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News18 Lokmat announces ‘Mood Maharashtracha’ and ‘Maharashtrachi Tai Sahib’
Mumbai: As Maharashtra prepares for its state elections, News18 Lokmat is stepping up its commitment to provide detailed coverage by launching two significant programs: Mood Maharashtracha and Maharashtrachi Tai Sahib. These initiatives, part of the overarching campaign Maharashtracha Mahasangram, are designed to capture the diverse sentiments and opinions of voters across the state.
Mood Maharashtracha is dedicated to reporting from constituencies across Maharashtra. It captures ground-level opinions on critical issues such as health, infrastructure, education, and the work done by the current government. Anchored by Vishal Pardeshi, the program aims to bring forth the concerns of the common man, providing a platform for local leaders to articulate their visions for the upcoming elections. By highlighting voters’ real concerns, Mood Maharashtracha presents an authentic view of the election landscape.
On the other hand, Maharashtrachi Tai Sahib offers a unique angle by focusing on the viewpoints of women voters, warmly referred to as ‘Tai Sahib’. Hosted by Suvarna Joshi, the program focuses on the voices and political objectives of women from all walks of life highlighting their opinions on current issues, leadership, and development priorities.
Over the course of 25 days,Mood Maharashtracha and Maharashtrachi Tai Sahib will travel across Maharashtra, providing region-specific in-depth analysis and insights of voter sentiment, bringing viewers a closer look at the aspects influencing the state’s political landscape.
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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.
