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Network18 Media & Investments Limited Announces Turnaround FY 2025-26 Results

Posted On : 2026-04-18 20:56:05( TIMEZONE : IST )

Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NSE: NETWORK18, BSE: 532798) has released its audited consolidated financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company achieved a significant milestone by returning to annual profitability, following a strategic restructuring of its operations and a stronger contribution from its associate entities.

Annual Financial Performance (FY26 vs. FY25)

The full-year results highlight a dramatic improvement in the bottom line, despite a leaner revenue base following a year of portfolio optimization.

Total Income: Stood at ₹2,148.46 crore for FY26. While the optical revenue appears lower than the ₹7,358.57 crore in FY25, the previous year's figures included discontinued operations or large-scale one-time events.

Net Profit: The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹155.20 crore for the full year, a massive turnaround from the net loss of ₹1,776.67 crore recorded in FY25.

Share of Associates: Profit from associates and joint ventures grew to ₹303.42 crore, acting as a vital pillar for the company's overall financial health.

Total Comprehensive Income: Reached ₹198.49 crore, compared to a loss of ₹1,763.88 crore in the preceding year.

Quarterly Performance Highlights (Q4 FY26)

The fourth quarter showed a resilient sequential increase in revenue, though the bottom line was impacted by seasonal marketing spends and exceptional items.

Quarterly Revenue: Revenue from operations reached ₹615.78 crore, up from ₹539.37 crore in the December 2025 quarter.

Net Loss: The quarterly net loss was narrowed to ₹29.61 crore, compared to a loss of ₹29.09 crore in Q4 FY25.

Operational Costs: Remained stable at ₹158.31 crore for the quarter, reflecting continued focus on content and digital efficiency.

Expenditure and Strategic Drivers

Network18's cost structure reflects its position as a content-heavy media conglomerate:

Marketing and Distribution: The company invested ₹553.44 crore annually in marketing and promotional expenses to maintain its leadership in the news and entertainment space.

Employee Benefits: Annual employee costs stood at ₹792.39 crore, emphasizing the company's investment in editorial and creative talent.

Finance Costs: Reduced significantly to ₹204.75 crore for the year, down from ₹476.81 crore in FY25, indicating a vastly improved debt profile and interest burden.

Shares of Network18 Media & Investments Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 36.38 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 35.66. The total number of shares traded during the day was 263787 in over 1785 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 37.30 and intraday low of 35.60. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 9537979.00.