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How to build wealth, invest safely: BTVI Conclave telecast tonight
MUMBAI: BTVI, an English business news channel, hosted an on-ground version of their successful investment knowledge show Call BTVI. The on-ground ‘Call BTVI Conclave 2017’ saw eminent personalities coming together to articulate their views on the Indian financial market. Tune into BTVI to catch the Call BTVI Conclave 2017 on 18 October at 8:30 pm.
The panel included leading industry stalwarts and market veterans BSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan, Leo Puri, MD & CEO, UTI MF; Arun Kejriwal, Founder, KRIS; Gaurang Shah, Head-Investment Strategist, Geojit Financial Services & Hemen Kapadia, HoR, KR Choksey Investment Manager Ltd who advised the audience on building wealth and safe investing. The panel also answered questions on various aspects of wealth creation from trading in stocks to investing in mutual funds.
“The current government has introduced revolutionary policy changes, which have been taken in good stride by fellow Indians. India’s markets are fairly valued and developing in a healthy manner, ensuring sustainable long term growth, said Leo Puri, MD & CEO, UTI MF.
Adding to this, Chauhan said, “The market looks progressive and the economy is expanding on the back of reforms like implementation of GST, Aadhar and Cash Benefit Transfer. Though these reforms have been executed rapidly, creating momentary disturbances; they indicate long term growth for India. In the next 10-12 years, the Sensex is expected to grow in double digit numbers, which will subsequently lead to phenomenal development in India.”
Speaking about the ‘On Call BTVI Conclave 2017’, Siddharth Zarabi, Executive Editor, BTVI, said, “We continue to focus on offering content that is engaging and knowledge enhancing. Our channel aims to inform and empower viewers through consistent programming that covers the entire spectrum of wealth creation.”
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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.
