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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
- Operational Costs, Marketing, Employee Benefits, Finance Costs, Depreciation, Other Expenses.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations FY26: ₹1,896.21 crore (FY25: ₹1,955.07 crore).
- Consolidated Revenue from Operations FY26: ₹2,120.82 crore (FY25: ₹6,887.92 crore).
- Standalone Net Cash from Operating Activities FY26: (₹23.96) crore (FY25: ₹11.86 crore).
- Consolidated Net Cash from Operating Activities FY26: (₹28.10) crore (FY25: (₹1,912.05) crore).
- Standalone Net Cash from Investing Activities FY26: (₹27.89) crore (FY25: (₹24.71) crore).
- Consolidated Net Cash from Investing Activities FY26: (₹19.89) crore (FY25: ₹1,312.67 crore).
- Standalone Net Cash from Financing Activities FY26: ₹83.88 crore (FY25: (₹0.92) crore).
- Consolidated Net Cash from Financing Activities FY26: ₹83.35 crore (FY25: ₹720.16 crore).
- Standalone Total Assets FY26: ₹8,957.57 crore (FY25: ₹8,317.51 crore).
- Consolidated Total Assets FY26: ₹8,995.70 crore (FY25: ₹8,497.66 crore).
- Standalone Total Equity FY26: ₹4,958.65 crore (FY25: ₹4,671.84 crore).
- Consolidated Total Equity FY26: ₹4,987.02 crore (FY25: ₹4,808.37 crore).
- Both standalone and consolidated financial results are presented.
- Standalone shows loss before exceptional items, consolidated shows profit before exceptional items.
Corporate Overview
- New Labour Codes implemented, leading to additional obligations.
- Operates in a single reportable segment: Media Operations.
- Formal and factual, presenting financial results and corporate actions.
- Single segment: Media Operations.
- Amalgamation of News18 Marathi Private Limited approved.
- Acquisition of News18 Marathi Private Limited completed.
Risk Factors
- Standalone results show significant losses.
- Consolidated operating cash flow negative.
- Exceptional items impact profitability.
- New Labour Codes add obligations.
Key Drivers
- News18 Marathi amalgamation approved.
- Acquisition of News18 Marathi completed.
- Auditors issued unmodified opinion.
- New Labour Codes implemented.
Auditor’s Report
- Unmodified opinion on standalone and consolidated financial results.
Board Commentary
- Implementation of new Labour Codes led to additional obligations.
- Amalgamation of News18 Marathi Private Limited approved.
Corporate Governance
- Audit Committee reviewed and approved the results.
Management Discussion & Analysis
Future Strategy
- Amalgamation of News18 Marathi Private Limited with the Company.
Performance Drivers
- Exceptional items significantly impacted profitability.
- Acquisition and amalgamation activities influenced results.