ENIL Q4 profit down 32% YoY; FY26 slips into loss despite marginal revenue growth

The company posted a net profit of Rs 8.27 crore in Q4FY26

by e4m Staff
Published: May 18, 2026 12:47 PM | 2 min read

Entertainment Network (India) Ltd (ENIL) reported a total income of Rs 153.48 crore for Q4FY26, a decline of 10.6% sequentially and 9.6% year-on-year.
The company achieved a net profit of Rs 8.27 crore in Q4FY26, recovering from a loss in the previous quarter, but this represents a 32.1% decrease compared to Q4FY25.
For the full fiscal year FY26, ENIL's total income increased by 2.7% to Rs 597.89 crore, but the company recorded a net loss of Rs 7.39 crore, a significant decline from a profit of Rs 11.95 crore in FY25.
CEO Yatish Mehrishi highlighted strong growth in the digital business, which increased by 84% and now constitutes nearly 50% of radio revenues, amid a challenging advertising environment.

Entertainment Network (India) Ltd (ENIL) reported a muted fourth quarter, with both revenue and profitability under pressure, even as the company flagged strong momentum in its digital business for FY26.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, ENIL’s total income stood at Rs 153.48 crore, down 10.6% sequentially from Rs 171.61 crore in Q3FY26 and 9.6% lower compared to Rs 169.83 crore in the year-ago quarter.

The company posted a net profit of Rs 8.27 crore in Q4FY26, compared to a loss of Rs 6.31 crore in the preceding quarter—marking a return to profitability on a QoQ basis. However, profit declined 32.1% year-on-year from Rs 12.17 crore reported in Q4FY25.

On the cost front, total expenses for the quarter came in at Rs 156.65 crore, down 10.7% QoQ but marginally higher by 1.7% YoY, reflecting continued cost rationalisation efforts.

For the full year FY26, ENIL reported total income of Rs 597.89 crore, registering a 2.7% increase over Rs 582.17 crore in FY25. However, the company slipped into a net loss of Rs 7.39 crore for the year, compared to a profit of Rs 11.95 crore in the previous fiscal, indicating a sharp negative swing.

Total expenses for FY26 rose 9.4% YoY to Rs 619.31 crore from Rs 563.15 crore, weighing on overall profitability.

Commenting on the performance, Yatish Mehrishi, CEO, ENIL, said: “FY26 was a demanding year for media businesses, shaped by elevated geopolitical tensions and a cautious advertising environment. Against this backdrop, ENIL demonstrated strong organizational resilience by sustaining revenues, driving cost efficiencies, and progressing its digital transformation with financial discipline. Our digital business grew by 84%, with Digital now nearing 50% of radio revenues, reflecting a structural shift in our portfolio.”