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CNBC-TV18 returns with season 2 of ‘Financial Quotient’
Mumbai: CNBC-TV18, a purpose-driven brand and the undisputed leader in the English business news space, has announced the second season of Financial Quotient, a unique and insightful series dedicated to empowering women in their financial journey. Hosted by Personal finance expert and Market Anchor Surabhi Upadhyay, this series focuses on encouraging women to become financially independent by providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed financial decisions. Featuring six informative episodes, the series will be launched on 25th October 2023, Wednesday at 3.30 PM, and will continue to be aired every Wednesday at 3.30 PM.
In 2021, CNBC-TV18 introduced season one of this investment series dedicated to enabling financial freedom for women. Now, the second season promises to delve even deeper into the financial landscape, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities that women face in managing their finances. Each episode will focus on contemporary and relevant topics such as early investing, money & marriage, mid-life crisis, financial planning, retirement, etc. while sharing solutions and knowledge to tackle real-world financial challenges.
CNBC-TV18 managing editor Shereen Bhan reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to championing financial literacy & economic empowerment, saying, “Empowering women with financial education is vital for India’s economic growth. We are very excited to launch the second season of this unique series, where we’ll share expert insights & shared experiences, to help empower women to make independent, financially sound decisions. Each episode will discuss various instruments & platforms that are available to women and how they can make use of them. Overall this series is a valuable resource for every woman looking to secure her financial future”
Network18 business COO – Smriti Mehra commented, “In season 2 of ‘Financial Quotient,’ we continue to champion the cause of fostering financial freedom for women. This year, we will be focusing on how women ca up their ‘FQ’ to tackle the various challenges they face at different life-stages. At CNBC-TV18, we recognize that financial security is extremely crucial for women today, and season 2 is our attempt towards helping women achieve true freedom and stability. We are excited about this season and its potential to inspire, educate, and empower women to seize control of their destinies.”
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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.
