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Zebronics introduces the Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle, its first mobile connectivity device
MUMBAI: Top Notch Infotronix, India’s leading supplier of products and accessories for Computers, Consumer Electronics and Communication under the brand ‘ZEBRONICS’ has introduced its first anywhere-anytime connectivity device, the Zebronics Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle. The dongle accepts a standard SIM card of any service provider, allowing users to access the internet at high speeds, up to 7.2 Mbps through its built-in 3.5G HSDPA USB modem feature.
The Zebronics Sonic USB Dongle works on all 2G/3G networks making it simple for users to swap SIM cards while travelling for their choice of service providers. A simple plug-and-play device it is supported on major operating systems like Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 and Mac OS, without the need for installation or software CD. Useful value added features include support for voice calls and provision for a micro SD card (adding memory up to 16GB).
Said Rajesh Doshi, co-founder and Director – Purchase & Marketing at Top Notch Infotronix “The Sonic Dongle is our first offering in the vast mobile broadband wireless internet device market. We are confident, its features and value offer will appeal to businessmen, students, home users, and travellers – anyone who wants simple wire-free connectivity with the freedom to work with data sim cards from any operator.”
In keeping with the Zebronics mission of introducing products with latest technology and good quality at reasonable prices the Zebronics Sonic 3.5G USB Dongle is priced at Rs. 1,500 which includes a warranty of one year. It is available at major IT accessories markets, retail IT outlets as well as Zebronics e-commerce site www.moneyvasool.com.
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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.
