News Broadcasting
ABP network hits 59.2 million subscribers
Mumbai: ABP Network has reached a significant milestone on YouTube with 59.2 million combined subscribers. ABP News and ABPLIVE are among the top ten most-subscribed news channels on YouTube, according to Social Blade, a global leader in social media analytics, with 35.2 million subscribers for ABP News and 24 million subscribers for ABPLIVE. ABP News is now the world’s second most subscribed YouTube channel, and ABP Network is the world’s second most subscribed news network, solidifying its position as a global leader in the media industry.
According to Social Blade, ABP News and ABPLIVE have clocked over 19 billion video views in a lifetime, making them the second most popular in India in the News & Politics genre. According to YouTube Creator Studio, the network’s impressive reach is further emphasised by a staggering 122 billion impressions recorded across all of its YouTube properties in 2022. These figures demonstrate ABP Network’s dedication to providing high-quality content and their success in connecting with their audience.
ABP Network’s regional news channels, such as ABP Majha, ABP Ananda, ABP Asmita, and ABP Ganga, are also expanding their reach and providing in-depth and unparalleled news coverage to a global audience that is growing. ABP Majha is the most-subscribed Marathi news channel, with over 10 million subscribers, according to Social Blade. ABP Ananda is the most-subscribed and most-viewed Bengali news channel, with over 8 million subscribers and 3 billion+ lifetime views. With over 700 million lifetime views, ABP Asmita is also the most-watched Gujarati news channel.
According to Social Blade’s 10 March 2022 report, ABP Network’s commitment to providing extensive and comprehensive news coverage was demonstrated in the 2022 Uttar Pradesh elections, when ABP Ganga garnered 97,769,865 views and emerged on top of the news channels leaderboard, outpacing its competition by three times. On the counting day of the Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh elections, December 8, 2022, ABP News had the most real-time concurrent views on YouTube’s live stream among top news competitors.
On reaching the significant milestone of 59.2 million subscribers, ABP Network CEO Avinash Pandey said: “This momentous achievement is a testament to our commitment to becoming digital leaders and innovators. We are confident that with our sustained efforts, we can continually stay ahead of the changing times and grow our leadership in this space. We remain dedicated to pushing the boundaries and ensuring our network continues to record robust growth across all its properties and platforms. In our relentless pursuit of excellence, we will leave no stone unturned to remain the very best.”
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.
