New Delhi Television's Q3 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results
- 29 Jan 2026
Result Summary
- New Delhi Television Ltd reported a 21.8% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Dec (Q3 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a growth of 13.5%.
- Its expenses for the quarter were up by 14.7% QoQ and 20.9% YoY.
- The net profit increased 8.4% QoQ and increased 44.6% YoY.
- The earnings per share (EPS) of New Delhi Television Ltd declined at 10.13 during Q3 FY 2025-26.
Financial Statments for Q3 FY 2025-26
Total Income | 152.22 | 124.96 | 134.15 | 21.8% | 13.5% |
Total Expenses | 226.98 | 197.90 | 187.72 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
Profit Before Tax | -80.06 | -72.94 | -53.57 | 9.8% | 49.4% |
Tax | 0.14 | 1.32 | 1.59 | -89.4% | -91.2% |
Profit After Tax | -80.25 | -74.01 | -55.48 | 8.4% | 44.6% |
Earnings Per Share | -10.13 | -11.49 | -8.64 | -11.8% | 17.2% |
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Company Overview
New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) is a prominent media company based in India, primarily engaged in the broadcasting sector. It is well-known for its television news channels, delivering news coverage and content across various genres. NDTV has been a significant player in the Indian media industry, offering a diverse range of programming, including news, entertainment, and informative shows. Over the years, NDTV has gained a reputation for its credible journalism and has been an influential voice in the media landscape. In recent times, NDTV has focused on expanding its digital presence and adapting to the rapidly changing media consumption habits driven by technological advancements.
Revenue
In the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3FY26), New Delhi Television Ltd reported total income of ₹152.22 crore. This represents a quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase of 21.8% compared to ₹124.96 crore in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q2FY26). On a year-over-year (YoY) basis, there is a 13.5% increase in total income from ₹134.15 crore reported in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025 (Q3FY25). The growth in revenue over both periods indicates a positive trajectory in earning capacity for NDTV during this quarter.
Profitability
The profitability metrics for NDTV in Q3FY26 indicate a challenging financial period. The company recorded a loss with a profit before tax of ₹-80.06 crore, which shows a QoQ increase in the loss by 9.8% from the ₹-72.94 crore reported in Q2FY26. On a YoY basis, the loss widened by 49.4% from ₹-53.57 crore in Q3FY25. The profit after tax also reflected this trend, with a loss of ₹-80.25 crore, marking an 8.4% QoQ increase from a loss of ₹-74.01 crore in Q2FY26 and a 44.6% YoY increase from a loss of ₹-55.48 crore in Q3FY25.
Operating Metrics
The operating metrics for NDTV, as reflected by earnings per share (EPS), also denote a downturn. The EPS for Q3FY26 was ₹-10.13, showing an improvement of 11.8% from ₹-11.49 in Q2FY26. However, on a YoY basis, EPS declined by 17.2% from ₹-8.64 in Q3FY25. The tax expense for Q3FY26 was ₹0.14 crore, substantially lower by 89.4% compared to Q2FY26's ₹1.32 crore and by 91.2% compared to ₹1.59 crore in Q3FY25. These figures suggest a reduction in tax liabilities alongside the widened losses, which is consistent with the overall financial performance for this period.