Digital Powerhouse: Network18 Media & Investments Posts 10% Revenue Jump, Amplifying Digital Dominance in Q1 FY27

Network18 Media & Investments Limited (Network18) has delivered a solid start to FY2026-27, reporting healthy growth in revenue and a sharp improvement in operating profitability. The media company also strengthened its leadership in India’s digital news ecosystem, driven by robust audience engagement and strong advertising demand.

For the first quarter of FY27, Network18 benefited from higher advertising revenue, increased digital monetization, and strong traction across its news platforms.

Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights

The company reported double-digit revenue growth and a significant improvement in operating earnings during the quarter.

Key Financial Highlights

• Consolidated Operating Revenue: ₹516 crore, up 10.3% year-on-year.
• Consolidated Operating EBITDA: ₹8 crore, registering an 80.3% YoY increase.
• Operating EBITDA Margin: Improved to 1.5%, compared with 0.9% in Q1 FY26.

The strong earnings growth reflects improved operational efficiency and better monetization across the company’s television and digital businesses.

Advertising Growth Drives Performance

Network18’s advertising business received a major boost during the quarter, supported by increased spending related to the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu state elections.

Key advertising highlights include:

• Advertising inventory consumption increased 10% year-on-year, significantly outperforming the industry’s estimated growth of around 3%.
• Non-government advertising inventory consumption grew by approximately 2%, even as the broader industry witnessed a decline.
• Growing monetization through Connected TV (CTV) platforms also contributed to revenue growth.

The company’s diversified advertising base helped offset weakness in certain market segments while expanding digital revenue opportunities.

Maintains Leadership in Digital News

Network18 continued to strengthen its position as India’s largest digital news network.

Digital Highlights

• Reached over 360 million monthly users, representing approximately 76% reach in the digital news segment.
• Generated more than 6 billion YouTube video views during June 2026, nearly twice that of its nearest competitor.
• Moneycontrol retained its leadership position with nearly three times higher user engagement and twice the page views compared with its closest rival.

These metrics reinforce the company’s leadership across digital publishing, financial news, and video platforms.