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Moneycontrol empowers investors with expert insights on markets
Mumbai: Moneycontrol.com has launched a comprehensive coverage plan for this year’s Union Budget. The content offering is by far India’s biggest, in terms of breadth, depth, width, variety and innovation, powered by real-time updates, insights, data stories, live blogs and live broadcasting throughout the day.
With the Modi government presenting the first Budget of its third term, the big questions are whether there will be a reset, and what this means for your pocket and investments. Moneycontrol.com’s special Budget Day coverage and livestream, on its website and YouTube channel, will focus on providing all the answers one needs with top finance experts and fund managers, providing in-depth discussions, expert opinions, and real-time updates throughout the day. From tax changes to market impact, from policy pronouncements to political economy nuances, Moneycontrol.com’s special coverage titled `The Reset Budget’, will also be featured on JioNews.
“This is the go-to destination for investors, CEOs, market watchers, the salaried classes, students, the middle class, small businesses, large corporations, entrepreneurs and startups, for all matters related to the Union Budget,” said Moneycontrol managing editor Nalin Mehta.
The team of Moneycontrol.com editors and domain specialists, along with industry experts will offer cutting-edge analyses, breaking down the finer details for every class of viewers and readers in the special coverage.
The platform has unveiled comprehensive coverage and analysis of this year’s landmark budget, ensuring investors and financial enthusiasts are equipped with data-backed insights and reports.
Moneycontrol’s crack team of MC Pro analysts will shortly launch a ‘Budget Portfolio’ of key stocks for investment after carefully analysing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget announcements. This initiative builds on our successful ‘Elections’ and ‘Make in India’ portfolios, which have consistently outperformed their benchmarks.
Moneycontrol has also introduced interactive tools for users to explore and understand the Budget in an engaging way. Its new AI-driven ‘Budget Buddy’ chatbot will provide users with answers to all they want to know about the Budget. ‘Play The FM’ is a one-of-a-kind budget fantasy game that allows users to step into the shoes of India’s Finance Minister, understanding the effect of various budget allocations and making strategic decisions. The ‘Budget Word Cloud’ tracks the frequency of specific terms or domains mentioned in budget speeches starting from 1950’s, highlighting the shift in areas such as women’s issues and health over the years. Another section, titled ‘Modinomics’, gives a detailed account of India’s economic policies during the BJP-led government. ‘The Reset Budget’ also puts a spotlight on key issues and the potential impact of the Budget across sectors through ‘Pitch Report’.
The special coverage also includes a pre-budget’ CEO Survey’ in collaboration with Deloitte, which provides insights from India’s top CEOs on budget expectations and business sentiments. Other features include ‘Markets on Budget’ for real-time coverage of share market trading on Budget Day and an Income Tax Calculator to clarify the impact of new tax policies on personal finances.
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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.
