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Motorola continues commitment to India with launch of MOTOSTORE in Mumbai
MUMBAI: Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) a global leader in wireless communications, today launched the latest phase in its worldwide strategy to open Motorola branded MOTOSTORES in key global markets with the opening of a MOTOSTORE in Mumbai.
Today’s opening further demonstrates Motorola’s commitment to anticipating and addressing the emerging and growing needs of India’s mobile consumers and builds on the company’s already strong presence and expansion across the Indian market.
Consumers in Mumbai now have a fantastic resource that brings a global standard of mobile device retail service helping them make informed purchasing decisions on getting the most from their mobile devices. The store will offer access to interactive experiences and exclusive content, as well as personalisation services such as mobile phone tattoos and personal phone etching.
“Our MOTOSTORES are designed to help Indian consumers get more out of their Motorola products,” said Sudhir Agarwal, Director Sales, India, Nepal & Sri Lanka, Mobile Devices, Motorola India. “Through a personalised service and an innovative and engaging retail environment, we are offering a truly seamless consumer experience across the entire Motorola product portfolio.”
Motorola has spent over two years deeply engaged in a global research and development effort around the new retail concept, and as a result has come up with an approach that is centred around the consumer. As part of this program, Motorola has opened MOTOSTORES and MOTOSTORE formats in key locations around the world including Europe, Asia Pacific, North and Latin America.
Fun is a core element of the stores, offering users an opportunity to personalise their phones using laser etching, customised “phone tattoos,” and Bluetooth photo-imaging, as well as unique in-store training programs and on-site factory authorised technicians to aid with questions and service. A team of in-store MOTOXPERTS are also on hand to help customers understand the latest technology and get the best solution for their needs.
“The Motorola Concept Stores are scalable and flexible to ensure consistency in the different types of our signature stores worldwide. So whether you visit a store in India or Europe, you will see a familiar approach but with an added local flavour” added Mr Agarwal.
India’s new MOTOSTORE is located at Dreamland Building, 27, New Queens Road, Opera House, and Mumbai.
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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.
