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Celebrate Onam in MMTV colours!
Mumbai: As we kickstart Kerala’s festive season with the vibrant celebration of Onam, MMTV is set to captivate audiences with a stellar lineup across its three iconic brands: Mazhavil Manorama, manoramaMAX, and Manorama News.
Mazhavil Manorama is leading the festive charge with the prestigious ‘Mazhavil Entertainment Awards 2024’, an evening of sheer grandeur and entertainment. The star-studded onground event, featuring the iconic stars of Malayalam cinema is a guaranteed spectacle. Expect show-stopping performances, heartfelt moments, and a dazzling showcase of talent that will leave audiences spellbound.
For movie lovers, Mazhavil Manorama presents a dazzling array of World Television Premieres, including “Jai Ganesh,” “Mandakini,” “Pavi Care Taker,” Nadanna Sambhavam”, and more! Complementing these premieres is the Onam special mega cookery show, “Atham Pathu Ruchi”. Hosted by the celebrity singer Sithara Krishnakumar, Atham Pathu Ruchi is an onground cookery show in which celebrities travel across Kerala to capture the spirits of Onam cusines. Our beloved shows “Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri” and “Udan Panam” will also have the festival special episodes. To further enrich the lineup, three new fiction series are set to launch, promising compelling storytelling that will delight our audiences.
On manoramaMAX, the excitement continues with an impressive selection of movies, featuring the premieres of “Mandakini,” “Nadanna Sambhavam,” and “Pavi Care Taker.” These movies cater to the diverse tastes and preferences of Malayalee audiences. Furthermore, a new web series with a stellar cast is also coming to keep viewers engaged with its gripping narrative.
Manorama News celebrates Onam with a unique blend of events and initiatives. ‘Onam Vipani’ is a special news program that delves into the vibrant Onam market, providing insights into everyday commodities and goods. Our ‘Pentharam’ initiative honours women entrepreneurs from humble backgrounds, spotlighting their inspiring journeys and contributions. Adding to the grandeur, the
‘Conclave 2024’, South India’s largest news conclave, will be a significant on-ground event fostering innovative discussions on a multitude of topics, enriching the festive celebrations with insightful conversations.
Join MMTV as we bring Onam celebrations to life across TV, digital platforms, and live events. Connect with us to maximize your brand’s exposure and reach a wide audience during this festive season!
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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.
