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‘My impact on people’s minds is about respect, admiration & love’, says Actor & Producer, Manoj Bajpayee
Mumbai: Actor & Producer Manoj Bajpayee, commented, “The work I do can never have any influence of lobbyists or cliques. You have to do 200 per cent justice to each opportunity that you get”
The actor was discussing “Multiple Avatars, Many Roles, The Importance of Brilliance” at the second “Ideas of India” Summit 2023 presented by ABP Network. Politicians, cultural ambassadors, corporate executives, specialists from the sector, and celebrities have all gathered at the summit to talk about how important India is in the changing dynamics of the world.
Talking about making dreams come true, he said, “As an artist and a citizen, earlier it took a lot of fearlessness to see a dream in India. Today, anybody can chase their dreams in India.” He further added, “I am very proud of the fact that people relate with me, people think I am one of them, people think I am a part of their family, they are happy that I am here today.”
“Naya India: Looking Inward, Reaching Out” is the theme of the second “Ideas of India” Summit hosted by ABP Network. This time, the platform will be shared by 60 illustrious national and international speakers in addition to world leaders. The two-day conference focuses mostly on India’s position as a developing economy and a leader in influencing the future.
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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.
