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‘Madras Caf’ releasing on Eros Now
MUMBAI: Bringing super-hit movies closer to their audience, Eros Now has released yet another blockbuster – John Abraham starrer Madras Café – which is now available exclusively on the online platform.
The movie which won tremendous critical acclaim, features John Abraham playing a Government spy who tries to crack the conspiracy of the plot to assassinate the prime minister. Other John Abraham movies available on Eros Now are Shootout at Wadala, Housefull 2 and DesiBoyz for FREE.
Speaking about the online release John Abraham said, “I’m extremely excited to reach out to our online audience with the film…I look forward to the reactions and hope Madras Cafe does all that its set out to.”
Users can watch movies, music videos and listen to audio tracks for FREE just by signing up to the service. Eros Now also offers a premium pack for a low monthly subscription of Rs. 249 in India and $7.99 overseas which gives unlimited access to moviesin high def, with subtitles. Further details are available at http://erosnow.com/#!/products/subscription?ea=home_free.
Other Bollywood blockbusters available for FREE on Eros Now’s platform include Rockstar, Teri MeriKahaani, EkThiDaayan, Ferrari Ki Sawaari, AnjaanaAnjaaniand many more…
Eros Now has added 15 minutes preview of Madras Caféwhich can be viewed here- http://erosnow.com/#!/movie/watch/1005278/madras-cafe/6122854/madras-cafe?ap=1
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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.
