has been made is a departure from its earlier practice of declaring the results of Zee Telefilms separately but alongside that of the network as a whole.
The consolidated results (as was reported earlier) for the network are as follows:
The company and its subsidiaries’ net profit for the quarter ended 30 June 2002 is at Rs 476.70 million as compared to Rs 363.80 million in the corresponding period last fiscal. Total sales & services have increased from Rs 2335.10 million in JQ-01 to Rs 2488 million in the quarter ended JQ-02.
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.
