NETWORK18 MEDIA & INVESTMENTS LTD. Q2 FY26 Results
NETWORK18Q2 FY26 ResultsAnnounced 15 Oct 2025, 06:35 pm| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 497.81 | 6.4% | 72.7% |
| Total Income | 500.84 | 4.8% | 75.7% |
| Expenditure | 580.21 | 5.5% | 74.1% |
| PBT | -79.37 | 201.1% | 56.8% |
| Net Profit | 41.25 | 72.3% | 121.9% |
| OPM | -0.10% | 33.19pp | |
| NPM | 8.24% | 22.90pp | |
| EPS | 0.27 | 72.2% | 550.0% |
Network18 Reports Q2 FY2025-26 Earnings: Operating Revenue Up 7% YoY, Digital Expansion, and Acquisition of News18 Lokmat
15 Oct 2025 · 15 Oct 2025, 07:03 pm
Summary
Network18 Media & Investments Limited released its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. The company's operating revenue for the news business increased by 7% YoY, reaching Rs. 477 crores. Despite a challenging ad environment, Network18 maintained its position as the largest TV news network in the country, with a 220 bps YoY growth in viewership share primarily driven by regional markets.
Key Highlights
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Operating revenue of News business was up 7% YoY to Rs. 477 crores
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Network18 continues to be the largest TV News network in the country
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Viewership share up 220 bps YoY, primarily driven by growth in regional markets
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Network18 maintains leadership in key TV markets of Hindi, English, Marathi; strong positions in Bengali and Kannada markets
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Network18 continues to be the biggest digital news network on Youtube
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Moneycontrol announces lending partnership with HDFC at the Global Fintech Fest
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Network18 to acquire the balance 50% stake in the joint venture, News18 Lokmat
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During the first half of the financial year revenue growth has been flattish on a YoY basis
Management Comments
Shweta Gupta
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
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