Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd — earnings calls

HT Media Group reported consolidated Q1 FY27 revenue growth of 15% to Rs 497 crore, with EBITDA nearly tripling to Rs 90 crore and PAT rising to Rs 47 crore. Management attributed the improvement to advertising performance in the Print segment, yield and pricing gains, and cost discipline, while noting elevated newsprint prices, a weaker rupee and softer Digital and Radio revenues. The Board also approved a preferential issue in HT Media and Digicontent Limited, which management said is intended to reduce debt and strengthen the capital structure, a decision that drew pointed questions from shareholders on the call.

HT Media Group reported flat consolidated revenue for FY26 while EBITDA and PAT margins expanded, driven by advertising yield improvement in the Print business. The company discontinued its OTTplay digital subscription business and surrendered six loss-making Radio licenses during the year. Management reported a net cash position of over Rs 1,000 crore and detailed segment performance across Print, Radio and Digital businesses.