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Dangal’s ‘Pyar Ki Luka Chuppi’ crosses the 100-episode milestone!
Leading Hindi General Entertainment Channel, Dangal, a part of Enterr10 network recently became the first Hindi GEC to air fresh episodes of their fictional show Pyar Ki Luka Chuppi. Adding another feather to its cap, the channel crossed the monumental 100-episode landmark for its original programming show Pyar Ki Luka Chuppi. The day brought great joy to the entire team of the show which was followed by a small celebration on the set.
Popular amongst viewers from across the heartland, the show has been an instant hit with the viewers. After Sarthak (Rahul Sharma) and Srishti (Aparna Dixit) parting ways from their marriage, the show took a one-year leap with Srishti now in a bold new avatar. The show also witnessed the entry of a new character, Angad played by Alan Kapoor who plays a pivotal role.
Commenting on reaching the landmark for the first time, Dangal spokesperson, said, "Pyar Ki Luka Chuppi has taken viewers on a journey like never before. The story has seen ups and downs and Srishti turn into a strong independent self-made woman. While Srishti’s character has become an audience favorite, the show too is revered across different sets of viewers. We are grateful to our viewers for their continued support and will continue to bring content that is entertaining, engaging and heartwarming."
Expressing happiness on the success of the show, Aparna Dixit who plays the role of Srishti, said, “This 100-episode journey has been a very special one for all of us amidst these unprecedented times. As an actor, I feel blessed to have successfully completed this milestone and I wish that we cross many more. This landmark wouldn’t have been possible without the love and affection from our viewers. Rejoicing on the completion of 100-episodes, we made sure we are following all norms of social distancing while celebrating our success. Since our show airs daily, the team is putting in a lot of effort to give their best to the audience and therefore we decided to do a small cake cutting session on the set before resuming to shoot.”
The cast and the crew celebrated the successful completion of their 100-episode milestone by cutting a cake on the set while following all norms of social distancing.
Keep watching Pyar Ki Luka Chuppi daily at 7 pm only on Dangal. The show is sure to keep viewers excited and gripped with new turn of events.
Dangal TV is available in all leading cable networks and DTH platforms – DD Free Dish (CHN NO 27), Tata Sky(CHN NO 177), Airtel (CHN NO 133), Dish TV (CHN NO 119) and Videocon D2H (CHN NO 106).
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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.
