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News18 Lokmat hosts a successful Navi Mumbai conclave highlighting real estate growth and opportunities
Mumbai: News18 Lokmat successfully hosted the Navi Mumbai conclave, an exclusive event that brought together industry experts to discuss the growing real estate landscape in Navi Mumbai. Held on January 31st, the conclave featured meaningful conversations surrounding growth prospects and emerging opportunities in the region’s real estate sector.
The event witnessed the presence of industry leaders, including Housing Minister Shri Atul Save, who talked about the government’s efforts in developing Navi Mumbai and its future. Followed by Minister Save’s perspective on creating impactful strategies and initiatives to foster the city’s growth.
The major highlight of the event was an engaging panel discussion with prominent guests including Mr. Shahaji Patil, Managing Committee Member Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM) & Partner of SM Developers, Builders Association of Navi Mumbai; Mr. Devang Trivedi, Trustee of Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM) &, MD, Progressive group, Builders Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM).
During the discussion, the panelists engaged in compelling discussions on affordable and luxury housing, and the various factors that influence the real estate market dynamics in Navi Mumbai. The Navi Mumbai conclave promises to offer viewers an exclusive insight into the deliberations and key takeaways from the event. The event was co-presented by News18 Lokmat and Chetak Minerals.
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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.
