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Europe Music Awards Live on Vh1 presented by Micromax!
MUMBAI: It’s raining awardson Vh1 this season! The channel brings some of the prestigious international awards to India only for the entertainment of their ardent fans. After airing the coveted Video Music Awards 2013, the international music channel is all set to air the much-awaited 2013 Europe Music Awards Live on Vh1 presented by MicromaxonMonday,November 11, 2013. The red carpet special will be premiering Live at 12:30am and the main show will be premiering Liveat 1:30 amwith a prime time repeat9 pm onwards. So, make sure you don’t miss out on fashion, awards, and live performances only on Vh1!
The Europe Music Awards is a platform which recognizes music from different genres and languages across the globe. As the star studded awards night unveils at the Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, catch a whole new list of artists perform at one of the most esteemed awards of this year.The incredible night will see major attractions like Katy Perrywith an opening act performance. Also mesmerizing the audience with his enchanting voice will be the multi-talented Bruno Marsperforming to a hit song from his multi-platinum album, Unorthodox Jukebox.
The Special Guest for the evening is Ron Burgundywhile international hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg and Dutch DJ/ producer Afrojackwill team up for an epic EMA performance. That’s not all, after giving an unforgettable performance with Miley Cyrus at the VMAs, the Blurred Lines hit-makerRobin Thicke is all set to make his EMA debut this year with 4 nominations. Rock band Imagine Dragonswho have been nominated in the ‘Best New Act’ and ‘Best Push Act’ categories will have a special performance that is sure to set the stage on fire
As the EMAs are a celebration of the greatest talents in the world…it’s only fitting that the people who hand out the awards are amazing talents as well! This year, set to give out the gongs are Iggy Azalea, Ellie Goulding, Jared Leto, Rita Ora, BridgitMendler, Carice van Houten and Colton Haynes. The back stage drama will be presented by Ariana Grande while the emcee for the awards night is Redfoo of LMFAO.
SaysFerzad Palia, SVP andGeneral Manager – English Entertainment, Viacom18 Pvt. Ltd.,“Vh1 is known for bringing the Biggest and best Live International award shows to its audiences and this month we’re airing the Europe Music Awards 2013, LIVE from Amsterdam. India will witness historical performances and moments that makes this one of the most coveted awards shows in the world.”
Speaking on the association, Mr. Shubhodip Pal, Chief Marketing Officer, Micromax said, “Micromax believes in bringing alive the most unique experiences to the Indian youth through its brand associations and product innovations. With the Europe Music Awards 2013, we are bringing alive yet another unique experience for our consumers by giving them an opportunity to witness the awards live through the Ticket 2 Ride contest. Ticket 2 Ride is one of the biggest opportunities we can give to our music loving consumer.”
He further added, “Over the past one year, Micromax has been at the helm of bringing some of the biggest artists and properties for the first time to India resonating the pulse and passion of Indian youth, mirroring their preference. We look forward to create more such experiences for the Indian youth by bringing alive more such brand associations.”
Vh1 has planned a lot of interesting activities for their fans on-ground and on digital platforms. The channel has tied up with Micromax to conduct the “Micromax presents Vh1 Ticket To Ride Contest”, where-in fans need to log on to the official Vh1 Facebook page, answer a simple question and could win an exclusive trip to watch the Europe Music Awards 2013 LIVE!
So make sure you do not miss the fun and behind the scenes drama and tune into Vh1 on November 11, 2013 at 1:30 am and for a prime time repeat at 9 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.
