News Broadcasting
News Nation Network celebrates the ninth anniversary
Mumbai: News Nation is the network that always stands for fearless journalism with an uncompromising commitment to the integrity of news coverage. The channel is proud to have maintained this attitude for nine years in a row.
In the span of nine years, News Nation has successfully set the agenda for news broadcast and is credited with not just its own spectacular rise but also for the exponential growth of the genre. It has countless achievements and accomplishments with steady growth over the years, along with some serious in-roads in the digital field, representing clients from all over India.
The channel has shown consistent growth and is ahead of various other Hindi news channels. The ratings have always proven the channel’s zest for better and healthier news which reaches out to a large number of masses. It is News Nation’s vision and mission to be close to every Indian home and that’s why the channel has launched and always supported programmes and events that are close to a wide section of society. News Nation has provided an entire spectrum of emotions to its viewers, a value that is well captured in its tagline – ‘Khabrain Jo Banti Hain Aapki Power.’
“The role of responsible and accurate news brands has become even more important in a world awash with misinformation, and News Nation is committed to serving the nation with integrity and fearless journalism,” said News Nation Network president of sales and marketing Abhay Ojha. “Every year we strive to be creative to our partners and clients present all over India. This year we are going to be steadfast in our approach towards events and summits based across the Nation. We sincerely thank one and all who have been a part of this glorious journey with us.”
News Broadcasting
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.
