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DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 set to New Gen Women across sectors
Mumbai: Get ready to witness a celebration of extraordinary achievements as DNA India gears up for the highly anticipated DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024! With the theme ‘Honouring the New Gen Women’, this event, scheduled for 6 March 2024, is set to shine a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of women leaders across diverse sectors.
In a world where women are increasingly at the forefront across various domains, the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024 seeks to recognize and celebrate their hard work, talent, and dedication. From Retail and IT to Healthcare, Start-up, FMCG, Entertainment, Fashion, and beyond, the awards cover a wide spectrum of categories, showcasing the multifaceted accomplishments of women professionals.
The upcoming event will feature distinguished special guests, including Vimla Batham Ji, chief of UP State Women Commission, and renowned actress Rakul Preet, alongside esteemed Guest of Honour such as Shri Brajesh Pathak, Deputy CM of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Mahesh Sharma, MP of Gautam Buddh Nagar, and Shri Chirag Paswan, MP.
Notably, the event will feature two thought-provoking panel discussions on crucial topics. The first discussion, “Is India Ready to Support Women Entrepreneurs?” will include esteemed panellists such as Kanika Vohra, co-founder of ICH Creative, and ex-founding team, AJIO.com, Rhea Mazumdar Singhal, Founder and CEO of Ecoware, and Devyani Kapoor, Founder of Shuffling Suitcases. The second discussion, “Is Social Media a Boon or Bane for Women in India?” will offer valuable insights from Ankita Sahigal – Influencer, Divija Bhasin, Counselling Psychologist and Influencer, and Dr. Neelam Mishra, Psychologist.
The esteemed jury panel, comprising industry stalwarts Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Kanika Vohra, and Dr Supriya Pattanayak, meticulously evaluated nominees based on various parameters for the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024. Nominations across all categories were collated by an expert committee, followed by deliberations by the jury to select the deserving winners. Thorough reviews of the nominations were conducted by experts to ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process.
The inspiring stories of the winners will be showcased on DNA India, amplifying their achievements, while ZeeNews.com will feature digital stories on its microsite to extend their reach to a wider audience. The virtual airing of the event on multiple platforms will enable viewers to witness the celebration of women achievers, with video features highlighting the winners’ accomplishments shared across various social media platforms to garner recognition and admiration.
A spokesperson for DNA India emphasized the significance of the grand celebration, stating, “At DNA India, we are deeply honoured to host the DNA Women Achievers’ Awards 2024, an event that transcends mere accolades to embody the profound journeys of courage, perseverance, and triumph undertaken by women across our nation. Each award recipient represents not only a beacon of inspiration but also a testament to the transformative power of determination and resilience. Their stories, etched with resilience and adorned with success, serve as a source of motivation for us all, illuminating the path forward towards a more equitable and inclusive society. Through these awards, we not only celebrate their outstanding achievements but also reaffirm our unwavering commitment to championing gender equality and empowering women to realize their fullest potential.”
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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.
