News Broadcasting
EuroNews launches on digital cable in Mexico
MUMBAI: EuroNews has launched on digital cable in Mexico by Cablevision and has appointed Eurochannel as its exclusive representative for South America. As a result of this partnership, 100,000 subscribers can now watch EuroNews in Spanish, English and French since 1 March 2006.
Eurochannel’s mission will be to extend the distribution network of the multi language news channel all across the continent via cable, satellite and all new media platforms.
Based in Miami, USA, Eurochannel distributes a cable TV programming service for pay TV Systems in South America and is released in 25 countries in Latin America. More than six million homes receive Eurochannel and it is a part of the 30 most popular thematic channels available.
EuroNews president Philippe Cayla said, “EuroNews is the most watched and widely distributed international news channel in Europe. As well as North America, we plan to develop the channel’s distribution in South America. Eurochannel’s in depth market knowledge will be a key element in the implementation of our strategic plans for distribution in these dynamic markets. EuroNews broadcasts in seven languages including the two main languages of South America, Spanish and Portuguese. The channel has great potential to expand its presence on this continent and to bring a new perspective on international news to audiences in these territories.”
Eurochannel chairman and CEO Gustavo Vainstein added, “We are proud to contribute towards the growth of EuroNews’ distribution in Latin America. EuroNews is eagerly anticipated in Latin America, because everybody in the continent is keen to have access to “the European vision of the world”. EuroNews is also a well known brand for journalist and professionals. With such a powerful mix of brand and programming we envision a rapid development of EuroNews in Latin America.”
News Broadcasting
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.
