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Zee24 Ghanta organises 14th Ananya Samman
Mumbai : Zee 24 Ghanta successfully organised the 14th edition of Ananya Samman, a platform to appreciate and reward individuals who have selflessly contributed to the society through their exemplary humanitarian works. This on-ground event held in Kolkata, was graced by various dignitaries of the city.
Emphasising on the key objective of Ananya Samman, ZEE Media CEO Abhay Ojha said “Initiatives like Ananya Samman is a step forward to encourage the viewers & the citizens of the country at large, to make this world a better place. Through Ananya Samman, the channel has been felicitating & honouring visionaries for their outstanding contributions to the society.”
Ananya Sadharan (which brings to light the achievements of individuals from various walks of life who have dedicated their lives to the service of society despite various barriers), Ananya Samman (rewards people who have contributed to society through art, literature, cinema, sports and have excelled, overcoming any kind of language and regional barriers), and Ananya Maha Samman (an inspiration for the ages to come).
The exemplary work done by some of the good Samaritans of the society who have been rewarded with Ananya Sadharan Samman are as follows:
Babunath Tudu
He constructed an ashram in Bankura, West Bengal to take care of the tribal children, providing them with their basic needs – food, shelter & education.
Ambarish Nag Chowdhury
He created a HAM Radio to help and find estranged individuals in various public gatherings. This initiative has helped in rescuing more than 200 people. Additionally, he also assisted disaster management team of the Indian Army during various operations.
Anil Garai-
He has been planting trees in the barren lands and converted them into a considerable amount of vegetation in the remotest part of West Bengal for over 40 years.
Kartick Mondal
He converted his house into a local school to allow the children of his village receive basic education.
Sanjit Jadab
A budding sportsperson in his teens was unable to pursue his dream of becoming one due to financial issues. Today, he provides free training to athletes who have represented the nation in various international sports events.
In addition to the above, the channel also felicitated Dev (Bengali actor), Shantanu Moitra, Chandra Bhattacharya (artist), Dr. Partha Kumar Sarkar (Scientist, Bharat Biotech), Jhulan Goswami with the Ananya Samman while Mary Kom and Leander Paes were presented with the Ananya Maha Samman awards this year.
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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.
