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Zee News series ‘Hila Ke Rakh Diya’ to be hosted by Raju Srivastava
MUMBAI: Zee News is set to launch a series –Hila Ke rakh diya. With 2006 just around the corner, Zee News takes a look at memories of 2005. The programme has been designed to showcase all major events of the year 2005 that had shook up not just individuals or the society of the entire nation but the world.
In this 15-minute programme that will kick off on 21 December at 8:30 pm, Hila Ke rakh diya, will look at the many faces of the year as it comes to an end. The show will be hosted by the well-known comedian Raju Srivastava. The programme will run in bulletins at 7 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 7 pm, 8:30 pm, 10 pm and 12:30 am.
With a mix of all events the programme looks back at the year and covers subjects from politics to natural disasters to sports, economy, films, fashion and celebrity, crime, terrorism and important international events that match up to the title of Hila Ke rakh diya.
Reflecting on the year that passed by, Srivastava looks at most events on a lighter vein with the aim of informing as well as entertaining. Hila Ke rakh diya is not just about the satirical events but also a sombre look at those events that spelt tragedy to many a soul, be it the year beginning with fresh memories of the Tsunami or the recent quake that shook lives on either side of Kashmir, informs an official release.
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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.
