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Election Prime on CNN-IBN & IBN7
New Delhi: As we approach the most complex and crucial elections in the history of India, India’s leading general news channels CNN-IBN & IBN7 are ready to provide their viewers a programming line-up which will be extensive. In order to enable viewers to understand even the minutest nuances, CNN-IBN and IBN7 present Election Prime, an exclusive band during the evening prime time which will have comprehensive elections programming.
The network believes that elections are a celebration of democracy hence through its diverse and unique election based programming it aims to reach out to the most critical fragment of elections – the common man. Fronted by IBN Network’s best known anchors, journalists and experts, this exclusive band on CNN-IBN and IBN7 will offer a range of and variety of shows. From the most scientific poll studied to the most detailed profiling of key leaders, special documentaries, extensive polling and counting day coverage to interesting trivia – our programming package will provide an unmatched overview to the viewers.
Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 & IBN-Lokmat, said, “This election season, we at IBN Network are all set with our diverse and extensive line up of election programming. Our prime focus is to provide each and every aspect of elections to the viewers so as to empower them to make informed decisions. We are positioning Election Prime as the single window for our viewers to get all relevant information pertaining to General Elections 2014.”
ELECTION PRIME:-
CNN-IBN: 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM
IBN7: 7:30 PM to10:30PM
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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.
