NETWORK18 MEDIA & INVESTMENTS LTD. Q4 FY26 Results

Summary

Network18 Media & Investments Limited reported a strong Q4 FY26, with consolidated operating revenue increasing by 9.7% year-over-year to Rs. 616 crores despite macroeconomic headwinds. For the full financial year FY26, consolidated operating revenue grew by 4.7% to Rs. 2,121 crores. The company's Consolidated Operating EBITDA for Q4 FY26 saw a significant rise of 59.5% year-over-year to Rs. 30 crores, achieving an operating EBITDA margin of 4.9%. Network18 continued to demonstrate market leadership, with its TV ad inventory consumption growing by 4.5% against an industry decline, and maintaining its position as the #1 news network in India with improved viewership share. Additionally, new businesses like Moneycontrol Fintech and Creator18 showed impressive scale-up.

Key Highlights

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   Consolidated operating revenue for Q4FY26 increased by 9.7% year-over-year to Rs. 616 crores, demonstrating a strong performance amidst macroeconomic headwinds.

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   For the full financial year FY26, consolidated operating revenue grew by 4.7% year-over-year to Rs. 2,121 crores.

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   Consolidated Operating EBITDA for Q4FY26 surged by 59.5% year-over-year to Rs. 30 crores, achieving an operating EBITDA margin of 4.9%.

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   Network18's TV ad inventory consumption grew by 4.5% year-over-year, significantly outperforming the industry which faced a decline of over 10%.

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   The company maintained its position as the #1 news network in India, with TV viewership share increasing by 50 basis points year-over-year to 13.8%.

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   Network18 established clear dominance as the biggest news network on YouTube with 90% YoY growth in video views during the year, more than 2x its nearest competitor.

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   New businesses, including Moneycontrol Fintech and Creator18, achieved impressive scale-up during the year in both operational and financial metrics.