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Revolutionising Agri-Food Dialogue: Zee 24 TAAS set to telecast Shetkari Parishad on 26 August 2023
Mumbai: Zee24 TAAS, Maharashtra’s leading Marathi news channel, is set to captivate audiences with its most-awaited impactful Agri-Food Dialogue through the telecast of ‘Shetkari Parishad’ conclave, held in Pune. The telecast, scheduled for Saturday, 26 August 2023, at 4 PM, promises to be a beacon of transformative dialogue and innovation in the fields of Agriculture and Food Processing.
With an unwavering commitment to fostering progress, Zee24 TAAS brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the key issues facing these critical industries. The Shetkari Parishad conclave not only highlighted the latest developments, opportunities, challenges, but also comprised of in-depth discussions focusing on the path forward for the agriculture and food processing sector.
The wide-spread viewers of Zee24 TAAS will be able to get a deeper understanding on the sector listening to the esteemed voices from various domains, including political leaders and industry experts. Among them, Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee president Nan Patole highlighted the need for enhanced budget provisions for agriculture, stating, “Even though India is known for agriculture, the budget provisions are sufficient enough and not planned in a strategized way.” Emphasizing on the importance of soil health, Govt. of Maharashtra minister of agriculture Dhananjay Munde also further stated, “Farmers need to check the quality of soil that will eventually help them to determine the fertility for better harvest.”
Speaking on the success of Shetkari Parishad, Zee 24 TAAS editor Shetkari Parishad Nilesh Khare said, “The Shetkari Parishad is an agricultural renaissance that will echo in the annals of our history. It holds the power to shape a bright and progressive future for the agriculture industry. It is, in fact, a testament to our dedication to fostering impactful conversations that drive innovation and transformation within the sector.”
Zee Media Corporation Ltd CEO Abhay Ojha further added, “Our commitment to empowering the agriculture and food processing sector is resolute. The Shetkari Parishad serves as a cauldron of transformation, unifying the forward-thinkers, game-changers, and pathfinders who are scripting a new narrative for this critical sector.”
Co-presented by by Pitambari Nursery Franchise and Akkudas Trading, Shetkari Parishad’s Tourism Partner was the Directorate of Tourism Maharashtra State, its Banking Partner was Buldhana Urban Cooperative Credit Society Ltd, its Associate Sponsors are Kanhaiya agro, Rajashree lottery, Quick start 24 Group, J.K.Hightek ops Ropvatika, Universal Biocon Pvt ltd, Vidharbha Irrigation system Pvt ltd, Dr.Bawaskar Technology(agro) pvt ltd and DYP Group, the Zee24 TAAS Shetkari Parishad has positioned itself as a catalyst for change in the agricultural 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.
