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CNN-News18 curates special programming for Donald Trump’s India visit
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 has lined-up an exclusive programming on the first official visit of the US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. Programming Titled as ‘Namaste Trump’ will aim to cover every facet of their Indian tour.
The programming on CNN-News18 will comprise engaging news reports on India visit in view of the upcoming US presidential elections. Starting 22 February, the channel will line up non-stop programming capturing major highlights of the US President Trump’s India visit. From the inauguration of Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium where the two leaders will address a gathering of over a lakh attendees to visit Sabarmati Ashram and analysis of security in Ahmedabad, the channel will keep its viewers updated on the US President’s India visit.
CNN-News18 will also air a special show on 22 February, 8 PM focused on President Trump. The programming will aim to draw a parallel between ‘Howdy, Modi’ in Houston last year and ‘Namaste Trump’ in India this year. Maha Siddiqui, Deputy Editor, CNN-News18 will bring extensive on-ground reportage from ground zero Ahmedabad.
Tracking the bilateral discussions on key trade and political issues, the channel will also analyse the socio-political implications of the entire tour. The special line-up of programming will be driven by the channel’s formidable team of editorial experts led by veteran anchors and journalists such as Bhupendra Chaubey, Executive Editor, Zakka Jacob, Executive Editor – Output, Anand Narasimhan, Executive Editor, Marya Shakil, Political Editor, Shreya Dhoundial, Senior Editor and Maha Siddiqui, Deputy Editor, will give our viewers minute-by-minute update on Trump’s India visit.
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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.
