Network18 Q1 FY27: Revenue up 10% YoY but margins under pressure
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Network18 Q1FY27: Consolidated revenue grew 10% YoY to Rs 516 cr but fell 16% QoQ. Operating EBITDA at Rs 8 cr, margin just 1.5% versus 4.9% in Q4FY26. State elections boosted ad revenue; non-government ads fell over 10% YoY. West Asia conflict and weak monsoon hit corporate spends. BARC TV ratings suspension remains an overhang for the industry. Standalone loss widened to Rs 77.9 cr. Network18 retains position as India number 1 digital news network with 360 million monthly reach; Moneycontrol Pro crosses 1 million paid subscribers.
Topline growth positive but thin margins, rating data blackout, and macro headwinds keep near-term outlook uncertain. Losses persist at standalone level.