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Amrita TV showcases Dazzle Nite for Christmas
BENGALURU: As the red-robed Santa Claus sledges down from the North Pole with a jingle of bells to fill stockings to the brim with gaily wrapped gifts and the Xmas trees festooned with garlands, ribbons and glass sparkles brighter than the stars, Amrita TV tinsels the day with a bounty of programmes that celebrate the spirit of sharing and giving.
Back home after attending the special Xmas mass, viewers can tune in to 3 G Movie at 2 PM
3 G Third Generation’ is set against the backdrop of youth and modern technology. The movie moves forward through the three police officers – Manu, Suresh, and John – who try to bring about justice and peace with the aid of modern technologies like 3G.
John, Mehul, and Arun are cast in the key roles. Vidya Unni is the heroine. Saikumar, Devan, Ramu, Irshad, Kalinga Sasi, Sukumari, Archana, Krishnaprabha include the supporting cast.
Mohan Sithara composes music for the lines by Rafeeq Ahmed, Murukan Kattakkada, and Engandiyoor Chandrasekharan. K P Anilkumar produces the movie under the banner of Tarakarupini Creations.
Amrita TV is hosting a wonderful music and dance Christmas event Dazzle Nite which will be telecast on Dec 25 from 7 pm onwards.
Dazzle Nite features spectacular playback singers like Sayonara,Franco, Job, Mridula- each one having a distinct performance style.
The highlight of Dazzle Nite will be dazzling dance performances by noted actors like Shamna Kasim and Mahalekshmi.
To energize the Xmas spirit will be a rocking 8-member band,who will perform using Keyboard, Drums,Bass,Guitars,Flute and other percussion instruments.
Dazzle Nite representing a scintillating display of talents and performances will be staged for an invited audience on Dec 21 at the magnificent Durbar Hall Ground,Kochi.
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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.
