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Amrita TV Telecasts Special Shows For Amrita Varsham 60
As Mata Amritanandamayi Devi, one of India’s foremost spiritual leaders who has alleviated the misery of millions through her physical embrace as well as her global network of charitable institutions approaches her 60th birthday and legions of her devotees the world over converge on Amritapuri to celebrate it, Amrita TV devotes a series of programmes to commemorate the special milestone on September 27th .
Sudhasagaram in Udayamritham at 6.30am from 20-27 September showcases Amma’s advice and the practical applications of her sayings in today’s world .A constructive implementation of her teachings on a variety of topics, these 5 minute segments demonstrate how her traditional wisdom can be used in modern times on subjects as varied as Spirituality and kids, Old age, Food, Relationships etc.
Samarppanam at 8.30am on September 27th presents some of Amma’s best speeches, including her acceptance speech at the State University of New York, after she was conferred with an honorary doctorate in humane letters at its campus in Buffalo.
Padapuja live from 9.00am on September 27th brings the padapuja ritual, the ceremonious washing of the Guru’s feet performed by Swami Amritaswaroopananda and others , accompanied by the chanting of Guru Geeta and Vedic mantras.
Amritageethangal at 9.30am on September 27th , a collection of Amma’s devotional hymns in simple stirring language, invoking the Lord and expressing deep love for the divine rendered by top playback singers Vidhu Pratap, Manjeri etc transports devotees to a state of spiritual rapture.
Lokathinoramma in 2 parts telecast on 26th & 27th at 10am is a complete overview of Amma’s activities in various spheres such as humanitarian, charitable, education, science, medicine undertakings with which she is at the forefront whenever, wherever aid is required; a summary of the projects that offers succor to millions across the globe be it in disaster relief, free homes for the poor, care home for senior citizens, mass wedding ceremonies for the destitute, free meals for the underprivileged, legal aid and free counseling for the needy etc that reaches the people with an efficiency that is the envy of the government and private sectors alike. Ammayodoppam follows at 10.30am.
Amritadhara, a short segment in Sandhyadeepam at 6.30pmon September 27th encapsulates a montage of images which capture Amma’s global charitable projects and humanitarian activities that includes relief and rehabilitation for victims of natural disaster such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, orphanages, charitable hospitals etc.
Chintamridam are 2 minute fillers that will be shown in between programmes from September 20-27th , an assortment of Amma’s opinions and counsels on a broad range of topics ranging from traditional to modern, little nuggets of wisdom inscribed on the screen with a voiceover of the same in the background.
There will also be special 5 minute birthday segments in all news bulletins from September 20th -27th .
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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.
