Mixed Q4 FY26 Results: Hathway, Network18, Mastek See Profit Declines; Mangalam Reports Growth
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Mixed Q4 FY26 Results: Hathway, Network18, Mastek See Profit Declines; Mangalam Reports Growth

In Q4 FY26, Hathway Cable Datacom reported an 11.33% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 11.33 crore despite a 6.37% revenue increase, with broadband revenue falling 4.15%. Network18 Media Investments posted a widened net loss of Rs 29.61 crore amid a 9.7% revenue rise, citing weak TV advertising demand. Mastek's net profit fell 2.03% QoQ to Rs 106.15 crore despite revenue growth, while Mangalam Global Enterprise saw a 140.46% net profit increase to Rs 12.48 crore on nearly doubled sales in the quarter ended March 2026.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
55%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents corporate financial results without political framing. Coverage focuses on company performance metrics, leadership changes, and market conditions, reflecting a business-centric perspective. There is no evident political bias, as the sources report factual financial data and company statements without partisan commentary or ideological interpretation.

Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)

The overall sentiment is mixed, reflecting varied financial outcomes across companies. Hathway, Network18, and Mastek report profit declines or losses, indicating challenges, while Mangalam Global Enterprise shows significant profit and sales growth. The tone remains neutral and factual, emphasizing financial figures and operational details without emotive language or subjective assessments.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
businessstandardMastek shares down 5 after Q4 profit dips; revenue sees modest riseCenterNeutral
businessstandardHathway Cable slides after Q4 PAT drops 11 YoY to Rs 11 crCenterNeutral
businessstandardNetwork 18 slumps as Q4 net loss widens to Rs 30 crCenterNeutral
businessstandardMastek slides as Q4 PAT falls 2 QoQ to Rs 106 croreCenterNeutral
businessstandardMangalam Global Enterprise consolidated net profit rises 140.46 in the March 2026 quarterCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

businessstandard broke this story on 20 Apr, 04:06 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    businessstandard20 Apr, 04:06 am
    Mangalam Global Enterprise consolidated net profit rises 140.46 in the March 2026 quarter
  2. 2
    businessstandard20 Apr, 04:09 am
    Mastek slides as Q4 PAT falls 2 QoQ to Rs 106 crore
  3. 3
    businessstandard20 Apr, 05:10 am
    Network 18 slumps as Q4 net loss widens to Rs 30 cr
  4. 4
    businessstandard20 Apr, 07:07 am
    Hathway Cable slides after Q4 PAT drops 11 YoY to Rs 11 cr
  5. 5
    businessstandard20 Apr, 07:37 am
    Mastek shares down 5 after Q4 profit dips; revenue sees modest rise

Lens Score breakdown

35/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
MarsonsHDFC BankNetwork18 Media InvestmentsHathway Cable DatacomJio Financial ServicesInox SolarMangalam Global EnterpriseGIFT NiftyAurobindo PharmaTV18 BroadcastLemon Tree HotelsPunctual TradingMastekICICI Bank

Story context

Category
Business
Location
Delhi, India
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
20 Apr 2026
Key entities
CroreIndian rupeeNet incomePound sterlingBSE SENSEXICICI BankStockChief executive officerJioHDFC BankBrokerEarnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization