News Broadcasting
Times Now clinches 27 per cent market share, dominates Delhi election coverage
MUMBAI: Times Now has once again proved its mettle, emerging as the undisputed leader in Delhi Assembly elections coverage. During counting week, the channel led the English news genre with an impressive 27 per cent market share, solidifying its position as India’s go-to election news headquarters.
Times Now’s Counting Week Prime Time programming left competitors in the dust, raking in a commanding 28 per cent viewership share. Flagship shows like India Upfront and The Newshour delivered real-time insights and hard-hitting debates, making sure audiences stayed informed with accurate and credible analysis.
On Voting Day, 5 February 2025, Times Now left no room for debate, securing a dominant 31 per cent market share. With live ground reports, expert commentary, and exclusive interviews, the channel brought the election action straight to viewers, making sure no crucial moment was missed.
When it came to exit polls, Times Now remained unchallenged, locking in a 32 per cent market share. Backed by credible political insights and expert-driven analysis, the channel reinforced its status as the most trusted source for election news.
Times Now’s comprehensive lineup included Delhi Dangal: Ground Zero Survey, Public Manch, and National Debate, keeping viewers engaged at every stage of the electoral battle. Powered by seasoned journalists and a robust election roadmap, the channel delivered gripping, insightful, and data-backed coverage that outshone its competitors.
With a relentless commitment to engaging, authoritative, and in-depth journalism, Times Now once again proved why it remains India’s first choice for election coverage.
News Broadcasting
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.
