Network18 Media & Investments Limited (NETWORK18.BO)
Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates in the Entertainment industry of the Communication Services sector, headquartered in Mumbai, MA, IN. The stock last traded at $29.00, down 0.00% on the session, giving a market capitalisation of $44.63B. Its beta of 0.23 implies it has historically moved less than the broad market.
Network18 Media & Investments Limited functions as a prominent media and entertainment conglomerate based in India. Its extensive portfolio spans television broadcasting, digital content, film production, e-commerce ventures, print publications, and various ancillary services. The company's television arm includes dedicated business news outlets like CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar. For general news, it offers channels such as CNN News18, News18 India, and News18 International, alongside its comprehensive regional News18 network. Its Hindi general entertainment channels feature popular offerings such as Colors, Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV India, and MTV Beats. English entertainment is provided through VH1, Comedy Central, and Colors Infinity, while regional entertainment channels include Colors Kannada, Colors Super, Kannada Cinema, Colors Bangla, Colors Marathi, Colors Gujarati, Colors Odiya, and Colors Tamil. For younger audiences, it provides channels like Nickelodeon, Sonic, Nick Jr., and Nick HD+. Further diversifying its lineup are factual entertainment and lifestyle channels, notably HistoryTV18. Network18's digital footprint extends to streaming services such as Viacom18's Voot and JioCinema. In the realm of filmed entertainment, it manages Viacom18 Studio for Motion Pictures, along with IndiaCast for content asset monetization and Tipping Point for digital content creation. The digital presence is strengthened by content websites including MoneyControl, News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, and Firstpost, in addition to managing bookmyshow.com, a leading online ticketing platform. Educational services are also a part of its offerings through TopperLearning, a key provider of K-12 educational content, delivery, and assessment solutions. Beyond broadcast and digital, Network18 publishes magazines such as Forbes India, Overdrive, and Better Photography, and is also involved in the production of films and television programs. Originally incorporated in 1996 as Network18 Fincap Private Limited, it adopted its current name, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, in December 2007. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and functions as a subsidiary under Reliance Industries Limited.
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