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News18 Lokmat brings Ganeshotsav to life with ‘Bappa Morya Re’
Mumbai: As people across the country come together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, News18 Lokmat has embraced the festive spirit with its special initiative, ‘Bappa Morya Re’. The 10-day celebration revolves around the cultural significance, vibrant energy, and rich traditions of Ganeshotsav, bringing the joy and grandeur of Maharashtra’s cherished festival to life.
News18 Lokmat’s special programming dives into the essence of Ganeshotsav, capturing the spirit of the festival with interviews, stories, and live reports from various pandals across the state. With this initiative, the channel offers its viewers coverage from the majestic installations of Ganesh idols to the various rituals being performed, bringing the celebration to life like never before.
In addition to the daily programming, the channel has lined up extensive live coverage of Ganesh Visarjan, bringing devotional and emotional moments as thousands of devotees bid farewell to their beloved Bappa. To further enhance the festive atmosphere, renowned celebrities are also visiting News18 Lokmat’s for festive stories as well seek the blessings of Bappa.
News18 Lokmat ‘Bappa Morya Re’ continues to be the ultimate Ganeshotsav celebration on television. Tune in at 5.21 PM every day for the special coverage.Bappa Morya is co-presented by Oxyrich & Finolex Pipes & Fittings , Co-powered by Reliance Industries ltd, Banking Partner SVC Co-Operative Bank Ltd, Education Partner Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Special Partners Society Tea & Denver
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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.
