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Welcome a blockbuster 2014 only on MOVIES NOW!
MUMBAI: The biggest superheroes, the best of action and the most stunning martial arts – MOVIES NOW, India’s first HD channel, brings you the best of Hollywood this January! Get ready for a stellar line up of must-see Hollywood blockbusters.
With movies likeTorque, 300, X-Men: Wolverine, Constantine, Transporter 2amongothers, adrenaline buffs can experience their favorite blockbusters on Nerves of Steel.These action-packed blockbusters will have you at the edge of the seat with its heart-thumping and pulse-racing moments. Starting 6th January, Mon-Thu 9 PM, the only destination for best of Hollywood action is MOVIES NOW.
The biggest superhero franchises come together in one super fest only on MOVIES NOW. Don’t miss The Last Airbender, X-Men and Fantastic- Four Rise of the Silver Surferand the MOVIES NOW premieresof Batman Begins, Superman Returns andGreen Lantern. Catch these blockbusters on Strike Force, beginning on 19th January, Sundays @ 9 PM.
Following the success of Tai Chi Zero, the channel now brings you the blockbuster sequel-Tai Chi Hero. The movie celebrates the best of action with gravity-defying stunts choreographed by legendary stuntman Sammo Hung. With break neck martial arts set against the backdrop of stunning visuals Tai Chi Hero is a must-watch for all action movie fans. Don’t miss the action on Saturday, 25th January @ 9 PM.Fab 5will see the most popular Hollywood icons in their most memorable roles till date. From Tom Cruise’s style in Knight and Day toBrad Pitt’s wicked smile in Ocean’s 13 and Bradley Cooper’s charming wit in Hangover, MOVIES NOW will showcase the icons at their stylish best! Set your date with Hollywood’s brightest beginning on 2nd January, every Thursday 11 PM.
Celebrating the 65th Republic Day, MOVIES NOW presents a day-long salute to bravery. Catch the stories of courage, guts and gloryin the critically acclaimed blockbusters Behind Enemy Lines, Soldier, The Grey and others, 11 AM onwards on Sunday, 26th January.
So power-up 2014 with the best of Hollywood only on MOVIES NOW!
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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.
