New Delhi Television's Q1 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• New Delhi Television Ltd reported a 4.9% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) decrease in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Jun (Q1 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 15.1%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 43.5% QoQ and 26.1% YoY.
• The net profit increased 710.0% QoQ and increased 49.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of New Delhi Television Ltd declined at 10.9 during Q1 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q1 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) is a prominent media company in India, primarily engaged in the business of television broadcasting and digital news dissemination. Known for its leading news channels, NDTV offers a range of news, current affairs, and entertainment programming. The company has established itself as a reputable source of news in India, with a focus on delivering unbiased and comprehensive coverage. NDTV operates in the competitive media industry, where it competes with other national and regional broadcasters. Any recent major developments are not available in the provided data; thus, this section focuses on the company's established business operations and industry presence.

Revenue

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q1FY26), New Delhi Television Ltd reported a total income of ₹112.59 crores. This represents a decrease of 4.9% compared to the previous quarter (Q4FY25), which recorded a total income of ₹118.43 crores. However, when compared to the same quarter of the previous year (Q1FY25), the total income increased by 15.1% from ₹97.79 crores. This year-over-year growth in revenue indicates an upward trend in the company's income generation over the past year, despite the quarter-over-quarter decline observed.

Profitability

The profitability metrics for New Delhi Television Ltd in Q1FY26 show a challenging financial landscape. The company reported a loss before tax amounting to ₹70.08 crores, which is a significant increase from the loss of ₹8.86 crores in the previous quarter (Q4FY25). When compared to Q1FY25, the loss before tax increased by 49.0% from ₹47.04 crores. The company's profit after tax also reflects this trend, with a reported loss of ₹70.31 crores in Q1FY26, compared to a loss of ₹8.68 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹47.11 crores in Q1FY25. The earnings per share (EPS) for Q1FY26 stood at -₹10.90, which marks a substantial increase in loss per share from -₹1.30 in Q4FY25 and -₹7.30 in Q1FY25.

Operating Metrics

The operating metrics for New Delhi Television Ltd in Q1FY26 show a notable rise in total expenses, which amounted to ₹182.67 crores. This reflects a 43.5% increase from the previous quarter's expenses of ₹127.29 crores. Year-over-year, the total expenses grew by 26.1% from ₹144.83 crores in Q1FY25. The significant increase in expenses, both on a quarterly and yearly basis, has impacted the company's overall financial performance. Tax expenses for Q1FY26 were recorded at ₹0.29 crores, which is an increase from ₹0.06 crores in Q4FY25 and ₹0.09 crores in Q1FY25. Despite the relatively small absolute value of tax expenses, the percentage increase is notable at 383.3% QoQ and 222.2% YoY.