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News18 Bangla recognises top educators and institutions at 4th edition of ‘Education Eminence’
Mumbai: News18 Bangla successfully hosted the 4th edition of ‘Education Eminence’ in Kolkata, an event celebrating the relentless efforts and contributions of educational institutions and individuals in empowering future generations. This prestigious event in collaboration with The Rotary Club of Calcutta Inner City included a series of panel discussions with eminent personalities from the education sector, highlighting recent challenges and opportunities while fostering a meaningful exchange of ideas.
The honourable dignitaries present for the event included the Education Minister of West Bengal, Bratya Basu; Rathin Ghosh, Minister of State for the Food and Supplies Department of the Government of West Bengal; and Hiralal Yadav, District Governor of Rotary District 3291. The renowned celebrities from the Bengali entertainment industry, Mr. Abir Chatterjee and Ms. Ishaa Saha, also graced the event.
This year, News18 Bangla introduced a special lifetime achievement award for individuals in the education sector, honoring the late Arnab Roy, co-founder of NSHM Knowledge Campus in Kolkata, for his exceptional contributions. Additionally, three students who overcame significant challenges to excel in board examinations were also recognized for their achievements and resilience.
The representatives from several prestigious institutions participated in the panel discussions, including the University of Engineering & Management IEM UEM Group Kolkata & Jaipur, JIS Group, Sister Nivedita University, SHA Infotech Solution Pvt Ltd, Narula Institute of Technology, Calcutta Business School, Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath College, Seacom Skills University, Kingston Educational Institute, Brainware University, The Institute of Education & Management (T.I.E.M), Swami Vivekananda University, Supreme Knowledge Foundation, JIS College of Engineering, Kalyani, Sanaka Educational Trust’s Group of Institutions and Aditya Academy Group of Schools.
The event was powered by Reliance Industries Ltd and supported by the Steel Authority of India Ltd, Eastern Region, Kolkata.
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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.
