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ETNOWNEWS.com clocks 10 million users within 20 days of its launch
Mumbai: ET NOW, the business news destination of the country’s policymakers, corporates and viewers, creates a new milestone with the successful debut of its digital entity, ETNOWNEWS.com. Making a big impact within 20 days of its launch, ETNOWNEWS.com clocks 10 million unique users (Source: Google Analytics) winning the trust of millions of users through its curated content including exclusive stories and digital-first videos on the website.
Presenting a series of digital-first videos that encapsulate well-rounded insights, opinions & analysis on every major business news story of the day, ETNOWNEWS.com has garnered over . The website hosts a series of multimedia web exclusives including editor’s take, featuring ET Now’s managing editor Nikunj Dalmia which offers investment tips in 60 seconds, the ET money Show, personal finance show, ET NOW Mobility and digital show on auto among others.
Sharply distinguishing itself with mobile-friendly formats like short videos, market briefs, consumer-centric explainers and snackable graphics, ETNOWNEWS.com has witnessed massive traction for its simplified and jargon-free business news stories.
Speaking on the achievement Times Network president & COO digital business Rohit Chadda said, “This is truly an incredible feat for us. Celebrating this tremendous milestone within a few days of our launch is a testament to our dedication to producing powerful and impactful multimedia content that caters to the requisites of digital viewers. These numbers will only motivate us to create better, stronger and more engaging content. I am confident that ETNOWNEWS.COM will achieve exponential growth, successfully securing leadership in this space.”
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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.
