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TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards celebrates 50 Years of DD Bangla & Feluda
MUMBAI: The recently concluded TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards has been a star-studded event that paid tribute to the two significant milestones in the Indian television and entertainment industry. The first element was observing the golden jubilee of Doordarshan (DD Bangla), whose invaluable contribution paved the way for the shaping of the broadcasting industry. The event felicitated TV personalities who had immensely contributed to the development of the television industry since the Doordarshan days.
The second highlight of this event was celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved Bengali detective character Feluda, created by the legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. TV9 Bangla honoured all the actors to date who played the role of Feluda.
TV9 Bangla managing editor and business head Amritanshu Bhattacharya, asserted, “The first edition of TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards was a runaway success. On witnessing the overwhelming response, we have organised the second edition of the TV9 Bangla Ghorer Bioscope Awards this year in a grand way. With the wholehearted support of the Tollywood, television & OTT industry players, this event has grown in stature. Last year, we included TV & OTT that had earned immense popularity. Hence, this year, we have included Movie releases in OTT as well. I am confident that this event will further escalate & reach a greater height of success next year onwards.”
The glittering award evening was graced by mesmerizing live performances of renowned singers Aratrika of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Madhubanti Bagchi and Iman Chakraborty, whose soulful renditions resonated with the audience. The evening was a perfect mix of nostalgia, celebration, and recognition of talent across the media and entertainment industry of Bengal.
The sponsors of this event have been listed below:
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Fridaay |
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Lalbaba Rice |
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Co-powered by |
Benarasi Niketan |
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Dr. S.C Deb’s Rheumalin Gold Capsules |
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Dear Lotteries |
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Sunrise |
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Softovac |
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Health Partner |
Samaritan |
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Real Estate Partner |
Merlin |
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Special Partners |
Finolex Pipes & Fittings |
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Tata Intra Gold Picks |
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Togetherness Partner |
Mio Amore |
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Associate Sponsors |
Willowood |
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Liv-N- Zyme |
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Radio Partner |
Red FM 93.5 |
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Print Partner |
Sangbad Pratidin |
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Outdoor Partner |
Arun Sign |
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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.
