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Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a media and entertainment company in India. The company engages in television, digital content, filmed entertainment, digital commerce, print, and allied businesses. It operates business news channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar; general news channels, including CNN News18, News18 India, News18 International, and News18; and regional news channels comprising News18 network. The company also operates Hindi general entertainment channels consisting of Colors, Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV India, and MTV Beats; English entertainment channels, such as VH1, Comedy Central, and Colors Infinity; and regional entertainment channels consisting of Colors Kannada, Colors Super, Kannada Cinema, Colors Bangla, Colors Marathi, Colors Gujarati, Colors Oriya, and Colors Tamil. In addition, it operates kids entertainment channels comprising Nickelodeon, Sonic, Nick Jr., and Nick HD+; factual entertainment and lifestyle channels, such as HistoryTV18 and FYI TV18; VOOT, a Viacom18's video-on-demand platform; filmed entertainment channels, such as Viacom18 Motion Pictures; and IndiaCast, a content asset monetization channel, as well as Tipping Point for digital content production. Further, the company operates digital content websites, including MoneyControl, News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, and Firstpost, as well as bookmyshow.com, an online ticketing platform; and TopperLearning, a premier K-12 content, delivery, and assessment service provider. Additionally, it publishes Forbes India, Overdrive, and Better Photography magazines; and produces films and TV shows. The company was formerly known as Network18 Fincap Private Limited and changed its name to Network18 Media & Investments Limited in December 2007. Network18 Media & Investments Limited was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Mumbai, India. Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited.

Network18 Media & Investments Dividend Announcement

Network18 Media & Investments announced a annually dividend of ₹1.25 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2008-03-01. Ex dividend date: 2008-02-14
Network18 Media & Investments's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

Network18 Media & Investments Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2008-02-14₹1.25annually2008-03-01

Network18 Media & Investments Dividend per year

Network18 Media & Investments Dividend Yield

Network18 Media & Investments current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing Network18 Media & Investments stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

Network18 Media & Investments Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-34.85
PEG ratio-0.92
P/B ratio0.82
ROE-1.78%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio1.95
Quick ratio0.99
Cash Ratio0.41

Network18 Media & Investments Dividend FAQ

Does Network18 Media & Investments stock pay dividends?
Network18 Media & Investments does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has Network18 Media & Investments ever paid a dividend?
No, Network18 Media & Investments has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. Network18 Media & Investments is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't Network18 Media & Investments pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why Network18 Media & Investments would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will Network18 Media & Investments ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While Network18 Media & Investments has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is Network18 Media & Investments a dividend aristocrat?
Network18 Media & Investments is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is Network18 Media & Investments a dividend king?
Network18 Media & Investments is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is Network18 Media & Investments a dividend stock?
No, Network18 Media & Investments is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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