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CNN-IBN launches ‘Clean Up India’ campaign
MUMBAI: India is facing an increasing environment and health challenge on account of lack of a reliable public waste and accumulating garbage and dirt across major cities. A sustainable solution for this increasing menace is the need of the hour.
It is against this background that CNN-IBN has launched its Clean Up India campaign. The channel has always been a thought leader and is credited with introducing various public service campaigns in the past – the current campaign is in line with this legacy of ours. As the nation gears up to celebrate its 68th Independence Day, India’s channel of choice is asking citizens to join the fight to keep the nation clean. The campaign will provide viewers with a platform to identify the areas in their cities that are eyesores and unhygienic due to filth and garbage. They will be invited to share this information with the channel in the form of pictures, videos and messages along with their suggestions and ideas to tackle this issue. The channel will not only bring this to the notice of the concerned authorities and will try to catalyze necessary action.
The programming details are as follows:
- SHOW THE FILTH – 60-90 seconder capsules will run in the news bulletins through the day where CNN-IBN reporters will cover various spots in different cities where garbage is routinely dumped. The combination of visuals and vox-pops will feature the views of the locals and will also highlight the reaction of relevant Government officials on this.
- CLEAN INDIA HEROES – Special stories in the news bulletins to profile individuals and groups who are doing their bit to keep the city clean.
The initiative will culminate with a special one-hour show on the eve of the Independence Day, 14 August where a panel of experts and policymakers will discuss and share their insights on how to tackle this issue.
To know more about ‘Clean Up India’ initiative tune into CNN-IBN from Monday, 4 August till 15 August, Independence day and don’t miss the special on hour show on 14 August AT 8PM-9PM with a repeat, next day.
To upload videos & pictures and share your views visit: http://cj.ibnlive.in.com/cleanupindia/
News Broadcasting
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.
