Network 18 Media & Investments Ltd

Network18 is a media conglomerate with operations across India as well as overseas. The company owns several leading brands for news and video content and also operates many print media brands. Two of the most prominent brands owned and operated by the company are News18 and CNN. Network18 was founded in 1996 and has since grown into a publicly-listed company with a significant stake owned by Reliance Industries.  The company has its headquarters in Mumbai.

On 21 December 2022, the market capitalisation of Network18 was Rs 6,962.21 crore, and it reported consolidated sales of Rs 167.33 crore at the end of June 2022.

The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange with the code 532798 and the National Stock Exchange with the code NETWORK18. On 30 June 2022, the company’s shareholding pattern indicated a promoter stake of 75%, a 5% stake of foreign institutional investors, and a public stake of 19.2%. Reliance Industries Limited is the leading promoter of the company. The company’s shareholding pattern has remained largely the same over the past year. 

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. The auditors are Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. On 30 June 2022, the company had a total of 104.69 crore shares outstanding.

On 21 December 2022, Network 18 Media share prices were Rs 66.60 and Rs 66.65 on NSE and BSE, respectively. The share price touched a 52-week high of Rs 117.40 and a 52-week low of Rs 57.50. Its three-month return to investors was -4%, while its one-year return was -23.9%. The company had a PE ratio of 59.5, and its PB ratio was 1.62. It didn’t have any dividend yield.

As of November 2022, Quant Active Direct-G had invested Rs 28.24 crore in the company, while Quant Value Fund Direct-G and Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth had invested Rs 11.32 and Rs 0.75 crore, respectively.  

Disclaimer: ICICI Securities Ltd. (I-Sec). Registered office of I-Sec is at ICICI Securities Ltd. - ICICI Venture House, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025, India, Tel No : 022 - 6807 7100. I-Sec is a Member of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (Member Code: 07730), BSE Ltd (Member Code: 103) and Member of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.(Member Code: 56250) and having SEBI registration no. INZ000183631. Name of the Compliance officer (broking): Ms. Mamta Shetty, Contact number: 022-40701022, E-mail address: complianceofficer@icicisecurities.com. Investments in securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. The contents herein above shall not be considered as an invitation or persuasion to trade or invest. I-Sec and affiliates accept no liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any actions taken in reliance thereon. Such representations are not indicative of future results. The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them. The contents herein above are solely for informational purpose and may not be used or considered as an offer document or solicitation of offer to buy or sell or subscribe for securities or other financial instruments or any other product. Investors should consult their financial advisers whether the product is suitable for them before taking any decision. The contents herein mentioned are solely for informational and educational purpose.

Network 18 Media & Investments share price as on 19 Feb 2025 is Rs. 47.49. Over the past 6 months, the Network 18 Media & Investments share price has decreased by 50.02% and in the last one year, it has decreased by 59.72%. The 52-week low for Network 18 Media & Investments share price was Rs. 44.9 and 52-week high was Rs. 121.4.

Network18 is a media conglomerate with operations across India as well as overseas. The company owns several leading brands for news and video content and also operates many print media brands. Two of the most prominent brands owned and operated by the company are News18 and CNN. Network18 was founded in 1996 and has since grown into a publicly-listed company with a significant stake owned by Reliance Industries.  The company has its headquarters in Mumbai.

On 21 December 2022, the market capitalisation of Network18 was Rs 6,962.21 crore, and it reported consolidated sales of Rs 167.33 crore at the end of June 2022.

The company is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange with the code 532798 and the National Stock Exchange with the code NETWORK18. On 30 June 2022, the company’s shareholding pattern indicated a promoter stake of 75%, a 5% stake of foreign institutional investors, and a public stake of 19.2%. Reliance Industries Limited is the leading promoter of the company. The company’s shareholding pattern has remained largely the same over the past year. 

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. The auditors are Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP. On 30 June 2022, the company had a total of 104.69 crore shares outstanding.

On 21 December 2022, Network 18 Media share prices were Rs 66.60 and Rs 66.65 on NSE and BSE, respectively. The share price touched a 52-week high of Rs 117.40 and a 52-week low of Rs 57.50. Its three-month return to investors was -4%, while its one-year return was -23.9%. The company had a PE ratio of 59.5, and its PB ratio was 1.62. It didn’t have any dividend yield.

As of November 2022, Quant Active Direct-G had invested Rs 28.24 crore in the company, while Quant Value Fund Direct-G and Nippon India Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund Direct Growth had invested Rs 11.32 and Rs 0.75 crore, respectively.  

Disclaimer: ICICI Securities Ltd. (I-Sec). Registered office of I-Sec is at ICICI Securities Ltd. - ICICI Venture House, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025, India, Tel No : 022 - 6807 7100. I-Sec is a Member of National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (Member Code: 07730), BSE Ltd (Member Code: 103) and Member of Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd.(Member Code: 56250) and having SEBI registration no. INZ000183631. Name of the Compliance officer (broking): Ms. Mamta Shetty, Contact number: 022-40701022, E-mail address: complianceofficer@icicisecurities.com. Investments in securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. The contents herein above shall not be considered as an invitation or persuasion to trade or invest. I-Sec and affiliates accept no liabilities for any loss or damage of any kind arising out of any actions taken in reliance thereon. Such representations are not indicative of future results. The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Investors should consult their financial advisers if in doubt about whether the product is suitable for them. The contents herein above are solely for informational purpose and may not be used or considered as an offer document or solicitation of offer to buy or sell or subscribe for securities or other financial instruments or any other product. Investors should consult their financial advisers whether the product is suitable for them before taking any decision. The contents herein mentioned are solely for informational and educational purpose.

Network 18 Media & Investments share price as on 19 Feb 2025 is Rs. 47.49. Over the past 6 months, the Network 18 Media & Investments share price has decreased by 50.02% and in the last one year, it has decreased by 59.72%. The 52-week low for Network 18 Media & Investments share price was Rs. 44.9 and 52-week high was Rs. 121.4.