INFOMEDIA - Infomedia Press
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations is 0% as the company has discontinued its business activities. Total income for H1 FY26 was INR 58.93 lakh, consisting entirely of 'Other Income', compared to zero income in H1 FY25.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed as operations are discontinued and there are no reportable geographical segments under Ind AS 108.
Profitability Margins
Net loss for H1 FY26 was INR 127.45 lakh. Profitability margins are not applicable/negative due to the lack of operational revenue and high fixed finance costs.
EBITDA Margin
Not applicable. The company reported an operating profit before working capital changes of INR 11.77 lakh for H1 FY26, primarily due to INR 58.93 lakh in other income offsetting minimal operating expenses.
Capital Expenditure
Minimal historical expenditure; depreciation and amortization expense was only INR 0.15 lakh for H1 FY26, reflecting a lack of new asset investment.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company relies on financial support from its holding company, Network18 Media & Investments Limited. Finance costs for H1 FY26 were INR 139.07 lakh, a 4.2% decrease from INR 145.19 lakh in H1 FY25.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Not applicable as operations have been discontinued.
Import Sources
Not applicable.
Key Suppliers
Not applicable.
Capacity Expansion
Current installed capacity is 0 units as operations are discontinued; no expansion is planned for existing lines, though management is evaluating new business lines.
Raw Material Costs
Not applicable; 0% of revenue.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Capacity utilization is 0% due to discontinued operations.
Logistics & Distribution
Not applicable.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
0%
Growth Strategy
The company is currently in a dormant state regarding operations. Growth is dependent on management's evaluation of 'various options, including starting a new line of business.' Survival is currently predicated on a support letter from Network18 Media & Investments Limited to cover liabilities and foreseeable expenses.
Products & Services
None currently; previously engaged in printing and publishing services which are now discontinued.
Brand Portfolio
Infomedia
New Products/Services
None currently launched; management is evaluating new business lines but no specific revenue contribution has been projected.
Market Expansion
Not applicable.
Market Share & Ranking
Not applicable as operations are discontinued.
Strategic Alliances
Strong dependency on the holding company, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, for financial survival.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The company exited the traditional printing and publishing industry due to structural shifts toward digital media. It is currently positioned as a shell entity seeking a new business direction.
Competitive Landscape
Not applicable in its current discontinued state.
Competitive Moat
The company currently lacks a competitive moat. Its negative net worth of INR 11,114.53 lakh and discontinued operations make it vulnerable to any withdrawal of parent company support.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to the financial health and strategic priorities of the parent company, Network18.
Consumer Behavior
Shift in consumer demand from physical print media to digital platforms led to the discontinuation of previous operations.
Geopolitical Risks
Not disclosed.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company maintains an audit trail feature in its accounting software as per statutory requirements.
Environmental Compliance
Not disclosed.
Taxation Policy Impact
No current tax expense reported for H1 FY26 due to ongoing losses.
Legal Contingencies
The company faces a cumulative demand of INR 828.19 lakh towards work contract tax and sales tax, which is currently under pending litigation.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
There is a material uncertainty related to 'Going Concern' status. Accumulated losses of INR 11,114.53 lakh have resulted in a negative net worth, making the company 100% dependent on external financial support.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Not applicable.
Third Party Dependencies
Critical dependency on Network18 Media & Investments Limited for financial support to meet obligations.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
High; the previous business model was discontinued partly due to technological shifts in the media industry.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Minimal exposure; trade receivables changed by only INR 3.21 lakh during H1 FY26.