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Namaste Karnataka on News18 Kannada
Mumbai: News18 Kannada is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest morning bulletin, `Namaste Karnataka,’ set to begin on 8 May 2024. Airing at 6:00 AM, `Namaste Karnataka’ is meticulously crafted to accompany viewers through their morning routines, providing a comprehensive yet concise overview of the day’s most crucial information. Whether enjoying a cup of coffee or tea, audiences can rely on “Namaste Karnataka” to deliver the latest headlines, insightful analyses, and actionable insights to kickstart their day on the right note.
`Namaste Karnataka’ is more than just a news bulletin; it’s a daily experience designed to elevate viewers’ mornings. With a focus on keeping audiences informed, engaged, and energized, the show promises to enrich viewers’ lives with valuable information that empowers them to make better decisions. The show’s approach prioritizes stories that directly impact viewers’ daily lives, delivering clear calls to action and limiting discussions to one expert per segment. This ensures that viewers receive the most valuable insights without unnecessary clutter, making every minute of the show count.
The show’s dynamic format ensures a captivating viewing experience, covering a diverse array of topics ranging from morning headlines to business, technology, health, real estate, and beyond. Each segment is meticulously curated to resonate with the daily lives of viewers, offering insights that are both relevant and actionable.
Join this exciting journey of informed living and tune in to News18 Kannada starting 8 May 2024, at 6:00 AM, and let “Namaste Karnataka” become your trusted companion for a better morning and a brighter day ahead!
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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.
