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Amish Devgan to host ‘Aar Paar’ from 18 July on IBN7
MUMBAI: In line with its commitment to improve the way debates happen on news channels, IBN7 is all geared up to launch Aar Paar from18 July. The show will be hosted by Network 18 executive editor Amish Devgan and will air everyday at 7 pm.
The hour long show will conduct the various topics with a direct and effective way. Devgan famously known as an aggressive anchor will also be seen giving conclusions to the topic of the way. “Amish is excited about hosting this show. Apart from arriving to solid conclusions, he will also consider the feedback from audience present,” points a source.
As reported earlier by Indiantelevision.com, Devgan joined Network 18 on 6 June and closely works with Network18 news CEO and group editor in chief Rahul Joshi and consulting editor Prabal Pratap Singh. With 16 years of journalistic experience, Devgan will utilize his expertise to devise various strategies and plans for all the Hindi news channels under the group namely IBN7 and CNBC Awaaz.
The channel has not roped in any advertisers for this show yet. It will utilize and leverage their network which they believe will help establish the show. Additionally, the team will use an effective mix of digital, OOH and other media as required to maximize the reach of the show. The show will also be promoted on social media like Facebook, Twitter,YouTube, etc.
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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.
