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Fratelli Takes the Market by Storm by Launching Asias First Sangiovese Bianco
MUMBAI: Right from the very first grapes planted by India’s most premium brand of wines, Fratelli has innovated their way to the top of the ladder. They follow up the successes of last year with the launch of Asia’s first Sangiovese Bianco, another first launch by any wine company in the country. Fratelli is one of the few brands in the world to have successfully produced the Sangiovese Bianco.
The Fratelli Sangiovese Bianco is a great year-round white wine with a smoother and creamier body than one would expect. An innovation that involves juice extraction from Sangiovese grapes, hardly exposed to the skins, resulting in a clear white wine culled from a red grape, Sangiovese Bianco pleases white and red wine drinkers alike.
With around 40 years of experience, the wine maestro, Piero Masi with his exceptional knowledge of best grape quality has worked very closely with this varietal, says ”Fratelli vineyards in Akluj have taken the high-ground in Indian wines by cultivating around 60,000 plants of the Sangiovese. Typically grown on sandy and rocky soils, the Sangiovese grapes are strategically planted to avoid overexposure to the sun. Such practice imparts delicate yet refined aromas of coconut and bougainvilleas. On the palate, hints of vanilla and violets along with a light body characterize this rare white wine. Fratelli has truly created an exceptional wine.”
Clearly upbeat about the launch of this new varietal, Managing Director, Kapil Sekhri adds, “We are delighted to give Indian wine-loving consumers a new product from the Fratelli stable. We are constantly pushing the bar for excellence in wines and with our 15th varietal out now, I am certain that we will soon be the No.1 brand in the country.”
The Fratelli Sangiovese Bianco is fun, delicious and versatile. Try it! Tasting Notes: A first for any Indian wine brand, Fratelli unfolds the craftsmanship of Piero Masi, creator Fratelli Wines, with this offering.
Grown on sandy and rocky soils, the Sangiovese grapes are strategically planted to avoid overexposure to the sun. Such practice imparts delicate yet refined aromas of coconut and bougainvilleas. On the palate, hints of vanilla and violets along with a light body characterize this rare white wine.
Paired Best With:Floral and apple notes. It’s acidic and fresh but has a smooth and creamy body. In the Summer, it will taste great with grilled fish, seafood, chicken and greens or pasta salads.In the Winter, it will taste amazing with a mixed green salad of romaine, arugula, herbs and gorgonzola cheese, as well as grilled fish, seafood and chicken.
Availability: The Fratelli Sangiovese Bianco can be found on many fine dining wine lists and retail stores throughout the country. To find a retail store near you, or to purchase the wine directly, visit www.fratelliwines.com.
MRP in Maharashtra: Rs. 695
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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.
