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Unlock financial prosperity With ET Now and ET Swadesh’s Diwali programming
Mumbai: Ushering in a season of happiness and prosperity, ET Now and ET Now Swadesh have unveiled a specially curated Diwali programming. The exclusive week-long line-up of interactive and engaging content, themed ‘Samvat 2081-Review, Revise, Rise’ on ET NOW and ‘Samvat 2081 – Ye Diwali Samruddhi Wali’ on ET NOW Swadesh, is aimed at guiding viewers toward financial prosperity.
Committed to India’s growth story, both channels promise viewers week long programming packed with expert insights and interactive shows to help them review their portfolio, revise their strategy, and rise with India during this auspicious period of Samvat 2081.
Diwali special programming on ET Now includes:
1 Investment Gurus: Investors Hiren Ved (Director & CIO, Alchemy Capital), Viktor Shvets (Global Strategist, The FII View), Neelkanth Mishra (Chief Economist, Axis Capital), Manish Chokhani (Director, Enam Group), Ravi Dharamshi (Founder & CIO, ValueQuest Investment Advisors), Ramdeo Agarwal (Chairman, Motilal Oswal Group) and market veteran Madhusudan Kela, will deep dive into investment philosophies and perspectives on the current market. Each episode airing at 9:20 am and 10 am will delve into investment strategies for the year ahead in Samvat 2081.
2 Consumption Pulse: This segment will capture India’s consumption story, drawing attention to the festive sales trends across sectors, highlighting the significance of a consumption-driven economy. Through exclusive interviews, this segment, airing at 10:20 am everyday will provide a snapshot of the broader implications that await investors. The panellists include Amar Sheth (MD, Group Shaman), Vinkesh Gulati, (Vice President – Automotive Skills Development Council – India and Former President FADA), and Amit Kumar Sinha, (MD & CEO, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd).
3 ‘FUND’tastic Managers: This dynamic show takes viewers inside the world of India’s top mutual fund managers, offering exclusive insights into their strategies for high returns. Airing at 12:15 pm every day, industry experts Harsha Upadhyaya (CIO, Kotak MF), Sailesh Bhan (CIO – Equity Investments, Nippon), Mahesh Patil (CIO, Birla MF), and Rajeev Thakkar (CIO, PPFAS) will provide actionable advice for navigating risks.
4 Wizards Of Wealth: A series spotlighting India’s top wealth architects as they navigate complex markets and manage high-net-worth portfolios for India’s elite. Airing daily at 12:45 pm, the show features prominent wealth managers Anup Maheshwari (Co-Founder & CIO, 360 One Wealth), Feroze Azeez (Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Wealth), Ashish Shankar (MD & CEO, Motilal Oswal Wealth), and Vikas Khemani (Founder, Carnelian Asset Management).
5 The Money Show: Focused on guiding first-time investors, this show airing every day at 5 pm helps viewers to begin their investment journey with special segments like ‘Gruhlaxmi to DhanLaxmi’, ‘Clean Your Portfolio’, ‘Diwali Darbar’ featuring Anushka Rathod and Arun Kumar (Funds India), Niranjan Awasthi (Head – product & Marketing, Edelweiss AMC), Sahil Kapoor (Head of products and market strategy, DSP Mutual Fund), Harsha Upadhyaya (CFA, Kotak Mahindra AMC), Trideep Bhattacharya (CIO, Edelweiss MF), Ashish Gupta (CIO, Axis MF) amongst others.
6 Commodity Central: Commodity Central, airing on October 29 at 4:30 pm, delves into the evolving global commodities landscape for the new Samvat. From oil and precious metals to agricultural goods, experts Sehul Bhatt, (Director- Research, CRISIL Market Intelligence and Analytics), Anindya Banerjee, (Vice President – Currency Derivatives & Interest Rate Derivatives, Kotak Securities) and Ramesh Varakhedkar, (Head of Commodities, ICICI Securities) will analyze market trends and the key commodities to watch this year.
7 ET NOW Realty Reckoner: This comprehensive real estate guide airing on October 30 at 4:30 pm covers topics exploring realty trends, residential and commercial properties, REITs, taxation and more. Featuring Anuj Puri, Chairman, ANAROCK Group, this show will help viewers plan their real estate portfolios.
ET NOW SWADESH’s special Diwalis programming includes,
1 Top 10 Investment Policies by Nikunj Dalmia: Join Nikunj Dalmia, Editor-in-Chief, ET NOW and ET NOW SWADESH, as he unveils his top 10 investment mantras in this show on October 29 at 12:30 pm. As a veteran journalist and market expert, Dalmia will empower investors with insights to enhance their portfolios this Diwali.
2 Diwali Darbar: A roundtable featuring top CIOs Harsha Upadhyay (CIO, Kotak AMC), Trideep Bhattacharya (CIO, Edelweiss MF), and Anish Tawakaly (ICICI MF), will discuss investment strategies for Samvat 2081. The segment airing on October 29 at 12:30 p.m will offer deep insights into market expectations and portfolio adjustments for the new financial year.
3 Diwali Discount on Shares: Airing on October 30 at 12:30 pm, this is a special segment focusing on stocks trading at attractive valuations. Experts Sunny Agrawal (Head – Retail Fundamental Desk, SBI Securities) and Gaurang Shah (Head Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services) will share their research-based insights, helping investors spot key opportunities in the market this Diwali.
4 Rocket Share: In this exciting segment airing on October 31 at 12:30 pm, market experts Mayuresh Joshi, Abhishek Agarwal, and Vivek Karwa (CEO, Vridhi Investment) will present their top 3 stock picks for Samvat 2081, catering to short, medium, and long-term investors aiming for stellar returns.
5 Ye Diwali Samruddhi Wali – Grihalaxmi Se Dhanlaxmi: Focusing on women’s financial freedom, this segment airing on November 1 at 4 pm will have expert Aayushi Dholakia, as she shares insights into women’s journey towards achieving financial independence, empowering viewers with actionable advice on managing finances effectively.
On 1 November 2024, ET Now and ET Now Swadesh will air a special Muhurat Trading Session from 5-7 PM to celebrate the new Hindu calendar year. Featuring live market analysis and strategies, the session will include insights from experts Ramesh Damani, Sunil Singhania (Founder, Abakkus Asset Manager LLP), Nilesh Shah (MD & CEO, Kotak MF), Vijay Kedia, Harsha Upadhyaya (CIO, Kotak AMC), Sunil Subramanium along with chartists Kunal Bothra and Nooresh Merani. The show will blend the auspiciousness of Diwali with expert financial advice, focusing on market trends and investment opportunities for the year ahead.
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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.
