HT Media Q2 profit loss narrows to Rs 4.3 crore; revenue up 9.5% sequentially

The publishing business continued to be the company’s largest revenue driver, contributing Rs 358.4 crore in Q2 FY26

by e4m Staff
Published: Nov 11, 2025 6:13 PM | 1 min read

HT Media Ltd reported a narrowed consolidated net loss of Rs 4.3 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), compared with a loss of Rs 11.4 crore in the previous quarter and Rs 6.3 crore in the same period last year.

Revenue from operations rose 9.5% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 451.5 crore, up from Rs 412.1 crore in Q1 FY26, and 6.6% year-on-year from Rs 423.8 crore a year ago. Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 499.2 crore, marking a 10.6% rise sequentially and 4.1% growth year-on-year.

Total expenses grew modestly by 3.4% over the previous quarter to Rs 495.9 crore, while year-on-year expenses rose 1.5%.

Segmental performance

The publishing business continued to be the company’s largest revenue driver, contributing Rs 358.4 crore in Q2 FY26, up 10.7% sequentially and 7.3% over last year. The digital segment posted Rs 60.9 crore in revenue, a 7.8% rise quarter-on-quarter and 9.7% growth year-on-year.

Radio broadcast and entertainment revenue rose 3.9% sequentially to Rs 32.2 crore but declined 8.2% compared to the year-ago period.

Half-year performance

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, HT Media reported revenue from operations of Rs 863.7 crore, up 7.7% from Rs 802.3 crore in the same period last year. Total income grew 4.9% year-on-year to Rs 950.6 crore, while total expenses rose 2.5% to Rs 975.5 crore.

The company’s net loss for the half year stood at Rs 15.7 crore, showing a marked improvement from the Rs 33.9 crore loss recorded in the first half of FY25.

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