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Jagran New Media launches Gujarati Jagran app to expand Indic news reach
Mumbai: Jagran New Media, the digital arm of Jagran Prakashan Ltd., has launched the Gujarati Jagran App, aiming to make news consumption easier and more accessible for Gujarati-speaking audiences worldwide. Designed to provide credible, real-time updates in just one click, the app reinforces Jagran’s commitment to leveraging technology to deliver trustworthy news and information tailored for regional communities.
The free app, available on both iOS and Android platforms, offers a seamless and engaging experience with features like city-specific personalisation, an intuitive UI/UX, and easy navigation across categories. GujaratiJagran.com, launched in 2022, has already become a go-to destination for Gujarati-speaking users. The new app further deepens this connection, providing updates on local news, entertainment, business, lifestyle, and trending content.
Jagran New Media editor-in-chief, Rajesh Upadhyay, shared his excitement, stating, “The launch of the Gujarati Jagran App is an exciting moment in our ongoing Indic language expansion strategy. Leveraging technology to provide instant, credible and comprehensive updates with just a click has been our forte. Our mission is to create a seamless, engaging, and trustworthy news experience, and introducing the all-new Gujarati Jagran App is a significant step in that direction. This launch will further solidify our connection with the Gujarati-speaking community, both locally and globally, ensuring they stay informed and connected to their roots.”
Jagran New Media, AVP, technology & design, Pradeep Singh Rawat added, “We are thrilled to launch the Gujarati Jagran App, focusing on cutting-edge technology and a modern design for a smooth and enjoyable user experience. Our app offers an intuitive UI/UX, city-specific personalisation, and seamless navigation between categories, making it a comprehensive and user-friendly source of Gujarati news, lifestyle, trending content, and more. Additionally, the app brings all content forms together in one place – from articles to quick tappable stories – making it a comprehensive source of information.”
The app’s features, including dark and light modes, interactive multimedia content, and real-time updates, cater to the fast-paced lives of the Gujarati community. With a focus on providing valuable and relevant content, Jagran New Media aims to create a more inclusive digital ecosystem, ensuring news is accessible to all.
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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.
