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News18 Kerala’s ‘Malayali of the Year 2023’ awards recognise Kerala’s brightest stars
Mumbai: News18 Kerala is pleased to announce the grand celebration of the ‘Malayali of the Year 2023’ awards, an event dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions of individuals and organizations from the vibrant state of Kerala. The event is scheduled to take place at the luxurious Grand Hyatt in Trivandrum on 2 November 2023
News18 Kerala’s ‘Malayali of the Year’ award seeks to recognize people whose steadfast dedication has not only strengthened the foundation of our beloved state but has also propelled Kerala to new heights. The event will honor the dynamic and powerful individuals who have dedicated their lives to making Kerala a better and stronger state, and thereby making India a greater nation.
This year’s ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair with an impressive guest list. These renowned figures have made significant contributions to Kerala’s cultural and social landscape. The esteemed guests gracing the event include actress Revathi; singer K S Chithra; M.A Yusuf Ali – Lulu Group, singer M.G. Sreekumar, and many more
The News18 Kerala ‘Malayali of the Year’ winners are divided into nine categories: Literature; Sports; Traditional Malayali Brand; Music Icons; Malayali Voice; Cultural Icons; Inspirational Women; Global Malayali and Malayali of the Year
The presence of Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, will be the event’s highlight. His participation exemplifies the state’s commitment to recognizing and appreciating the outstanding efforts of those who have made Kerala proud. The News18 Kerala ‘Malayali of the Year 2023’ awards ceremony is set to be an unforgettable evening, showcasing the resilience, creativity, and spirit of Kerala.
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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.
