
Network18 Defies Industry Slump with 5% Revenue Growth in Q3 FY26
India’s leading media conglomerate, Network18, has reported a resilient financial performance for the third quarter of FY26.
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India’s leading media conglomerate, Network18, has reported a resilient financial performance for the third quarter of FY26.

Network18 has officially dismissed recent media reports and industry speculation regarding the departure of Mitul Sangani, the Chief Executive Officer of News18 Digital.

Avinash Kaul, a titan of the Indian media industry, has stepped down from his role as CEO of Network18 (Broadcast) and Managing Director of A+E Networks | TV18.

Network18 has officially extended its flagship licensing and brand partnership with CNN International for another 10 years.

CNN-News18, India’s premier English news destination, has officially completed 20 years of broadcasting.

2% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone operating revenue.

Network18 has firmly cemented its position as India’s leading news network, significantly outpacing Times Internet Limited across both digital and television platforms.

Network18 Media & Investments Limited has announced its formal entry into the burgeoning creator economy with the launch of “Creator18,” a pioneering platform designed to amplify Indian voices and build global influence across diverse sectors.

In a significant shake-up of the Indian digital media landscape, Network18 has emerged as the undisputed leader across digital, social, and television platforms, according to the latest ComScore rankings for March 2025.

Network18 has announced significant leadership changes, naming Puneet Singhvi as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) for the group and Mitul Sangani as CEO of News18 Digital.

Moneycontrol, India’s leading financial platform and a part of the Network18 Group, has celebrated crossing 10 crore monthly users (as per Google Analytics, October 2024) with a new advertising campaign.

Network18, India’s largest media conglomerate, has firmly established itself as the nation’s leading digital news network, surpassing a staggering 325 million followers across platforms like YouTube, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Snapchat, and WhatsApp.

Reliance Industries Ltd. 1% year-on-year decline in operating revenue for its media business in the second quarter of FY25, attributed to a significant drop in revenues from its movie segment.

18 crore in the same period last year. The increase in losses is attributed to significant investments in sports and digital assets, particularly within Viacom18, the company’s entertainment arm.