NDTV reports 9% growth in revenue at Rs 122 crore

The company has reported loss of Rs 74.01 crore

by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 30, 2025 7:46 AM | 2 min read

New Delhi Television Limited (NDTV), part of the Adani Group, reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 74.01 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to a loss of Rs 53.46 crore in the same period last year and Rs 70.31 crore in the previous quarter. The loss widened 38.4% year-on-year and 5.3% sequentially, primarily due to higher operational expenses and continued investments in transformation initiatives.

Revenue from operations stood at Rs 122.27 crore in Q2 FY26, up 9.8% from Rs 111.32 crore in Q2 FY25 and 13.6% higher than Rs 107.65 crore in Q1 FY26. Total income increased to Rs 126.72 crore from Rs 112.01 crore a year ago, while total expenses rose sharply to Rs 199.49 crore from Rs 114.77 crore in Q2 FY25.

H1 FY26: Net loss widens to Rs 14.43 cr

For the six months ended September 30, 2025, NDTV reported revenue from operations of Rs 229.92 crore, up 12% year-on-year from Rs 205.24 crore in H1 FY25. Total income for the period was Rs 237.55 crore, while total expenses rose to Rs 268.46 crore, reflecting continued investment in content creation and talent acquisition.

The company’s net loss widened to Rs 14.43 crore in H1 FY26, compared to a net loss of Rs 10.66 crore in the same period last year, as the broadcaster ramped up efforts to strengthen editorial quality and digital reach.

Strategic milestones and growth initiatives

The quarter was marked by several strategic developments. NDTV strengthened its on-air programming with the launch of new primetime shows and the addition of renowned anchors Padmaja Joshi, Syed Suhail, and Shubhankar Mishra, enhancing editorial depth and audience engagement.

On the business front, the company successfully completed a Rights Issue to bolster its capital base and executed the merger of four entities into one, simplifying operations and sharpening focus on core media priorities.

The press release mentioned, “While the quarter’s revenue performance remained robust, benefiting from the festive lead-up, the bottom line was impacted by significant investments made to support NDTV’s ongoing transformation and growth initiatives. With a clear focus on content excellence, digital integration, and business strength, NDTV is well-positioned to sustain momentum through the festive quarter and beyond.”