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Broadband, IP-based television provides opportunities for US cable, telecom, media firms
MUMBAI: Interactive Broadband Consulting Group (IBB), a consulting firm advising top management in the broadband-related sectors of cable, mobile, technology and digital media took part in a panel discussion in New York titled Television 2.0: Cable, Telco, Satellite & Broadband Redefine the Future of Entertainment and Communications
IBB managing partner Dr. Imran Shah represented the firm at the event that took place a few days ago. He said, “With US Broadband penetration crossing 40 million households in 2005, broadband and IP-based distribution has become a mainstream medium for video. By drawing parallels to the exponential growth of cable network programming as multi-channel distribution grew, it is clear that this new medium is about to experience exponential growth in content providers. This provides significant opportunities for both media companies, as well as facilities-based content distributors, such as cable companies and telcos.”
“Cable companies and Telcos can add a lot of value in IP-based video distribution by providing quality of service (QoS), customer service and content packaging. At the same time, media companies have the opportunity to exploit their content in multiple platforms such as: Linear Video, Video-on-Demand, IPTV, Broadband-TV, Mobile, PDA etc. They must prepare themselves to leverage this opportunity by making their content and distribution rights available, as well as creating rights management and content distribution platforms that are better suited for digital exploitation,”said Shah.
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Den Networks reports Rs 1,227 million FY26 profit growth
Revenue crosses Rs 10,009 million as margins improve and costs ease
MUMBAI: Not all signals are on screen some are buried in the balance sheet. Den Networks has reported a steady financial performance for FY26, with profit after tax rising to Rs 1,227.53 million, reflecting improved operational discipline despite a relatively flat top line. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company posted revenue from operations of Rs 10,009.17 million, marginally higher than Rs 9,891.45 million in FY25. Total income stood almost unchanged at Rs 12,282.10 million compared to Rs 12,279.77 million a year earlier, signalling stability rather than aggressive expansion.
The real story, however, lies beneath the surface. Total expenses declined to Rs 10,648.32 million from Rs 10,691.30 million, driven by tighter cost controls across key heads. Employee benefit expenses dropped to Rs 548.64 million from Rs 651.52 million, while depreciation and amortisation expenses also eased to Rs 652.01 million from Rs 723.06 million, indicating a leaner operational structure.
As a result, profit before tax rose to Rs 1,633.78 million from Rs 1,588.47 million, while profit after tax improved to Rs 1,227.53 million, up from Rs 1,173.96 million in the previous year. Earnings per share stood at Rs 2.57, compared to Rs 2.46 in FY25, underlining incremental shareholder value creation.
On the balance sheet front, the company’s total assets expanded to Rs 43,416.76 million from Rs 42,496.64 million, supported by a sharp rise in bank balances to Rs 30,628.71 million. Equity also strengthened to Rs 38,532.74 million, reflecting accumulated profits and a growing financial cushion.
Cash flow dynamics, however, present a more nuanced picture. While investing activities generated a net inflow of Rs 632.80 million, operating activities saw an outflow of Rs 553.50 million, largely due to tax payments and working capital adjustments. The company ended the year with cash and cash equivalents of Rs 151.70 million, up from Rs 106.11 million.
Taken together, the numbers suggest a business that is prioritising efficiency over expansion holding revenue steady while tightening costs and strengthening its balance sheet. In an industry where growth often grabs headlines, Den Networks appears to be making a quieter statement: sometimes, resilience is the real signal.
