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Zee News Challenges Competition
Delhi: After Zee News changed its look things sure seems to be going right for the Channel, which is reflecting well in the ratings. The graphics and the new look primarily uses red and blue to add to its distinctiveness and is designed to imply a sense of urgency and importance while maintaining subtleness at the same time. It’s not just the graphics, but also the new sets and the styling of the anchors that’s added the look of sophistication to the channel, something that has been well appreciated by the viewers.
The ratings have gone up for Zee News. As per the TAM ratings over the past 4 weeks, Zee News is now the contender for the top position. It is leading in Delhi, U.P 1Mn + and is also doing well in M.P, Punjab and West Bengal. The latest TAM data for Week 29, ending 22nd July shows that Zee News got very high Channel Share of 20% in SEC ABC M 15+: HSM.
The consistent good performance can be attributed to the focused approach of Zee News in understanding the pulse of the viewers and delivering News that has kept the viewers engrossed. Among the notable endeavors of Zee News in the last week was the dedication that Zee News showed in rescuing the little Prince stuck in a 60 ft deep pit. This story that was first broken by Zee News reflected on the quest of Zee News to show positive News in the downpour of the recent downbeat News. We also receives more than 5 lakh calls,sms,mail and letters which shows uplifting impact of Zee News among Indians worldwide.
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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.
