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'''Nimbus Communications Limited''' is a media and entertainment company and sports broadcaster, known for its [[Neo Prime]] and [[Neo Sports]] channels.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimbus Communications plans to raise around Rs 900 crore via IPO in January|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-11-11/news/27589323_1_equity-shares-ipo-proceeds-350-crore-capital-expenditure-plan |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date= |
'''Nimbus Communications Limited''' is a media and entertainment company and sports broadcaster, known for its [[Neo Prime]] and [[Neo Sports]] channels.<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimbus Communications plans to raise around Rs 900 crore via IPO in January|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2010-11-11/news/27589323_1_equity-shares-ipo-proceeds-350-crore-capital-expenditure-plan |publisher=[[The Economic Times]] |date=11 November 2010}}</ref> It has integrated, end-to-end media services focusing on Sports broadcasting, marketing and filmed entertainment. Headquartered in [[Mumbai]], Nimbus was established in 1987 by Harish Thawani,<ref>{{cite web |title= Interview with Nimbus Communications Ltd executive chairman Harish Thawani|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/interviews/y2k3/executive/harisht.htm |date=20 June 2003 |publisher=indiantelevision. }}</ref> and has a diverse network of customers across USA, Canada, UK, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to India its operations are also spread across Singapore, Middle East and the Caribbean, which will shortly be extended to USA and UK. |
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In 2006, the company won a four-year global media rights for cricket with [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]], at $612.18 million (Rs 2,714 crore).<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimbus scores big, bags cricket rights for $612 m |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/story/147721/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |date= |
In 2006, the company won a four-year global media rights for cricket with [[Board of Control for Cricket in India|BCCI]], at $612.18 million (Rs 2,714 crore).<ref>{{cite news |title=Nimbus scores big, bags cricket rights for $612 m |url=http://www.financialexpress.com/news/story/147721/ |publisher=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |date=18 February 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=New boss, old telecast game |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060218/asp/frontpage/story_5863235.asp |publisher=[[The Telegraph (Kolkata)]] |date= 18 February 2006 }}</ref> In 2010, [[The Times of India]] Group acquired a small stake in Nimbus Communications <ref>{{cite news |title=Times buys stake in Nimbus, Neo Sports |url=http://www.livemint.com/2010/03/22143635/Times-buys-stake-in-Nimbus-Ne.html |publisher=[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]] |date=22 March 2010 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 02:30, 31 August 2018
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| Founded | 1987 |
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| Founder | Harish Thawani |
| Headquarters | |
| Services | Entertainment, Sports Marketing & Broadcasting |
| Website | www |
Nimbus Communications Limited is a media and entertainment company and sports broadcaster, known for its Neo Prime and Neo Sports channels.[1] It has integrated, end-to-end media services focusing on Sports broadcasting, marketing and filmed entertainment. Headquartered in Mumbai, Nimbus was established in 1987 by Harish Thawani,[2] and has a diverse network of customers across USA, Canada, UK, Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the Middle East. In addition to India its operations are also spread across Singapore, Middle East and the Caribbean, which will shortly be extended to USA and UK.
In 2006, the company won a four-year global media rights for cricket with BCCI, at $612.18 million (Rs 2,714 crore).[3][4] In 2010, The Times of India Group acquired a small stake in Nimbus Communications [5]
Sports
Singapore headquartered Nimbus Sport International (100% subsidiary of Nimbus Communications Limited) is a full service sports marketing company specialising in television rights distribution and management, television production, sponsor services, event management, new media content and on-air advertising sales.
Broadcasting
Neo Sports Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. owns and operates two channels namely NEO Prime and NEO Sports – both all sports channels.
Nimbus New Media
Nimbus New Media came about as a logical vertical extension made by Nimbus. Nimbus New Media has started this initiative by launching cricketnirvana.com and filmnirvana.com.
Nimbus Television
The legacy business of Nimbus is television content production in Indian languages, in which it has produced over 5000 hours of programming over 15 years, including seven No 1 shows and fifteen top 10 rated shows.
Nimbus Motion Pictures
Home Entertainment
Showtime Video was a specialty retailer focused on providing Movie Rental Services - www.showtimevideo.co.in. It doesn't seem to be functional anymore, neither the website nor the phone numbers.
Specialties
Sports Marketing, Production, Sponsorship, Television Broadcasting, Internet, Media, Film production, Distribution
References
- ^ "Nimbus Communications plans to raise around Rs 900 crore via IPO in January". The Economic Times. 11 November 2010.
- ^ "Interview with Nimbus Communications Ltd executive chairman Harish Thawani". indiantelevision. 20 June 2003.
- ^ "Nimbus scores big, bags cricket rights for $612 m". The Financial Express. 18 February 2006.
- ^ "New boss, old telecast game". The Telegraph (Kolkata). 18 February 2006.
- ^ "Times buys stake in Nimbus, Neo Sports". Mint. 22 March 2010.