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NDTV India launches ‘Samvad’ series with Samvidhan@75 celebration
Mumbai: NDTV India proudly hosted the inaugural edition of its thought-leadership series, ‘NDTV INDIA SAMVAD’, with Samvidhan@75 as its theme. This landmark event commemorated the 75th anniversary of India’s Constitution, bringing together legal luminaries, leaders, and visionaries for a day of engaging dialogues on the cornerstones of India’s democracy.
The conclave featured chief justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, minister of parliamentary and minority affairs, Kiren Rijiju, former chief justice of India, Uday Umesh Lalit, member of parliament & former law minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad among other distinguished speakers.
Justice Chandrachud emphasised the significance of the collegium system, calling it “a very good system in the federal structure.” Meanwhile, Rijiju highlighted pivotal moments in constitutional history, stating, “If we follow what is written in the Constitution, India will develop.”
As part of the event, NDTV honored former attorney general of India, K.K. Venugopal, for his exceptional contributions to safeguarding the Constitution.
Discussions ranged across critical issues:
. Justice Chandrachud acknowledged judges’ right to pursue post-retirement opportunities, remarking, “Judges must decide what is appropriate for them to do post-retirement.”
. Justice Lalit reinforced the secular fabric of India, stating, “The Constitution does not endorse the government having any religion.”
. Former chief election commissioner S.Y. Qureshi emphasised India’s unparalleled diversity, underscoring the foundational role of the Election Commission in preserving democracy.
NDTV senior managing editor Santosh Kumar shared the broader vision behind NDTV India Samvad, describing it as a platform to tackle critical issues and celebrate key milestones. He added, “Samvidhan@75 is just the beginning of a series that will explore transformative ideas shaping India’s future.”
Through its insightful dialogues, NDTV India Samvad reaffirmed the enduring relevance of the Indian Constitution, emphasising its core tenets of justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights.
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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.
