News Broadcasting
Channel 7 introduces new shows, re-arranges schedule
MUMBAI: News channel Channel 7 has incorporated some changes in time as regards to the present shows and has also included two shows: a health show Dr 7, and a lifestyle show Metro Zindagi.
In a statement issued, the channel said it will be introducing a special bulletin on business related activites, Business News. This show will be a consolidated capsule informing the viewers about all aspects of trade and commerce.
Dr 7, the health show will be an interactive programme wherein medical experts would provide guidance and counseling to common health issue. Metro Zindagi is based on fashion and glamour will provide complete news coverage from Delhi and Mumbai.
The release informs that in an attempt to matching the lifestyle of the urban Indian who prefers prime time, the channel has brought about a change in timing for Newsroom, the prime news bulletin. It will beam at 9 pm to10 pm and 7Special will be air at 10 pm to 10:30pm.
The channel will also showcase the charismatic world of Bollywood and Hollywood through a daily show 7Sitare, which has been increased to thirty minutes of dose.
The channel has also introduced two minutes of news headlines that will air before every show. The media release also informs that the news tickers will now be in both English and Hindi to reach out to wider section of viewers.
Channel 7 chief operating officer Piyush Jain adds, “The success in Uttar Pradesh has given us ample of confidence and belief that we can make it to the top nationally. We are packing more punch to our content & programming in order to forklift our mind share and the market share amidst out target audience.”
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.
