Network18 Media & Investments Ltd is an Indian media conglomerate incorporated in 1999. Network18 Media & Investments Ltd operates in a variety of business lines including television, digital media, print, films, and entertainment. The company's top products include news, entertainment, and information services. Network18 Media & Investments Limited, (d/b/a Network18 Group) is an Indian media conglomerate owned by Reliance Industries, headed by Mukesh Ambani.
Network18 Group is India's only media and entertainment conglomerate with a presence across the complete spectrum of content genres – news, entertainment, sports, movies, and live entertainment, across multiple platforms like TV, digital, cinemas, and on-ground. The company has established itself as a comprehensive media enterprise, operating across multiple verticals with strategic partnerships and joint ventures that amplify its reach across diverse audiences.
TV18 Broadcast Limited is the broadcasting arm of Network18. TV18 operates India's largest bouquet of News channels across 15 languages and 26 states; with marquee properties like CNBC-TV18 in Business News and CNN News18 in English News. Through its holding in Television Eighteen India Ltd (TV18), TV18 runs the largest business news network in India. The group's marquee properties include CNBC-TV18 in Business News and CNN-News18 in English News.
Through its JV Viacom18, it also operates a portfolio of entertainment channels across genres, including leading premium local and global brands like Colors, Nickelodeon, and MTV. Network18 Media & Investments Ltd is home to a variety of popular brands, such as CNN-News18, CNBC-TV18, Colors, MTV India, Vh1 India, Nickelodeon India, IBN7, IBN-Lokmat, ETV Network, Firstpost, Moneycontrol, HomeShop18, and In.com.
The digital media division of the group is called Web18 Software Services. It operates the digital news outlets of Network18 such as the websites of News18.com (formerly IBNLive.com) and Firstpost, and mobile apps and social media assets of News18. The company stated that Network18's digital portfolio, which includes Moneycontrol, News18, and Firstpost, positions it as one of the leading digital news publishers in India, maintaining its position as the second-largest digital publishing network with approximately 215 million monthly unique visitors.
Network18 Media & Investments has a Market Cap of ₹8,700 Crore (down -34.1% in 1 year) as of recent data. Network18 Media & Investments Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹7,528 Crore. The Network18 Media & Investments Ltd's 52-week high share price is ₹106.01 and 52-week low share price is ₹39.55.
Q4 FY25 Results:
- Revenue: ₹561.32 Crore as on March 2025 (Q4 FY25).
- Net Profit: ₹-29.09 Crore as on March 2025 (Q4 FY25).
- Net Loss of Network 18 Media & Investments reported to ₹30.31 Crore in the quarter ended March 2025, as against net loss of ₹110.12 Crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024.
Full Year FY25 Results:
- For the full year, net loss reported to ₹1,687.00 Crore in the year ended March 2025, as against net loss of ₹206.30 Crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales declined 25.92% to ₹6,887.92 Crore in the year ended March 2025, as against ₹9,297.45 Crore during the previous year ended March 2024.
Revenue: ₹6,888 Crore and Profit: ₹-1,777 Crore. Promoter Holding: 56.9%, indicating strong promoter confidence in the business.
The company stated that the scheme of arrangement for the merger of Viacom18's business with Star India (SIPL) became effective on November 14, 2024, leading to the creation of a joint venture (JV) that houses one of India's largest broadcasting and streaming businesses. This merger represents a significant strategic move that positions Network18 for enhanced market presence and operational synergies.
The focus will be on expanding digital platforms such as Moneycontrol, News18, and JioCinema. With initiatives like Moneycontrol Pro already crossing 9.2 lakh subscribers, the company is aiming to further monetize its digital assets by introducing new features and analytical tools.
Rahul Joshi is the managing director, chief executive officer and group editor-in-chief, and Adil Zainulbhai is the chairman of its board of directors. The company's board of directors consists of Adil Zainulbhai, Rahul Joshi, Jyoti Deshpande, P M S Prasad, Bhama Krishnamurthy, Dhruv Subodh Kaji, and Rajiv Krishan Luthra. The chief financial officer of the company is Ramesh Kumar Damani.
Consumer demand did not witness a meaningful pickup during the festive period, resulting in brands holding back on advertising spends. Advertising volumes for the TV News industry saw a marginal uptick on a QoQ basis but declined 11% YoY, putting pressure on revenue growth. Digital segment continued to see growth in advertising revenue, though on a lower base.
The company faces challenges from evolving consumer preferences, changing advertising spend patterns, and increased competition in the digital space. However, its diversified portfolio across news, entertainment, and digital platforms provides multiple revenue streams and growth opportunities.
Network18 Media & Investments Ltd remains a significant player in India's media landscape, with its comprehensive portfolio of television channels, digital platforms, and strategic partnerships positioning it to capitalize on the country's growing media consumption trends. The company's recent merger with Star India's operations and focus on digital expansion indicate its commitment to adapting to changing market dynamics and maintaining its competitive edge in the evolving media industry.
