Network18 Media & Investments (NETWORK18) Q4 25/26 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, were approved, with unmodified audit opinions from Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP.

• The group operates primarily in the 'Media Operations' segment, with no separate reportable segments.

Financial highlights

• Standalone revenue from operations for FY26 was ₹2,287.23 crore, up from ₹1,955.07 crore year-over-year.

• Standalone net profit for FY26 was ₹265.93 crore, compared to ₹3,213.36 crore in FY25, reflecting significant exceptional items in the prior year.

• Consolidated revenue from operations for FY26 was ₹2,481.27 crore, up from ₹2,120.82 crore year-over-year.

• Consolidated net profit for FY26 was ₹155.20 crore, compared to a loss of ₹1,776.67 crore in FY25.

• Standalone EPS (after exceptional items) for FY26 was ₹1.72, down from ₹20.84 in FY25.

• Consolidated EPS (after exceptional items) for FY26 was ₹0.99, compared to a loss of ₹11.02 in FY25.

Outlook and guidance

• A scheme of amalgamation for News18 Marathi Private Limited with the company was approved, subject to regulatory approvals, with an appointed date of April 1, 2026.