NETWORK18 MEDIA & INVESTMENTS LTD. Q1 FY26 Results
NETWORK18Q1 FY26 ResultsAnnounced 15 Jul 2025, 05:58 pm| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | vs Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 467.86 | 16.6% |
| Total Income | 478.01 | 15.3% |
| Expenditure | 550.12 | 12.7% |
| PBT | 78.53 | 203.9% |
| Net Profit | 148.85 | 611.7% |
| OPM | 33.09% | 31.49pp |
| NPM | 31.14% | 36.29pp |
| EPS | 0.97 | 385.0% |
Network18 Displays Resilient Performance Amidst Soft Revenue Conditions
15 Jul 2025 · 15 Jul 2025, 06:23 pm
Summary
Network18 Media & Investments Limited released its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Despite a high base with election-linked advertising revenue and a soft ad environment, Network18 displayed resilient performance with a 5% decline in operating revenue and a 5% decline in operating costs.
Key Highlights
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Network18 became the #1 digital news network in terms of reach with a monthly reach of 300mn+ across native and social platforms
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Network18 continues to be the largest TV News network; viewership share up 220 bps YoY, primarily driven by the growth in regional markets
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Network18 maintains leadership in key markets — Hindi general news, English general news, English business news, Marathi; Strong #2 position in Bengali and Kannada markets
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Moneycontrol Pro continued to be India’s #1 subscription-based financial intelligence platform with over 1 million paid subscribers
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Operating revenue of the News business for the quarter was at Rs. 430 crores, 5% down on a YoY basis
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Network18 displayed resilient performance on the back of its strong operating position, with operating revenue down by only 5%
Management Comments
Adil Zainulbhai
Another quarter of strong operating performance, however, persisting macro-economic headwinds meant that it did not translate into a commensurate financial performance. Our steady progress across operating metrics over the last few quarters is a testimony to our vision for the business and the strategic execution of our plans. Our new product launches highlight our forward-looking approach and our endeavor to continue diversifying our business and build new avenues of growth.
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