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ET NOW launches ‘Tracking Trends with Nikunj Dalmia’
Mumbai: ET NOW, India’s leading English Business News channel, announces the launch of its new show, ‘Tracking Trends with Nikunj Dalmia’. Offering viewers a comprehensive perspective on dynamic market trends and developments in the ever-evolving financial landscape, the show will air on ET NOW every Monday to Friday at 2 pm.
Presented by India’s ET NOW and ET NOW Swadesh managing editor and business anchor Nikunj Dalmia, the show focuses on uncovering the most influential trends shaping the world of investments. Leveraging Nikunj’s extensive experience and profound knowledge of financial markets, businesses, and macro-economic trends, the show aims to empower viewers with expert analysis, invaluable insights, and financial wisdom, guiding them in weaving their growth into India’s success story.
Enriching the discussion with diverse perspectives, the show features renowned market voices including Enam Group chairman Vallabh Bhanshali, Envision Capital MD & CEO Nilesh Shah, technical expert & chartist Kunal Bothra, IIFL Securities director Sanjiv Bhasin and Complete Circle Stellar Wealth PMS equity advisor Gautam Baid amongst others, providing a well-rounded, informative, and engaging exploration of the featured and emerging trends.
Talking about the show, Dalmia said, “True to our motto, Rise With India, ET NOW has opened opportunities and possibilities for every discerning Indian to be a part of the country’s growth story. Furthering this mission, our latest show aims to empower viewers with a deeper understanding of the market dynamics and emerging trends. I am confident that the expert analysis combined with the show’s interactive format will provide our viewers with a strategic edge in the dynamic world of investments.”
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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.
