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New Summer Workshop in Films for Engineering Students scripted to teach new skills, innovative thinking- Actor Nagarjuna
MUMBAI : Annapurna International School of Film + Media (www.aisfm.edu.in) today announced a new summer workshop – Filmmaking for Engineering Students. The workshop involves working in teams to develop stories and to produce films. This process enables students to gain experience in the soft skills that are sought by employers.
The workshop covers scriptwriting, basic camera operations, editing and sound mixing, with a focus on teamwork and creativity.
"For many engineering students, the focus on technical studies and preparing for exams can squeeze out any time for creative endeavors. That's why we have scheduled this workshop in the summer holidays, so that students can build their communication skills without impacting their studies." Akkineni Nagarjuna, President of AISFM, said.
It's not surprising that soft skills continue to play a big role in hiring decisions. Almost all India's leading IT and engineering firms have expressed concern at the difficulty in recruiting graduates. While many students have acceptable technical skills, most students are lacking in verbal and written communication skills, creativity, and teamwork and etiquette.
"I believe that schools like ours can help by assisting the students with the hands-on teamwork experience that is missed in our schools and universities. Also, soft skills are characteristics that make us more likable and help with making new friends." Nagarjuna adds.
Chris Higgins, Vice President – Marketing and Admissions, explained, "Many engineering students are passionate about cinema. This course allows them to explore that passion by making films, while also developing key skills for their careers. At our workshop the focus is to teach them communication, co-ordination and leadership skills which will add muscle to their career growth."
The Workshop will be held from 9:30am to 1:30pm, Monday to Friday, at the AISFM campus inside Annapurna Studios, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Classes run from 27th May to the 21st of June. The four week course fee is Rs.10,000/-
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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.
