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Godrej Group ranked 9th in the first edition of Interbrand’s ‘Best Indian Brands’ survey
Bangalore, 31st July 2013: Godrej group has been ranked in the top 10 Best Indian Brands in Interbrand’s ‘Best Global Brands’ study. This is the first edition of the Best Indian Brands survey built on an ISO certified brand valuation methodology. Based on a foundation of solid data and analysis, the survey clearly evaluated the financial performance, the financial return to the investors, role of the brand and the ability of the brand to create loyalty.
Tanya Dubash, Executive Director & Chief Brand Officer, Godrej Group, said, “It is gratifying to be amongst the top 10 in the best Indian brands list. The Interbrand league tables are globally considered the definitive ones on brand rankings and our high rank is a validation of the effort we have put behind strategically managing the Godrej brand to build on the invaluable asset that it is. It strengthens our resolve to be even more customer centric and reaffirms our commitment towards our stakeholders including the 500 million plus indians who use a Godrej product or service everyday”.
Speaking about the achievement, Shireesh Joshi, COO, Strategic Marketing Group, Godrej, said, “It is a great moment of pride for all of us at Godrej. Being amongst the top 10 best brands in the country reinstates our confidence in the fact that we have been a consistent performer. This reflects strongly on the commitment of our employees and our key stakeholders who have helped us earn the respect over these years.”
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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.
