News Broadcasting
Network18’s TV news business posts 28 per cent revenue growth in Q4FY24
Mumbai: Network18’s TV news business has recorded a massive jump of 28 per cent in its revenue in the fourth quarter of FY24.
The largest TV news network in India registered a revenue of Rs 461 crore in Q4FY24, as compared to Rs 360 crore for the same quarter in FY23.
The revenue for the full fiscal stood at Rs 1556 crore, as compared to Rs 1252 crore in FY23.
The TV news business delivered a strong performance, demonstrating its readiness to leverage strong operating position in the election season. The network has been able to increase its ad rates steadily on the back of solid performance in terms of viewership.
It continues to be the highest-reach TV news network in the country, reaching 175 million people around the country every week.
With leadership positions across key markets, the network delivered industry-leading growth in display advertising. Monetisation of IPs and events also witnessed strong revenue traction.
The network maintained leadership positions in key markets with CNBC TV18 being the number one business channel garnering 64.3 per cent viewership share, News18 India has been the number one Hindi news channel in evening primetime with viewership share of 14.0 per cent, and CNN-News18 continues to be the number one English news channel for more than two years with over 33.3 per cent viewership share.
The news network has had leadership in 4 regional markets of UP/Uttarakhand, Bihar/Jharkhand, Gujarat, and Jammu/Kashmir/Ladakh/Himachal. Its channels in West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Punjab/Haryana have also been strong number two players. Along with News18 Bangla which has seen a significant improvement in ranking during the year, News18 Lokmat has firmly established itself as a strong number three player.
TV18 News Business
| Q4FY24 | Q4FY23 | YoY | FY24 | FY23 | YoY |
| Rs 461 Cr | Rs 360 Cr | 28 per cent | Rs 1556 Cr | Rs 1252 Cr | 24 per cent |
Operating EBIDTA for TV News Business
| Q4FY24 | Q4FY23 | YoY | FY24 | FY23 | YoY |
| Rs 66 Cr. | Rs 65 Cr. | 2 per cent | Rs 118 Cr | Rs 70 Cr | 67 per cent |
Digital news business sees 40 per cent growth
The digital news business of Network18 also recorded strong growth. In Q4, it posted a total revenue of Rs 131 crore, 40 per cent up as compared to Rs 94 crore for the same quarter in FY23.
For the full financial year also, the digital news business saw a solid upside with revenues touching Rs 425 crore, as compared in Rs 356 crore in FY23.
The digital news portfolio continued to be a strong number 2 digital news publisher in the country with 180 million plus unique visitors every month.
Moneycontrol continued to be the number one player in terms of both reach and engagement metrics. Moneycontrol Pro crossed 7.5 lakh paid subscribers, making it the top subscription-based news platform in India and amongst the top 20 globally as per FIPP’s Digital Subscription Report.
News18.com continued to expand its editorial coverage and analysis of events across the world along with adding new features for enhanced user experience. It was one of the highest-reach news networks on WhatsApp Channels.
Firstpost launched a revamped website to enable a video-first experience for users with dedicated digital destination for its key shows. Firstpost’s YouTube channel saw a 70 per cent QoQ growth in average monthly video views.
Digital News Business
| Q4FY24 | Q4FY23 | YoY | FY24 | FY23 | YoY |
| Rs 131 Cr | Rs 94 Cr | 40 per cent | Rs 425 Cr | Rs 356 Cr | 19 per cent |
News Broadcasting
BBC to cut up to 2,000 jobs in biggest overhaul in 15 years
Cost pressures and leadership change drive major workforce reduction plan
LONDON: BBC has unveiled plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs, roughly 10 per cent of its global workforce, in what marks its biggest downsizing in 15 years.
The announcement was made during an all-staff meeting led by interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies, as the broadcaster moves to tackle mounting financial pressures and reshape its operations.
Between 1,800 and 2,000 roles are expected to be eliminated from a workforce of around 21,500. The cuts form part of a broader plan to save £500 million over the next two years, aimed at offsetting rising costs, stagnating licence fee income and weaker commercial revenues.
In a communication to staff, BBC interim director-general Rhodri Talfan Davies said, “I know this creates real uncertainty, but we wanted to be open about the challenge,” acknowledging the impact the move would have across the organisation.
The restructuring comes at a time of leadership transition. Former director-general Tim Davie stepped down earlier this month, with Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, set to take over the role on May 18, 2026.
While some cost-cutting measures are being implemented immediately, the majority of the structural changes are expected to roll out over the next few years, with full savings targeted by the 2027–2028 financial year.
The broadcaster had earlier signalled its intent to reduce its cost base by around 10 per cent over a three-year period, warning of “difficult choices” as it adapts to shifting economic realities and audience expectations.
With operating costs hovering around £6 billion annually, the BBC’s latest move underscores the scale of the financial challenge it faces, as it balances public service commitments with the need for long-term sustainability in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
