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Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14
MUMBAI: Bloomberg TV India, the nation’s premier English business news channel and Autocar India the most definitive magazine of the auto industry will present the Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14. The awards will be presented at a glittering function, in the august presence of an elite list of personalities from the corporate world who will come together, to salute achievers from the automotive sector.
Ms. Amrit Rai, Business Head – Bloomberg TV India speaking about the Awards said, “The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards have become the benchmark of performance for the industry and with each passing year the bar has been raised by the players. We expect the 2013 – 14 Awards to be a keenly fought battle across all categories and wish all nominees the very best.”
Mr. Hormazd Sorabjee, Editor – Autocar India magazine, speaking about the Awards said, “These awards have unmatched credibility thanks to an exhaustive evaluation process and a jury that is the best in the business. Consumers can rely on these awards to make an informed car buying decision.”
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14 will be given across 20 categories to the best and the most deserving contributors to the auto industry. The categories are ~ Car of the Year ; Bike of the Year ; Viewer’s Choice Car of the Year ; Viewer’s Choice Bike of the Year ; Best Design and Styling ; Best Variant of the Year ; Manufacturer of the Year ; Car Dealer of the Year; Technology and Innovation award ; Best Driver’s Car ; Best Value for Money ; Performance Car of the Year ; Saloon Car of the Year ; Compact Luxury Car of the Year ; SUV of the Year ; Premium SUV of the Year ; MPV of the year ; Engine of the Year ; Premium Bike of the Year ; Import Bike of the Year.
The jury panel comprising of experts like Hormazd Sorabjee (Editor – Autocar India); Renuka Kirpalani (Editor – Autocar show); Shapur Kotwal (Deputy Editor – Autocar India & Editor – What Car? India); Narain Karthikeyan (India’s first Formula 1 Driver); Kartikeya Singhee (Consultant Editor – Autocar Show); Manvendra Singh (India’s leading Automotive Historian & Restorer); Rishad Cooper (Two Wheeler Editor – Autocar India); C S Santosh (Motocross Rider).The entire methodology and process is validated by knowledge partners KPMG.
The Bloomberg TV India Autocar India Awards 2013-14, to be held on December 20th at the Seaside Lawns of The Taj Lands End in Mumbai, is presented by Reliance General Insurance and powered by Mobil 1.
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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.
