Network18 reports 10% growth in revenue in Q4FY26

TV ad inventory consumption grew 4.5 percent year-on-year in Q4FY26

by e4m Staff
Published: Apr 18, 2026 5:33 PM | 2 min read

The company said its TV ad inventory consumption grew 4.5 percent year-on-year in Q4FY26, compared to a decline of over 10 percent for the industry, aided by the strong positioning of its channels.

Financially, Network18 reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 29.61 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to a loss of Rs 29.09 crore in the year-ago period, a marginal increase of around 1.8 percent.

Revenue from operations for Q4FY26 rose 9.7 percent year-on-year to Rs 615.78 crore from Rs 561.32 crore, while total income increased 9.2 percent to Rs 616.21 crore.

For the full year, the company reported a net profit of Rs 155.20 crore, compared to a net loss of Rs 1,776.67 crore in FY25, marking a sharp turnaround. Revenue from operations declined 69.2 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,120.82 crore, while total income fell 70.8 percent to Rs 2,148.46 crore.

On the digital front, Network18, reporting 90 percent year-on-year growth in video views on YouTube.

The company also highlighted strong momentum in its new business verticals. Moneycontrol Fintech and Creator18 scaled up significantly during the year, both operationally and financially, aiding diversification of revenue streams.

Commenting on the performance, Adil Zainulbhai said the company ended the year on a positive note despite ongoing geopolitical challenges.

“We are happy with the progress made on the operating front during the year and the impressive scale-up of new businesses in a short time, that is helping us diversify our revenue base. We are focused on strengthening our core news business even as we expand our presence in adjacent categories,” he said.