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  • TV 18 shines at the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2006

    MUMBAI:TV 18 has received the maximum number of awards at the ‘Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards 2006-07’ including the ‘Journalist of the Year – Broadcast’ being conferred to Rajdeep Sardesai, CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief.

    The other awards include ‘Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award’ for ‘Uncovering India Invisible – Broadcast’ to Living Positive of CNN-IBN’s Nilanjana Bose, excellence in ‘Environmental Reporting – Broadcast’ to The Last Dance of the Sarus of CNN-IBN’s Bahar Dutt.

    Rohit Khanna from the CNN-IBN’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) won the ‘Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award’ for ‘Political Reporting – Broadcast’ for a special investigation on Netas for Sale.

    Hiral Sachde and Khushboo Narayan of CNBC-TV18’s have won the ‘Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award’ for ‘Business and Economic Journalism’ for the show Uncovered.

    CNN-IBN and IBN 7 editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “I am really humbled on having won this title and am very proud to have been considered worthy of this award by the Ranmath Goenka Memorial Foundation. This would not have been possible without the team at CNN-IBN and I also congratulate Nilanjana, Bahar and Rohit for their achievements.”

  • TV 18 Q4 consolidated revenue up at Rs 803 million

    MUMBAI: TV 18 has posted a strong revenue growth in business news at Rs 718.89 million for the fourth quarter ended 31 March 2007, up 48 per cent year-on-year.

    Profit after tax and ESOP charge out stood at Rs 230.92 million, up from Rs 170.16 million a year ago. Net outflow on revenue share with CNBC for the quarter was at Rs 26.70 million.

    Revenue from internet and other operations was at Rs 84.90 million as against Rs 48.59 million a year ago. Net loss was at Rs 36.30 as against a net profit of Rs 20.02 million during this period. This is because Web 18 is in investment mode.

    TV 18’s consolidated revenue was at Rs 803.79 million, up from Rs 535.10 million.

    Says TV 18 managing director Raghav Bahl, “We are extremely happy with this quarter’s performance. Our channels are maintaining their pole position in the business news space and we continue to increase the width and depth of our offering via Newswire 18. Web 18 continues to show impressive revenue growth and has entered investment mode as we scale up our ambitions on the internet.”

    TV 18 scrip rose Rs 3.71 per cent on the BSE to end Monday’s trading at Rs 755.10.

  • CNBCTV 18 ‘Emerging India Awards’ enters Limca Book of Records

    CNBCTV 18 ‘Emerging India Awards’ enters Limca Book of Records

    Mumbai: The Emerging India Awards on CNBC-TV18 partnered by ICICI Bank and Crisil awards the performance by Indian SMEs. This year the event received over 35, 000 SME applications to power the Emerging India Awards into the Limca Book of Records as the biggest business awards in India.

    The Emerging India initiative was launched in 2004 to understand the dynamics of India’s small and medium enterprises. The awards have grown from 5000 applications in its first year to over 35, 000 applications this year.

    Speaking on the landmark occasion CEO & MD, ICICI Bank K V Kamath said, “This achievement is a reconfirmation that the growth in India is broad based. It is indeed a far more wide platform that what we all had thought of earlier and that is what took it from 5000 to 35,000 companies standing up to be counted.

    I think this process of recognition provides them the stimulus to grow. I wish this event a great success for this year and I think it’s a great recognition to be counted in the Limca Book of Records for the event.”

    A spokesperson for CNBC-TV18 also said, “The Emerging India Awards are designed to recognize the most sustainable Value Creators among SMEs in the country.

    With the tremendous response of over 35,000 entries received from all across the country this year, The Emerging India initiative is a true testimony to the power of the SME story. It is also extremely heartening that the future for Indian SMEs looks bright across all Industry sectors. We will continue to take up the SME cause at the TV18 network”

  • Honda Civic is CNBC-TV18’s Autocar of the Year 2007

    Honda Civic is CNBC-TV18’s Autocar of the Year 2007

    MUMBAI: CNBC TV 18 announced its car of the year along with a host of other awards in the automobiles segment. Honda Civic drove away with the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Car of the Year Award 2007, while Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi zoomed of as CNBC-TV18 Autocar Bike of the Year Award 2007.

    The Awards are presented by CNBC-TV18 and Autocar, an Indian auto magazine.

    CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2007 awards performance in the industry in 2006 based on a comprehensive set of attributes including design, technology, value and product experience.

    Winners at the ceremony are as follows:

    Car of the Year

    Honda Civic

    Bike of the Year

    Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi

    Best value for money car

    Hyundai Verna

    Best design and styling

    New Toyota Camry

    Best driver’s car

    New Honda CRV

    Manufacturer of the Year

    Honda Siel

    Component Manufacturer of the Year

    Mico

    Variant of the Year

    Mercedes E-280

    Import Car of the Year

    Audi Q7

    Technologically Advanced Car of the Year

    Mercedes S 350

    CEO’s Most Preferred Car brand

    Mercedes

    Best City to drive in

    Delhi

    Car of the Year -Viewers Choice

    Honda Civic

    Storyboard Auto Commericial of the Year

    Tata Indica Xeta

    The award winning automotives that were shortlisted by a jury comprising of car designer Dilip Chhabria, rally champion Naren Kumar, Autocar India, editor, Hormazd Sorabjee, automobile historian Manvendra Singh, India’s leading automobile historian, Auto Show, consulting editor Renuka Kirpilani, flight navigator in Indian rallying, Rajeev Khanna and Autocar India, associate editor Shapur Kotwal.

    The Indian auto industry in 2006 saw the launch of international brands like the Mercedes E Class, General Motors’ Aveo, Hyundai Verna and Elantra. Renault, GM, Volkswagen and Honda declared their investment plans for India this year. Interestingly, its not only volume car makers who want a share of the Indian pie, but also luxury majors such as Audi and Rolls Royce.

    Commenting on the CNBC-TV18 Autocar Auto Awards 2007, a spokesperson of CNBC-TV18 said, “Since inception, the processes and expertise behind these awards ensure that they truly reflect the choices & sentiments of all stakeholders and justify their stature as benchmarks in Auto excellence. Not surprisingly, the CNBC TV-18 Autocar Auto Awards are the most trusted word on automobiles for consumers, manufacturers and auto experts alike. This year will be another valuable addition to that legacy”.

    Additionally, like last year, TNS honored the front-runners of the 2006 Total Customer Satisfaction studies in the four-wheeler and two-wheeler segments. The most trusted brands in the Indian automotive industry were awarded the ‘TNS Voice of the Customer Award’.