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CNN IBN to recognise people working for ecological system
NEW DELHI: Even as the world gets ready to observe the World Environment Day early next month, the series Winning the Green Battle- Citizens for Earth is commencing on CNN-IBN to not just turn the spotlight on key ecological issues confronting the planet today but also highlight some green champions who are making a positive impact on the world around them.
This series will profile individuals who are turning the tide and winning the green battle by using modern day techniques and innovative technology to make the community safer and environmentally friendly, hence making the Earth a better place to live.
The special series will go on air from 31 May with stories on the news and will culminate with a half hour special on 5 June at 8.30 pm and repeat telecast on 6 June at 11.30 am and 9.30 pm.
Each of the individuals or organisations being featured on Winning the Green Battle- Citizens for Earth are green individuals in their own right who through one small idea or effort are showing ordinary people the way to go green. This series looks at eco-champions who are trying to restore the balance in our ecosystem with breakthrough concepts and new age ideas. Some of the crucial environmental issues which will be examined in this series include urban transport, garbage management, renewable energy, and urban biodiversity amongst others.
The award-winning series Citizens for Earth has been highlighting issues which the planet faces from the very people who inhabited it. While the first season of the series focus on some major hot spots that are under threat due to global warming, the second season profiled nation’s most endangered species and the brave men and women who were engaged in efforts to save them from the brink of extinction. In its third season this World Environment Day, the series will not only focus on vital environmental issues but also highlight some green champions who are making a positive impact on the world around them
Speaking about the new series, IBN18 Network editor in chief Rajdeep Sardesai said, “Winning the Green Battle-Citizens for Earth’ is a series that focuses on addressing various ecological problems and also to provide viable solutions thereby making the viewers more environmentally conscientious. Environmental degradation is a very real threat in today’s world and it is vital to raise awareness that how we can make a positive contribution towards improving the environment.”
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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.
