News Broadcasting
NewsX scores high, beats Times Now
NEW DELHI: According to the latest TAM data, NewsX surged ahead of competition in Week’47. The channel is number one in 6 Metros, with 116, while Times Now garners 112, NDTV 24×7 58, CNN-IBN 35 and Headlines Today gets 17 respectively. (Source: TAM, CS M 25-44 AB YRS, Market: 6 Metros, day part: 0600 – 2359 hrs, Week 47’14, GVTs (000)
The ratings also reiterate that the channel has been dominating the English News space for more than 90 weeks in the target group of CS AB 25-44 AB, Market 6 Metros, Daypart 0600-2359, Week 07’ 13 to 44’ 14.
Rahul Shivshankar, Editor-in-chief, NewsX added, “At NewsX, we have always focused on reporting urbane issues, highlighting the stories that are influential and inspirational in nature. The ratings replicate our vision and affirm our clear dominance in the English news genre.”
Commenting on this leadership RK Arora, Group CEO said, “It’s our hard work and team effort that have helped NewsX to become the undisputed leader. Our commitment to unbiased and accurate reportage has ensured dedicated viewership of the channel. We strive to continue this leadership and retain the position of being the No.1 English News Channel in the Country.”
Sanjay Dua, CEO NewsX, CRO iTV Network, said “Our undisputed leadership proves that we are the channel of choice among the educated cosmopolitans. We are delighted to receive tremendous traction and loyalty amongst the discerning viewers of metros, especially the youth.”
Savvy Dilip, Group CMO, iTV Network said, “Our continuous leadership in the English news space for the last 90 weeks stands for the consistency and credibility of our programming line-up. Through our in-depth & extensive programming, we intend to take our channel to the new heights and sustain our position as the market leader.”
News Broadcasting
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.
