HT Media Limited — Investor Meet, 26-05-2025: Analysts/Institutional Investor Meet/Con. Call Updates

HT Media reported 12% revenue growth in Q4 and 7% for FY25, with PAT up 88% in Q4 to INR 57 cr and annual PAT turning positive at INR 20 cr. EBITDA rose 58% YoY, driven by stable print revenues, a 67% jump in print EBITDA from lower newsprint costs and better ad pricing, and a 72% QoQ surge in radio revenue. Digital revenues grew 35% QoQ and 38% YoY to INR 212 cr, led by OTTplay and Shine, with losses narrowing. Management aims to scale digital efficiently, expecting OTT break-even by year-end. Print pricing power offsets volume decline; radio margins remain under pressure. Treasury gains boosted other income. The tone is confident on growth and sustainability with ongoing investment in future businesses.