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NDTV posts Rs 80.07 crore loss as Q3 costs surge
NEW DELHI: New Delhi Television Limited showed signs of revenue traction in the December 2025 quarter, but rising costs ensured the broadcaster remained firmly in loss territory, underlining the tough economics of running a 24×7 news operation.
For the three months ended December 31, 2025, NDTV reported standalone revenue from operations of Rs 97.88 crore, a sharp sequential jump from Rs 68.38 crore in the September quarter and higher than Rs 77.93 crore in the same period last year. Including other income, total income for the quarter stood at Rs 99.93 crore.
The topline cheer, however, was quickly drowned out by an even faster rise in expenses. Total costs climbed to Rs 175.78 crore during the quarter, driven by higher production outgo, employee expenses, marketing spends and finance costs. As a result, the company posted a net loss of Rs 80.07 crore for the quarter, widening from a loss of Rs 76.35 crore in the preceding quarter and Rs 59.64 crore a year ago.
Marketing, distribution and promotional expenses remained the single largest pressure point, coming in at Rs 48.89 crore for the quarter, as NDTV continued to push visibility across platforms. Employee benefits expense was close behind at Rs 34.55 crore, reflecting the manpower-heavy nature of news broadcasting.
On a nine-month basis, the story followed a similar script. For the period ended December 31, 2025, NDTV reported revenue from operations of Rs 220.50 crore, compared with Rs 194.55 crore in the corresponding period last year. Yet net loss for the nine months widened to Rs 228.14 crore, from Rs 162.02 crore a year earlier.
The company also recorded an exceptional gain of Rs 4.22 crore during the quarter, offering some relief, though not enough to alter the broader picture. Other comprehensive income remained negative, largely due to remeasurement losses on defined benefit plans.
Earnings per share for the December quarter stood at a loss of Rs 11.84 on a basic and diluted basis, compared with a loss of Rs 10.10 in the September quarter.
While NDTV’s improving revenue suggests traction in advertising and operations, the latest numbers make one thing clear. In the battle between income and expenditure, costs are still calling the shots. For now, the news business remains exactly that. Costly news.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
