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NSE: NETWORK18 · BSE: 532798 · ISIN INE870H01013

Network 18 Media & Investments Limited stock analysis

Network 18 Media & Investments Limited ranks #5138 in the TickerSutra evidence-ranked universe with a score of 25/100 and 95% data confidence. The latest captured fundamentals show ROCE of 3.0%, quarterly sales growth of 10.3% and quarterly profit growth of -2074.6%.
Complete evidence gate pass governance reviewUpdated 29 Sept 2026
TICKERSUTRA SCORE25/100

Avoid / exit review

#5138 of 5,430 ranked equities
Market capitalisation₹4,206.62cr
ROCE3.0%
Quarterly sales growth10.3%
Quarterly profit growth-2074.6%
P/E ratio0.0×
Promoter pledge0.0%

INVESTMENT EVIDENCE

What supports—and challenges—the thesis

Evidence in favour

  • CWIP indicates an active capacity pipeline
  • No promoter shares are reported as pledged

Risks and constraints

  • Debt/equity is above 0.5×
  • CFO/EBITDA is below 0.6×

Still unresolved: Related-party exposure · Broad media sentiment

FINANCIAL TRAJECTORY

Recent operating history

PeriodRevenueOperating profitNet profitOperating margin
2022₹5,880cr₹1,081cr₹838cr18.0%
2023₹6,223cr₹137cr₹-16cr2.2%
2024₹9,297cr₹-658cr₹-325cr-7.0%
2025₹6,888cr₹-337cr₹-1,777cr-4.9%
2026₹2,121cr₹43cr₹155cr2.0%
TTM₹2,169cr₹47cr₹-32cr2.2%
Debt / equity0.67×
CFO / EBITDA-0.65×
Operating margin2.2%
Free cash flow₹-77cr
Sales CAGR · 3Y-30.1%
Profit CAGR · 3YUnavailable

EXCHANGE EVENT TRIGGERS

Latest corporate disclosures

0 positive catalysts0 negative catalysts1 routine filings

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Signals from filed documents

Regulatory updatesModerate severity · 15 mentions
Constructive

Reporting requirements under SEBI, MCA and applicable taxation laws have increased manifold over the past few years. Any change in regulation by the industry regulator – the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) or the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) – requires a proactive realignment of corporate performance objectives alongside compliance with new requirements. Network18 has a professional and

Export market updatesModerate severity · 1 mention
Constructive

The Company also produced one of the biggest reality shows in Marathi television history, Chala Bhau Cittit. The Company made inroads into the international market, working for the hit Israeli series Power Couple. The Company also delivered three documentaries covering the government initiatives on Digital Connect, Startup ecosystem and Make In India.

Regulatory approvalLow severity · 4 mentions
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The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee of the Company comprises Mr. The Corporate Social Responsibility Committee has in place a Corporate Social Responsibility Policy (“CSR Policy”) indicating the activities to be undertaken by the Company, which has been approved by the Board. In terms of Company’s CSR objectives and policy, the focus areas of engagement are as under: • Addressing identified needs of the unp

Institutional interestLow severity · 1 mention
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Members are requested to first take up their grievance, if any, with KFin Technologies Limited, Share Transfer Agent of the Company. If the grievance is not redressed satisfactorily, the Member may escalate the same through: i) SCORES Portal in accordance with the SCORES guidelines; and ii) if the member is not satisfied with the outcome, dispute resolution can be initiated through the ODR Portal at https://smartodr.

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