Synopsis: Network 18 Media & Investments Limited posted its Q2FY26 results with revenue down by 73 percent YoY and net profit down by 72 percent YoY, indicating falling performance.
The shares of a small-cap company engaged in operations covering digital content, print media, and related business segments attracted investor interest following the release of its Q2FY26 results and updates.
With a market capitalization of Rs.7,992.19 crores, the shares of Network 18 Media & Investments Limited were trading at Rs.52.02, up by 0.79 percent from its previous day closing price of Rs.51.61.
Q2FY26 Results
Network 18 Media & Investments Limited posted revenue of Rs.497.81 crore in Q2FY26, down by 72.72 percent from Rs.1,825.18 crore in Q2FY25, and up by 6.40 percent compared to Rs.467.86 crore in the previous quarter.
The company’s net profit stood at Rs.41.25 crore in Q2FY26, slipping from loss of Rs.152.31 crore a year ago and down by 72.28 percent from profit of Rs.148.85 crore in the previous quarter.
Operating revenue of the News business grew 7 percent YoY to Rs. 477 crores, reflecting the strength of the network despite a challenging advertising environment. Network18 continues to be the largest TV news network in the country, with viewership share increasing by 220 bps YoY, primarily driven by growth in regional markets.
The network maintains leadership in key TV markets including Hindi, English, and Marathi, while holding strong positions in the Bengali and Kannada markets. On the digital front, Network18 remains the biggest news network on YouTube, garnering more than three times the views of its nearest competitor.
Moneycontrol announced a lending partnership with HDFC at the Global Fintech Fest, with its Moneycontrol Super Pro subscription generating strong interest from users. New growth avenues, including Moneycontrol Fintech, Creator18, and Firstpost, are helping expand Network18’s presence in the digital ecosystem. Additionally, Network18 plans to acquire the remaining 50 percent stake in the joint venture News18 Lokmat, making it a wholly owned subsidiary.
Network18 Media & Investments Limited is a leading Indian media and entertainment company with a diverse portfolio across television, digital, print, and film. It operates numerous news and entertainment channels, digital platforms, and publishing ventures, catering to a wide audience in multiple languages. Through its subsidiaries and joint ventures, Network18 manages well-known brands such as CNN-News18, CNBC-TV18, and News18 regional channels, along with digital platforms like Moneycontrol and Firstpost.
Written By: Jhanavi Sivakumar
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