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Puravankara receives highest accolade at worlds largest Communications Competition
MUMBAI: Puravankara Projects Limited, a premier real-estate developer, has been recognized with a ‘Platinum Award’, the highest accolade, at the 2013 Global Communications Competition sponsored by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP). This event is the world’s largest communications competition.
The Puravankara entry, the company Annual Report FY 2013, received a ‘Platinum Award’ in the ‘Most Creative‘ category. The report entitled ‘Invest in Life’, reflecting the axiom that a home purchase is an investment of a lifetime, was ranked #10 among the top 100 communication materials of 2013 (The report can be viewed at:
http://www.puravankara.com/pages/Annual_Reports).
The proprietary judging system developed by LACP, evaluated over 1500 entries on the following six criteria: first impression, narrative, visual design, creativity, message clarity and relevance. Puravankara scored 99 out of a maximum 100 points, outperforming several global brands in the process.
The competition was judged by communications professionals affiliated with LACP (Details are available at: http://www.lacp.com/2013spotlight/competition.htm )
Commenting on the award Jackbastian Nazareth, Group CEO, Puravankara Projects said: “Puravankara is honoured to have received the highest commendation at the LACP Global Communication Competition. Recognition at a prestigious global forum validates our organizational focus on international benchmarks and best practices. We view our Annual Report not merely as a statutory document, but also as a strategic brand communication medium. It is a matter of pride for us that we are ranked at #10 among the top 100 Annual reports of 2013. This award reaffirms our commitment to the pursuit of excellence in our operations.”
Christine Kennedy, Managing Director LACP said, “The Puravankara Annual Report 2012-13, proves to be remarkable in light of tremendous competition. More than 1500 entries representing a dozen countries were received, so the competition was exceptionally tough.
Overall, we find this work to be outstanding, earning a total score of 99 out of a maximum 100 points. The first impression presented by this entry is exceptional, while the narrative is outstanding. The visual design is exceptional, tied with a level of creativity that is outstanding. We classify this entry as ranking at #10 among the Top 100 Communications Materials of 2013.” she added.
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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.
