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Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd

| Standalone Results for the Quarter and Year Ended March 31, 2026

Report Source

18th Apr 26

Summary : Network18 reported mixed FY26 results with standalone losses, consolidated profit, and negative operating cash flow.

Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights

Financial Disclosures

  1. Operational Costs, Marketing, Employee Benefits, Finance Costs, Depreciation, Other Expenses.
  2. Standalone Revenue from Operations FY26: ₹1,896.21 crore (FY25: ₹1,955.07 crore).
  3. Consolidated Revenue from Operations FY26: ₹2,120.82 crore (FY25: ₹6,887.92 crore).
  4. Standalone Net Cash from Operating Activities FY26: (₹23.96) crore (FY25: ₹11.86 crore).
  5. Consolidated Net Cash from Operating Activities FY26: (₹28.10) crore (FY25: (₹1,912.05) crore).
  6. Standalone Net Cash from Investing Activities FY26: (₹27.89) crore (FY25: (₹24.71) crore).
  7. Consolidated Net Cash from Investing Activities FY26: (₹19.89) crore (FY25: ₹1,312.67 crore).
  8. Standalone Net Cash from Financing Activities FY26: ₹83.88 crore (FY25: (₹0.92) crore).
  9. Consolidated Net Cash from Financing Activities FY26: ₹83.35 crore (FY25: ₹720.16 crore).
  10. Standalone Total Assets FY26: ₹8,957.57 crore (FY25: ₹8,317.51 crore).
  11. Consolidated Total Assets FY26: ₹8,995.70 crore (FY25: ₹8,497.66 crore).
  12. Standalone Total Equity FY26: ₹4,958.65 crore (FY25: ₹4,671.84 crore).
  13. Consolidated Total Equity FY26: ₹4,987.02 crore (FY25: ₹4,808.37 crore).
  14. Both standalone and consolidated financial results are presented.
  15. Standalone shows loss before exceptional items, consolidated shows profit before exceptional items.

Corporate Overview

  1. New Labour Codes implemented, leading to additional obligations.
  2. Operates in a single reportable segment: Media Operations.
  3. Formal and factual, presenting financial results and corporate actions.
  4. Single segment: Media Operations.
  5. Amalgamation of News18 Marathi Private Limited approved.
  6. Acquisition of News18 Marathi Private Limited completed.

Risk Factors

  1. Standalone results show significant losses.
  2. Consolidated operating cash flow negative.
  3. Exceptional items impact profitability.
  4. New Labour Codes add obligations.

Key Drivers

  1. News18 Marathi amalgamation approved.
  2. Acquisition of News18 Marathi completed.
  3. Auditors issued unmodified opinion.
  4. New Labour Codes implemented.

Auditor’s Report

  1. Unmodified opinion on standalone and consolidated financial results.

Board Commentary

  1. Implementation of new Labour Codes led to additional obligations.
  2. Amalgamation of News18 Marathi Private Limited approved.

Corporate Governance

  1. Audit Committee reviewed and approved the results.

Management Discussion & Analysis

Future Strategy

  1. Amalgamation of News18 Marathi Private Limited with the Company.

Performance Drivers

  1. Exceptional items significantly impacted profitability.
  2. Acquisition and amalgamation activities influenced results.