New Delhi Television's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• New Delhi Television Ltd reported a 11.0% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 11.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 8.3% QoQ and 20.1% YoY.
• The net profit increased 5.3% QoQ and increased 38.5% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of New Delhi Television Ltd declined at 11.49 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) is a prominent Indian media company primarily engaged in the business of television broadcasting. It is known for its news and lifestyle channels, offering a wide range of content across different platforms. NDTV has established itself as a significant player in the Indian television industry, focusing on delivering news and entertainment content. In recent years, the company has been navigating the evolving media landscape, including changes in digital consumption patterns and regulatory challenges. Specific recent major developments for NDTV are not provided in the data.

Revenue

For the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26), New Delhi Television Ltd reported a total income of ₹124.96 crores. This represents an increase of 11.0% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) from ₹112.59 crores in Q1FY26 and a year-over-year (YoY) growth of 11.6% compared to ₹112.00 crores in Q2FY25. The growth in total income suggests an upward trajectory in revenue generation over the periods compared, which may be attributed to factors like increased advertising revenues or enhanced viewer engagement across its media platforms.

Profitability

In terms of profitability, New Delhi Television Ltd recorded a loss, with a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of -₹72.94 crores in Q2FY26, which marks a 4.1% increase in loss QoQ from -₹70.08 crores in Q1FY26 and a 38.2% increase in loss YoY from -₹52.76 crores in Q2FY25. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 was -₹74.01 crores, compared to -₹70.31 crores in Q1FY26 and -₹53.45 crores in Q2FY25, reflecting a QoQ increase in loss of 5.3% and a YoY increase in loss of 38.5%. Earnings Per Share (EPS) was -₹11.49 in Q2FY26, which is a deterioration from -₹10.92 in Q1FY26 and -₹8.19 in Q2FY25, showing a QoQ decline of 5.2% and a YoY decline of 40.3%.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for New Delhi Television Ltd in Q2FY26 amounted to ₹197.90 crores, which indicates an 8.3% increase QoQ from ₹182.67 crores in Q1FY26 and a 20.1% increase YoY from ₹164.76 crores in Q2FY25. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹1.32 crores, showing a significant increase of 355.2% QoQ from ₹0.29 crores in the previous quarter and a 69.2% increase YoY from ₹0.78 crores in the same quarter of the previous year. These figures highlight the changes in the company's cost structure and tax obligations over the respective periods.