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CNN-IBN, IBN7 to conduct exclusive poll on Modi government’s one year in power
MUMBAI: As CNN-IBN and IBN7’s special programming around Modi Government’s one year in power draws to a close, the channels present a special poll for its viewers assessing the government’s performance from the common man’s / woman’s perspective.
Marking a shift in leadership and style of governance, Modi government in the last one year undertook a series of administrative measures to achieve the vision of a better India. To evaluate the impact of these changes through the eyes of the common men and women, Axis APM conducted a comprehensive survey across 20 states and more than 200 districts with a sample size of 20,000 across all age groups and sections of society.
With an aim of giving its viewers the sharpest and the most incisive analysis, the survey questions revolve include various facet of the government’s performance such as- the financial situation of the country, employment opportunities, reduction in inflation, corruption, etc. The channels will bring to its viewers the most detailed analysis of the findings with the finest panel of guests & experts that include Aakar Patel, R.Jagannathan, Ashok Malik, Nalin Kohli, Manini Chatterjee and Shankkar Aiyar.
The special poll programming will be aired on IBN7 from 23 to 25 May, 8pm-10pm and on CNN-IBN on 25 May at 8 pm–10.30 pm.
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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.
