Network 18 Media & Investments' Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 15 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a 10.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 61.6%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 5.7% QoQ and down 60.1% YoY.
- The net profit decreased 112.8% QoQ and decreased 99.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd declined at 0.04 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 553.40 | 500.84 | 1442.55 | 10.5% | -61.6% |
Total Expenses | 613.23 | 580.21 | 1535.64 | 5.7% | -60.1% |
Profit Before Tax | -80.54 | -79.37 | -1518.82 | 1.5% | -94.7% |
Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | -0.14 | - | -100.0% |
Profit After Tax | -5.29 | 41.25 | -1399.91 | -112.8% | -99.6% |
Earnings Per Share | -0.04 | 0.27 | -9.38 | -114.8% | -99.6% |
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Company Overview
Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd is a prominent Indian media and entertainment company. It operates across various segments, including digital content, television broadcasting, and film production. The company is known for its diverse media platforms that cater to a wide audience in India, offering news, entertainment, and lifestyle content. As of the data provided, there are no specific recent major developments available for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd reported a total income of ₹553.40 crores. This represents an increase of 10.5% compared to the previous quarter (Q2FY26), where total income was ₹500.84 crores. However, when compared year-over-year (YoY) with the same period in the fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25), which had a total income of ₹1442.55 crores, there is a significant decrease of 61.6%. The quarterly growth indicates an improvement from the previous quarter, yet the sharp YoY decline reflects substantial changes in the company's revenue streams over the year.
Profitability
For Q3FY26, Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd recorded a loss before tax of ₹80.54 crores. This is a marginal increase in the loss compared to a loss of ₹79.37 crores in Q2FY26, marking a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) change of 1.5%. Compared to Q3FY25, which had a much larger loss before tax of ₹1518.82 crores, there is a significant reduction in losses by 94.7% year-over-year. The profit after tax for Q3FY26 was a loss of ₹5.29 crores, contrasting with a profit of ₹41.25 crores in Q2FY26 and a substantial loss of ₹1399.91 crores in Q3FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q3FY26 stood at -₹0.04, compared to ₹0.27 in Q2FY26 and -₹9.38 in Q3FY25. These figures reflect significant variations in profitability metrics over the quarters and year.
Operating Metrics
The total expenses for Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd in Q3FY26 were ₹613.23 crores, which is a 5.7% increase from ₹580.21 crores in Q2FY26. When compared to Q3FY25, where the total expenses were ₹1535.64 crores, there is a notable decrease of 60.1% year-over-year. The tax expense for both Q3FY26 and Q2FY26 was ₹0.00 crores, indicating no tax outflow in these periods, whereas Q3FY25 had a nominal tax expense of ₹0.14 crores. These operational figures provide insight into the company's cost management and operational efficiencies over the respective periods.