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CNN-IBN to air season two of ‘Citizens for Earth’ from 10 January
MUMBAI: CNN-IBN is set to air the second season of its flagship series Citizen for Earth from 10 January.
The series will consist of five episodes which will be aired every Saturday at 9.30 pm and Sunday at 11.30 am and 5.30 pm.
Says IBN18 Network editor-in-chief Rajdeep Sardesai, “Wildlife really is the untamed natural essence of our environment. India, the land of diversity with its immense variety of flora and fauna, is the ideal place for the wildlife enthusiasts. But today many fascinating species are endangered and it is important to save them. The second season of Citizens for Earth is an effort to work towards not only enlightening our viewers but also highlighting the people who have contributed in saving the endangered animals in the country.”
The series will be hosted by Bahar Dutt and will have episodes like ‘Storm in the Rann’ which will take viewers on a jeep safari through the Rann of Kutch and will show how pink flamingoes and Indian wild ass survive the harsh landscape of the desert.
‘Queen of Chambal will highlight the story of the endangered Indian Gharial and wildlife conservationists and activists who are fighting to save the Indian Gharial.
‘The Big Cat Special’ episode will be about big cats like the Tiger, the Lion and the Leopard. ”Turtle Trouble’ focuses on the beaches of Orissa which are home to Olive Ridley Turtles that are dying due to over fishing and developments along the coast.
Finally, ‘The Monkey Mania’ episode will introduce 13 new species of monkeys like ‘Hoolock Gibbon’ and ‘Golden Langur’ found in north east India.
The first season of Citizens for Earth took viewers to six major destinations like Ladakh, Mumbai, Lakshwadweep, Goa, North East and the river Krishna that are under threat due to global warming.
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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.
