News Broadcasting
ABP News brings back its iconic program ’24 Ghante 24 Reporter’
Mumbai: ABP News has announced the relaunch of its iconic program, “24 Ghante 24 Reporter.” Originally launched in 2005-2006, this groundbreaking program captivated millions by delivering all the day’s news in one place, on one platform, in a concise format. Now airing from Monday to Friday at 9:30 pm, the show is poised to redefine news consumption in India.
The concept behind ABP News’ “24 Ghante 24 Reporter” remains simple yet powerful – to deliver news in its purest form, free from any propaganda or bias, allowing the public to form their own opinions. In today’s media landscape, where opinionated content often blurs the lines between news and commentary, ABP News recognises the pressing need to restore the integrity and neutrality of journalism.
With the relaunch of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter,” ABP News aims to deliver objective and unbiased news to its viewers. The goal is to provide a platform where viewers can access national and international news without any external influence, ensuring transparency and credibility.
The unique format of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter” remains a cornerstone of its success. The show features a team of 24 dedicated reporters stationed across the country, each bringing a single news story directly from the ground. This “one reporter, one news story” philosophy ensures that a diverse range of news is covered, leaving no angle unexplored. Each news segment lasts between 60 and 90 seconds, delivering concise and informative content in a fast-paced, engaging manner. In just 40-45 minutes, viewers receive a comprehensive and in-depth look at the most important events of the day.
ABP News’ commitment to impartiality and transparency is at the heart of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter.” By focusing solely on delivering facts and avoiding commentary, the show empowers viewers to form their own opinions. This approach marks a refreshing departure from the noise and clutter that often characterize today’s news media.
With its commitment to integrity, speed, and precision, this show promises to deliver news that is both informative and trustworthy. The relaunch of “24 Ghante 24 Reporter” is not just a revival of an iconic program but a reaffirmation of ABP News’ dedication to restoring the sanctity of journalism.
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.
