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Experience Ganesh Utsav magic with News18 Lokmat’s Bappa Morya Re
Mumbai: News18 Lokmat’s ‘Bappa Moriya Re’ delivers the soul of the Ganesh Festival to your screens like never before. News18 Lokmat Bappa Moriya Re is a cherished tradition that has been embraced, and it continues to flourish year after year. The programming is dedicated to capturing the spirit of Maharashtra’s most beloved festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, and showcasing it to viewers across the state and the nation.
News18 Lokmat Bappa Moriya Re provides extensive coverage of various pandals across Maharashtra, giving viewers an opportunity to witness the grandeur and devotion that defines the Ganesh Festival. The program will also explore the diverse ways in which the festival is celebrated across the state and the nation.
One of the highlights of News18 Lokmat Bappa Morya Re is “Newsroom Bappa,” where esteemed political leaders and celebrities will visit the News18 Lokmat office for Ganpati Darshan and Aarti. This year we saw the participation of several prominent personalities, including deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, MLA Ravindra Chavan, talented actress Saiyami Kher, Gautami Patil, the charismatic actor Swapnil Joshi, and the beloved Adesh Bandekar, among many others. These dignitaries and celebrities were seen seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha.
Bappa Morya Re was presented by News18 Lokmat in collaboration with Vithoba Ayurvedic Toothpaste, making this year’s celebrations even more special. The finale of this great festival will be extended live coverage of the Visarjan ritual. News18 Lokmat captures the emotional moments and the grandeur of the Visarjan from early morning till late night, showcasing the diverse Visarjan rituals from across the state. The broadcast commenced on September 19 and will continue until September 28, allowing viewers to fully engage in the festive spirit throughout the duration of the Ganesh Festival.
Stay tuned to News18 Lokmat for a heartfelt and comprehensive celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi with ‘Bappa Morya Re.’
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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.
