HT Media posts higher revenue and narrows losses in Q1 FY26

Print advertising drives HT Media’s growth, digital sees improved profitability

by e4m Staff
Published: Aug 5, 2025 3:57 PM | 1 min read

HT Media has reported a 6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated revenue for the first quarter of FY26, rising to ₹451 crore from ₹427 crore in the same quarter last year. The company also significantly narrowed its net loss to ₹11 crore from ₹28 crore in Q1 FY25, aided by growth in its print and digital businesses.

The print segment, which remains HT Media’s core revenue driver, posted an 8% YoY increase in operating revenue to ₹324 crore. Advertising revenue grew 17% YoY to ₹255 crore, while circulation revenue dipped 8% to ₹51 crore.

English print advertising revenue grew 19% YoY, driven by higher government and commercial spends, while Hindi advertising rose 14% YoY, aided by strong state-level government campaigns. Circulation revenues were mostly stable sequentially.

Operating EBITDA from the print segment rose sharply from a marginal loss of ₹1 crore in Q1 FY25 to ₹15 crore in Q1 FY26, with margins improving from 0% to 5%.

The digital segment also showed robust performance, with revenue rising 21% YoY to ₹56 crore. Losses narrowed, with operating EBITDA improving 15% YoY to a negative ₹21 crore, reflecting both revenue growth and rationalization of investments.

In contrast, the radio business saw a 13% YoY revenue decline to ₹31 crore and deeper losses, with operating EBITDA slipping to negative ₹7 crore from a marginal loss of ₹0 crore in Q1 FY25.

Chairperson Shobhana Bhartia said the group remains focused on accelerating its digital growth, deepening print engagement, and reimagining radio through experiential formats.

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