In the television sector, Network18 operates several news channels, such as CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz, and CNBC Bajar, which focus on business news. It also runs general news channels like CNN News18, News18 India, and News18 International, as well as regional news channels under the News18 network.
The company is also involved in the Hindi general entertainment segment, with channels like Colors, Colors Cineplex, Colors Rishtey, Rishtey Cineplex, MTV India, and MTV Beats. For English entertainment, Network18 offers VH1, Comedy Central, and Colors Infinity. Additionally, it caters to regional audiences with channels like Colors Kannada, Colors Super, Kannada Cinema, Colors Bangla, Colors Marathi, Colors Gujarati, Colors Odiya, and Colors Tamil.
Network18's presence extends to kids' entertainment through channels like Nickelodeon, Sonic, Nick Jr., and Nick HD+. It also offers factual entertainment and lifestyle channels, including HistoryTV18. The company operates VOOT, a video-on-demand platform by Viacom18, and JioCinema. Furthermore, it has a filmed entertainment division called Viacom18 Studio for Motion Pictures and IndiaCast, a channel for content asset monetization. Tipping Point is another venture by Network18, focusing on digital content production.
In the digital space, Network18 operates various content websites, such as MoneyControl, News18.com, CNBCTV18.com, and Firstpost. It also owns bookmyshow.com, an online ticketing platform, and TopperLearning, a leading K-12 content, delivery, and assessment service provider.
The company is involved in publishing as well, with magazines like Forbes India, Overdrive, and Better Photography. Additionally, Network18 is active in film and TV show production.
Originally known as Network18 Fincap Private Limited, the company changed its name to Network18 Media & Investments Limited in December 2007. It was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Network18 Media & Investments Limited operates as a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited.