NDTV Q1 net loss at Rs 14.75 crore

NDTV has declared its Q1FY08 results. The company has incurred net loss of Rs 14.75 crore versus loss of Rs 8 crore on YoY basis. Its sales in Q1 were up 10% at Rs 70 crore versus Rs 63.66 crore on YoY basis. 

Expenditure up 15% at rs 77 cr vs Rs 67 cr

Operating loss at Rs 7.4 cr vs Rs 3 cr loss

Higher other provision on cost of stock options at Rs 3.14 cr

Result (Rs cr)	Jun-07	Mar-07	Dec-06	Sep-06	Jun-06
Net Sales	60.96	67.37	67.33	46.27	54.41
Other Income	0.92	0.23	0.20	0.29	0.38
Total Income	61.88	67.60	67.53	46.55	54.79
Expenditure	-56.64	-56.60	-49.53	-51.73	-50.29
Operating Profit	5.24	11.00	18.00	-5.18	4.50
Interest	-0.26	-0.60	-0.28	-0.08	-0.07
Gross Profit	4.98	10.40	17.72	-5.26	4.43
Depreciation	-4.53	-4.93	-4.77	-4.16	-3.96
Profit before Tax	0.45	5.47	12.95	-9.42	0.47
Tax	0.41	-0.38	-0.80	14.31	-0.01
Profit after Tax	0.86	5.09	12.15	4.88	0.46
Extraordinary Items	-3.01	-5.26	-5.09	-8.13	-10.99
Net Profit	-2.15	-0.17	7.06	-3.25	-10.53
Equity Capital	25.00	24.98	24.56	24.48	24.32