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CNBC-TV18 hosted 9th edition of India Business Leader Awards 2013
MUMBAI: CNBC-TV18 hosted the 9th edition of ‘India Business Leader Awards’ (IBLA) – Asia’s most renowned awards for Excellence in Leadership, presented by Omkar Realtors and Developers Pvt Ltd. The ceremony witnessed some of the most eminent names from India who were present at the Regal Room at Trident hotel, Mumbai on January 13th, 2014.
“India Business Leader Awards 2013” celebrated the spirit of leadership and excellence in the business arena of India. The awards have been recognized to credit individuals and organizations that have symbolized corporate excellence and have taken Indian Business to a new stratum of fame. ‘India Business Leader Awards 2013’, CNBC-TV18’s flagship awards for leadership in business and the economy, recognized the leaders who ingenuously piloted their organizations in these times of economic turmoil.
The singular idea for IBLA this year was to envisage the year 2014 and to honor those poised to champion it. IBLA 2013 emphasized on the selection of winners across categories who showcased men and women who have the ability, the vision, the capacity to rise above the current volatility and see the long term goal of putting India on the world map.
The IBLA 2013 jury consisted of renowned names such as Deepak Parekh, Bimal Jalan, Arun Maira, Naina Lal Kidwai, AM Naik, KM Birla and Raghav Bahl.
The awards witnessed top notch personalities like , Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Zia Mody, Shiv Nadar, Pratap Reddy, Vinod Rai, Satish Reddy, Kiran Kumar, Ashok Ganguly, Soli Sorabjee, N Chandra of TCS, R Balki, Krishnakumar Natrajan, CP Gurnani, MS Unnikrishnan , Anil Jain, Sam Pitroda and Piyush Goyal of BJP, Meera Sanyal and other CEOs Speaking about the awards, Anil Uniyal, CEO of CNBC-TV18 and CNBC AWAAZ said, “Currently in its 9th year, CNBC TV18’s IBLA has set a bench mark in valuing business leaders of India. IBLA commenced with the sole purpose of honoring India’s most exceptional corporate houses and individuals for their contribution to India Inc in times of global economic mayhem. We at CNBC TV18 hope to continue this initiative and reward the stalwarts of the industry who have uncompromisingly led their organizations in times of turmoil.”
Speaking on the occasion Babulal Varma, Managing Director, Omkar Realtors and Developers Pvt Ltd said, “We are privileged to associate with CNBC TV18 and partner in hosting IBLA 2013, these awards recognizes pioneers from the Indian business fraternity. IBLA has transformed to one of the top most industry business awards in the country”
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Network18 Q4 revenue grows 9.7 per cent, EBITDA at Rs 30 crore
PAT improves to Rs 306.6 crore, margins steady amid cost pressures.
MUMBAI: Not all news is breaking, some of it is quietly improving. Network18 Media & Investments Limited appears to be doing just that, tightening losses and stabilising margins even as costs continue to weigh on the business. For FY26, the company reported revenue from operations of Rs 1,955.1 crore, up from Rs 1,896.2 crore in FY25, signalling modest top-line growth in a challenging media environment. Total income stood at Rs 1,978.2 crore, compared to Rs 1,913 crore a year earlier.
Profit after tax came in at Rs 306.6 crore for the year, a sharp turnaround from Rs 3,225.4 crore in FY25, largely reflecting the absence of large exceptional items that had inflated the previous year’s numbers. On a more comparable basis, the company’s operating performance showed signs of gradual stabilisation.
However, the quarterly picture remained under pressure. For the March quarter, Network18 reported a loss of Rs 53.1 crore, narrower than the Rs 98.1 crore loss in the same period last year, but still indicative of ongoing cost challenges.
Expenses continued to track high. Total expenses for FY26 stood at Rs 2,235.7 crore, up from Rs 2,197.8 crore in FY25. Key cost heads included operational expenses of Rs 765.9 crore, employee benefits of Rs 475.9 crore, and marketing, distribution and promotional spends of Rs 427.1 crore, underlining the continued investment required to sustain reach and engagement.
At an operating level, margins remained under strain. Operating margin stood at 2.33 per cent for FY26, marginally higher than 1.77 per cent in FY25, while net profit margin remained negative at -13.02 per cent, though improved from -14.89 per cent.
On the balance sheet, total assets rose to Rs 8,957.6 crore as of 31 March 2026, from Rs 8,317.5 crore a year earlier. Equity strengthened to Rs 4,958.7 crore, while borrowings increased to Rs 3,112.8 crore, reflecting a higher reliance on debt to support operations.
Cash flows told a mixed story. While financing activities generated Rs 83.9 crore, operating cash flow remained negative at Rs -24 crore, highlighting ongoing pressure on core cash generation. Cash and cash equivalents, however, improved to Rs 33.9 crore from Rs 1.8 crore.
The numbers point to a company in transition growing revenues, trimming losses, but still grappling with structural cost pressures. In a sector where scale often comes at a price, Network18 seems to be inching towards balance, one quarter at a time.
