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Zee 24 Taas’ Udyog Sammelan ignites Maharashtra’s entrepreneurial spirit
MUMBAI: Maharashtra’s business landscape is evolving, and Zee 24 Taas is ensuring entrepreneurs don’t miss a beat. The channel will telecast the Udyog Sammelan, a premier entrepreneurial event, on 8 Feb at 2:30 pm, 9 Feb at 3:30 pm, 10 Feb at 3:30 pm, and 11 Feb at 3:30 pm. If you’re an entrepreneur—or just dream of being your own boss—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
With the theme ‘Empowering Maharashtra’s Next-Gen Entrepreneurs’, the summit dissected key business challenges and solutions, covering everything from funding access and government policies to digital transformation and industrial innovation. The event placed a spotlight on agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, and services, showing how young visionaries are reshaping Maharashtra’s economic fabric.
Udyog Sammelan wasn’t just talk—it was about action. Here’s what the state’s key decision-makers had to say:
1 Industries minister Uday Samant announced that 20 acres out of every 100 acres acquired will be reserved for MSME startups, setting the stage for Navi Mumbai’s rise as a semiconductor and data centre hub.
2 Minister of ports development Nitesh Narayan Rane revealed that Vadavan Port is set to become Asia’s largest, propelling Maharashtra into a new era of economic expansion. “Our vision is to make Konkan an industrial hub,” he declared.
3 Minister of skill development & entrepreneurship, Mangal Prabhat Lodha stressed the importance of employee respect in building successful industries. He also announced the integration of 438 ITIs into industry operations and the launch of a Private Participation Policy.
Zee 24 Taas editor Kamlesh Sutar underscored the importance of the initiative, stating, “The Udyog Sammelan was not just a conference—it was a catalyst for Maharashtra’s entrepreneurial growth. By bringing together industry leaders and innovators, we are ensuring that these powerful insights reach a larger audience, enabling entrepreneurs to unlock new opportunities.”
Zee Media Corporation Ltd CEO Karan Abhishek Singh echoed this sentiment, adding, “At Zee Media, we thrive on fostering meaningful partnerships that drive impact. This telecast is our commitment to supporting the business community, sparking new ideas, and creating a robust ecosystem for Maharashtra’s entrepreneurs.”
The Udyog Sammelan telecast is more than just another business discussion—it’s a masterclass in navigating today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Whether you’re an established entrepreneur, a startup enthusiast, or just someone curious about where Maharashtra’s industries are headed, this broadcast is packed with actionable insights, strategic guidance, and success stories that can inspire and inform your next big move.
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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.
