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CNN-IBN presents ‘Special Independence Day Programming’
New Delhi, 12 Aug 2013: As India enters its 67th year of independence, CNN-IBN presents special Independence Day programming from August 12 to August 15 that will not just rejoice at India's many achievements, but also remind viewers of the many challenges that the country has faced and continues to face.
This Independence Day week, CNN-IBN puts the focus on the marginalized, who despite decades of independence continue to suffer, by highlighting issues such as malnutrition, poverty and bonded labour. Called State of the Nation – India: The Darker Side, the programming will include special stories in the newswheel and panel discussions from August 12 to 14 at 10:30 PM.
Also planned for this week is a special one-hour show Uttarakhand – Lest We Forget, which will profile heroes from the uniformed forces as well as ordinary citizens who saved thousands of lives and helped Uttarakhand recover from one of its worst natural disasters. This special will be aired on August 15 at 12 Noon and 8 PM.
On Independence Day, a special property India's Greatest Voices will bring you five one-hour episodes on the lives of Asha Bhosle, Lata Mangeshkar, Mohammed Rafi and Mukesh, some of the greatest singers that India has ever produced. This special will run throughout the day. A special online poll on IBNLive.com will also be run to ask people to vote for their favourite legend from amongst the above – with the singer polling the most votes being declared India's Greatest Voice.
Speaking about the programming, Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, IBN Network said, "Since India got her Independence in 1947, she has come a long way in overcoming several obstacles. This special programming is our attempt to not only look back at all that we have achieved but also to critically examine issues that need to be addressed. We have tried to showcase a balanced blend of programming for our viewers in order to promote the united spirit of our nation."
Don't miss this special programming from Aug 12 to Aug 15, only on CNN-IBN.
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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.
