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16,000 people in Delhi and Mumbai Walk for Health with Max Bupa
MUMBAI: Max Bupa Health Insurance hosted the second edition of Max Bupa Walk for Health initiative in Delhi and Mumbai today. The event witnessed an enthusiastic participation from more than 16, 000 people in Delhi and Mumbai who pledged to incorporate more walking into their daily routine.
Max Bupa Walk for Health is a first of its kind initiative which aims to encourage people to walk more and bring about a positive and long term sustainable behavioural change in their lifestyle. The five kilometre walk in Delhi was flagged off by Anuroop (Tony) Singh, Chairman, Max Bupa, Manasije Mishra, Chief Executive, Max Bupa and health icon and ace tennis player Sania Mirza.
The Mumbai walk was flagged off by Birender Ahluwalia, Director – Sales and Distribution, Max Bupa and leading Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor. Nick toons Dora the Explorer and Ninja Turtles flagged off the two kilometre walk for children and senior citizens in Delhi. Speaking about the health initiative, Anuroop (Tony) Singh, Chairman, Max Bupa said,
“At Max Bupa, it is our constant endeavour to encourage people to stay healthy and actively avert lifestyle diseases. Walking is one of the simplest forms of exercise and has innumerable health benefits. We are happy to see the response that this initiative has been garnering across India and hope it motivates people to continue walking for healthier and more successful lives.”
Manasije Mishra, Chief Executive, Max Bupa said, “Our research has shown that one fourth of the Indians do not exercise. At Max Bupa, our purpose is to help people live healthier and more successful lives. Max Bupa Walk for Health is a platform to educate people about the multiple benefits of walking and create a health movement in India. We are delighted to witness such an enthusiastic response to the second edition of the initiative.”
Expressing her belief in the initiative, Sonam Kapoor said, “Health needs to be a priority for all of us and I am glad to be a part of an initiative like Walk for Health as it promotes walking for good health among the general public. Walking Is the easiest way to stay fit and I recommend it to everyone. I really enjoyed being a part of this event and seeing so many Mumbaikars walk together for good health.”
The event was attended by people of different age groups including celebrities, health enthusiasts, school children, customers, agents, partners and employees of Max Group companies with their friends and family. Celebrities like Manish Paul, Pooja Bedi, Kunal Kohli, Dilip Tahil,Raza Murad, Meiyang Chng and Smriti Irani also participated in Max Bupa Walk for Health in Delhi and Mumbai.
Thousands of Indians had participated in Max Bupa Walk for Health last year and pledged to incorporate more walking into their daily lives. This year the initiative focused on Delhi and Mumbai, as owing to a sedentary lifestyle, people living in these metropolises are more prone to stress and lead an unhealthy life.
Max Bupa Walk for Health Survey, a recent study on the walking behaviour of people in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore has revealed that one in two people feel less stressed, one in four people feel more socially active and productive at work after walking. Special Zumba dance session and health camps were organized for the participants at the sidelines of the event.
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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.
