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Mattel unveils ‘Batman’ action figures, vehicles & gadgets
MUMBAI: Mattel has launched an exclusive range of action figures, vehicles and gadgets based on the Warner television series: The Batman.
The new Batman collection promises to unleash a whole new wave of excitement amongst the fans of the Caped Crusader. From an assortment of action figures to the 10″ jumbo-sized action figures and the versatile 3-in-1 Batjet Vehicle, it consists of the complete range of toys and accessories all kids and collectors.
Of course, no Batman Toy range would be complete without the Batmobile. This all new highly detailed Batmobile comes with lights and sounds, fires projectiles and is the perfect vehicle for the Gotham Guardian, informs an official release.
Commenting on the launch Mattel Toys (I) Pvt. Ltd managing director Sanjay Luthra said, “Batman has been imbedded in the psyche of boys for generations. He is the original self-made superhero, and it is that essential humanity that kids can relate to. The linkage between entertainment properties and toys are increasingly becoming stronger and Mattel’s objective is to stay ahead of the race by launching an array of products which are faithful representatives of all aspects of the property. We aim to bring the imaginative and action-filled world of The Batman alive for all fans across the country.”
The Batman range from Mattel Toys will be available across all leading shopping malls, toys and departmental stores across the country and will be priced between Rs. 299 to Rs. 1499.
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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.
