News Broadcasting
Zee Business emerges as the leading YouTube live channel during budget day
Mumbai : Amidst the fervent anticipation surrounding the budget speech, Zee Business once again affirmed its unrivalled position in the realm of financial journalism, seizing the spotlight as the most-watched channel on YouTube Live at 12:00 PM. Surpassing its industry peers, Zee Business shattered previous viewership records, delivering insightful coverage and expert analysis during pivotal events.
As per claim by Zee Business on the basis of Data Beings report, Zee Business captivated its widespread audience with comprehensive insights into market trends and economic developments, as the most popular Livestream in terms of Average views during a 12 hour period from 000 hrs till 1200 hrs on 1 February, 2024.
Not only this, ZEE Business’ live views count even crossed a whopping 1,75,000 Live views during finance minister’s budget speech.
As per claim made by Zee Business , in comparison to Industry peers like Republic Bharat, TV 9 Bharatvarsh, News 18, India TV, CNBC Awaaz, Aaj Tak, ABP News, Zee Business consistently attracted higher viewership, reaffirming its position as the preferred destination for those seeking insightful analysis and updates on the stock market and economic affairs.
This remarkable achievement not only underscores the unwavering trust and credibility that millions of viewers place in Zee Business but also solidifies its position as a trailblazer in financial journalism, boasting a substantial viewership share of 25.03 per cent when compared with even the Hindi general news category.
In an industry landscape where competition for viewership is fierce, Zee Business continues to stand out as the preferred destination for those seeking accurate and timely financial information.
With its commitment to excellence and leadership, Zee Business remains at the forefront of delivering unparalleled value to its audience, reaffirming its status as the nation’s premier source of financial news.
Emphasising on the success of the livestreaming on the Budget, Zee Business, managing editor, Anil Singhvi, said, “In commemorating Zee Business’s feat of leading YouTube live viewership during the budget speech, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our viewers for their invaluable support. We take great pride in Zee Business’s performance during the livestream, which underscores our dedication to providing accurate and insightful financial news.
This accomplishment reiterates our unwavering commitment to delivering timely updates and comprehensive analysis, further establishing Zee Business as the foremost destination for nuanced coverage of market trends and economic insights.” he added.
Zee Business & WION, chief business officer further Madhu Soman, highlighted, “We’re incredibly thrilled by our success during the budget speech on YouTube live. Our primary aim has always been to offer our audience the finest in financial journalism, and surpassing our peers in viewership is a validation of our efforts. This achievement speaks volumes about the dedication and hard work of our team. Zee Business has consistently been at the forefront of financial journalism. Our dominant presence on YouTube live during the budget speech further emphasises our unwavering commitment to providing unmatched value and excellence to our valued viewers.”
As the nation’s premier source of financial reportage and analysis, Zee Business continues to set new standards for quality and reliability in news broadcasting.
Zee Media Corporation Ltd, one of India’s leading media companies, has a strong presence in the news and regional genres, with 16 news channels in seven different languages, reaching more than 528 million viewers through its linear and digital properties.
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.
