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GNT celebrates Diwali with culturally enriching programs and festive specials
Mumbai: Good News Today (GNT) is set to light up Diwali celebrations with an array of culturally enriching programs designed to add a festive touch to the season. As a key destination for brands and viewers during Diwali, GNT is curating a week-long lineup of positive and engaging programming that promises to enhance the festival’s spirit.
The channel’s special Diwali lineup will feature shows recognising achievers from various fields, with stories highlighting individuals whose contributions have made a positive impact on others. Viewers can also tune in for a live Deepawali Puja, where respected pandits will guide rituals that bring the festival’s traditional essence to homes across India.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, GNT will host a Kavi Sammelan, with poets reciting verses related to Diwali, immersing the audience in the joy of the festival. The channel’s “Shopping ke Sathi” series will offer expert advice on the best Diwali shopping destinations across major cities. The segment “Kaise Karen Maa Laxmi ko Prasanna” will present zodiac-based tips from pandits, guiding viewers on attracting prosperity during the festive season.
GNT will also provide live coverage of the Diwali celebrations at the newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, including reports from the Deepotsav at Saryu Ghat, giving viewers a glimpse into the spiritual and cultural significance of the festival. Additionally, the channel will feature programs focusing on economic forecasts for the coming year, addressing viewers’ financial well-being.
Leading up to Dhanteras, GNT will air a daily series exploring various aspects of the festival, from shopping recommendations to the historical significance of Dhanteras, culminating in a live puja that brings the festival’s traditions to life. Through this diverse programming, GNT aims to elevate the Diwali experience for its audience while providing brands with an ideal platform to connect with viewers celebrating the festival.
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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.
