News Broadcasting
NDTV turns 25
A pioneer in India’s news television, NDTV today is the most respected news network in the country. From the days of ‘The World This Week’ during the tumultuous global decade of the 80s, to the current run up to the 2014 General Elections – NDTV has always been in the forefront of every single news revolution over the last 25 years. In its history of over two decades, NDTV Network has held strong to its commitment of bringing to its viewers the most credible news from across the globe.
Commemorating 25 years of credible, dedicated and path breaking news broadcasting, NDTV, will host a day-long Global Summit – ‘Solutions’ on December 14 in Delhi. The summit will see congregation of renowned Indian personalities from across the globe delivering prescriptions, not diagnostics, for India’s economy, sports, arts, films and technology. These will include Anish Kapur, Zubin Mehta, Homi Bhaba, Dayanita Singh, Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Omar Abdullah, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and many more, who will come together to throw light on a multitude of aspects.
As a part of the celebrations, NDTV will also recognize 25 Greatest Global Living Indian Legends for their outstanding contribution in their respective fields. The legends will be acknowledged and felicitated by the Honourable President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a glitterati awards ceremony to be held at the Rashtriyapati Bhawan on December 14, 2013.
Dr. Prannoy Roy, Executive Co-chairperson, NDTV said, “NDTV is deeply grateful for all the support given to us by viewers, fellow journalists and sponsors all across the world – both for our television channels as well as our web and app. It’s been a wonderful journey as an NDTV family for 25 years – from being the first private news producers in India to our current commitment to quality and serious journalism.”
Radhika Roy, Executive Co-chairperson, NDTV, “From the first days of The World This Week and our election broadcasts to the live reporting of the news NDTV has always been truly grateful for the trust of our viewers. Once again NDTV pledges to maintain this trust and commit ourselves afresh to journalism of integrity.
Launched in November 1988, NDTV has become synonymous with credible news. Its first show, ‘The World This Week’ opened country’s eyes to the world in a way it had never seen before. What was one small step for a company called New Delhi Television Ltd was one giant leap for the Indian broadcasting industry. Together with a 1500 plus strong team of reporters and producers around the country today, the network has been instrumental in building the company’s brand and strength of news delivery. Incisive and creative, NDTV targets the global Indian with news that is credible, true and fast.It is currently the only English News Channel from India which is beamed in the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius and most of the SAARC Countries to reach out to the Indian Diaspora.
Tune in to NDTV 24×7, NDTV India and NDTV Profit on Saturday, December 14 from 10 am onwards to watch the day long LIVE sessions from the ‘Global Summit – SOLUTIONS’ and witness the spectacular congregation of 25 Greatest Global Living Indian Legends.
News Broadcasting
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.
