HT Media Limited — PPTs, 29-05-2026: Investor Presentation

HT Media Group posted stable full-year revenue at ₹1,971 Cr, but profitability surged with PAT up 44% YoY to ₹153 Cr and EBITDA up 8% to ₹298 Cr. Q4 also saw healthy profit growth. The Print segment was a standout, showing strong ad revenue growth (+8% YoY) and a robust 82% jump in operating EBITDA for the full year. Radio revenue dipped significantly (-32% YoY) due to a high base and wider industry challenges. Digital revenue remained stable.

The Group is laser-focused on profitable growth. Print leveraged advertising-led growth and yield improvements, backed by cost discipline. In Radio, a strategic streamlining involved surrendering non-viable licenses to sharpen its network and improve profitability. Digital business underwent a value-accretive reset, discontinuing 'OTTplay' to prioritize profitable growth.

Key recent moves include surrendering non-viable Radio licenses and discontinuing the 'OTTplay' business in Digital.

FY26 consolidated revenue: ₹1,971 Cr. EBITDA: ₹298 Cr (+8% YoY). PAT: ₹153 Cr (+44% YoY). Net Cash remains strong at ₹1,001 Cr.

Management highlighted a period of decisive transformation, emphasizing commitment to trusted journalism, quality content, and sustainable shareholder value, while actively managing rising newsprint costs.