News Broadcasting
ABP Majha’s ‘Majha Maha Katta’ returned with an exciting third season
Mumbai: ABP Majha, the premier Marathi news channel, hosted the third edition of its flagship show, ‘Majha Maha Katta,’ on July 27 in Mumbai. This year’s event featured prominent figures from politics, entertainment, and social work, ensuring an engaging and impactful experience for all attendees.
‘Majha Maha Katta’ is a grandeur version of ‘Majha Katta’ which stands out for its unique interview format, which has redefined Marathi television by offering rare, unfiltered glimpses into the lives of remarkable individuals. Over the past decade, it has built a fervent following, entrancing viewers with its candid dialogues and inspirational narratives shared by a diverse array of guests.
The third edition of ‘Majha Maha Katta’ boasted a stellar lineup. The event witnessed Sharad Pawar, Working President of NCP and MP Supriya Sule. The event also spotlighted Chandrakant Patil, Cabinet Minister of Higher & Technical Education, Textiles, and Parliamentary Affairs, Govt of Maharashtra, and his wife Anjali Patil, alongside actress Sai Tamhankar, singer Sanju Rathore, renowned actor Arshad Warsi, Shri S.Abaji Rajah Bhonsle, Head of the Maratha Royal Family of Thanjavur and his wife A. Dhanashree Raje Bhonsle; social worker Yajuvendra Mahajan, Founder of Deep Stambh Foundation. Adding a touch of youthful innovation, the dynamic young entrepreneur Arjun Deshpande, Founder & CEO of Generic Aadhaar, also graced the stage.
Guiding this spectacular day was Rajiv Khandekar, Executive Vice President of ABP News & ABP Majha. Known for his insightful questioning and engaging demeanour, he navigated through the compelling journeys of the guests, ensuring a day of profound reflections and riveting stories.
Viewers can tune in to ABP Majha every Saturday at 9:00 PM to watch the captivating episodes of ‘Majha Maha Katta.’ For those who wish to relive the experience, a repeat telecast will be aired every Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Majha Maha Katta was co-presented by Ram Bandhu Achaar & Papad and Quick Heal. It was co-powered by Chandukaka Saraf Jewels, Barva Skin Therapie, Pune Merchants Co-op Bank Ltd., Chitale Dairy and Trinity Colleges, Pune. The event was Partnered by Finolex Pipes & Fittings, Rummy Circle and Maharashtra Energy Development Agency. Honda Shine was the Mobility Partner while ABP Live was the Digital Partner.
News Broadcasting
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.
