Cable TV
GTPL sells dormant associate for Rs 1 Lakh
MUMBAI: GTPL, the prominent multi-system operator (MSO) and broadband provider led by Anirudhsinh Jadeja, has offloaded its entire stake in a non-operational associate for Rs 1 lakh completing the transaction on 10 March.
The cable TV and internet services company sold its 50 per cent equity holding in GTPL Jay Mataji Network Pvt Ltd to Deepak Kumar Yadav at approximately 11:00 a.m. IST, according to a regulatory filing.
The transfer of 10,000 equity shares was finalised immediately after receipt of payment, effectively ending the associate relationship between the two entities.
GTPL confirmed that Yadav has no connection to its promoter or promoter group, and the transaction does not constitute a related party deal under regulatory provisions.
Industry analysts note this move aligns with GTPL’s recent strategy of consolidating its position in core cable and broadband markets while divesting non-performing assets.
MUMBAI: When margins wobble, liquidity talks and in Q3 FY25-26, cash did most of the talking. Den Networks Limited closed the December quarter with consolidated revenue of Rs.251 crore, marginally higher than the previous quarter but down 4 per cent year-on-year, even as profitability stayed resilient on the back of strong cash reserves and disciplined cost control.
Subscription income softened to Rs.98 crore, slipping 3 per cent sequentially and 14 per cent from last year, while placement and marketing income offered some cheer, rising 15 per cent quarter-on-quarter to Rs.148 crore. Total costs climbed faster than revenue, up 7 per cent QoQ to Rs.238 crore, driven largely by higher content costs and operating expenses. As a result, EBITDA dropped sharply to Rs.13 crore from Rs.19 crore in Q2 and Rs.28 crore a year ago, pulling margins down to 5 per cent.
Yet, the bottom line refused to blink. Profit after tax stood at Rs.40 crore, up 15 per cent sequentially and only marginally lower than last year’s Rs.42 crore. A healthy Rs.57 crore in other income helped cushion operating pressure, keeping profit before tax at Rs.48 crore, broadly stable quarter-on-quarter despite the tougher cost environment.
The real headline-grabber, however, sits on the balance sheet. The company remains debt-free, with cash and cash equivalents swelling to Rs.3,279 crore as of December 31, 2025. Net worth rose to Rs.3,748 crore, while online collections accounted for 97 per cent of total receipts, underscoring strong cash discipline across operations, including subsidiaries.
In short, while Q3 showed signs of operating strain, the financial backbone remains solid. With zero gross debt, steady profits and a formidable cash war chest, the company enters the next quarter with flexibility firmly on its side proving that in uncertain markets, balance sheet strength can be the best growth strategy.
