News Broadcasting
NDTV revenue rises 32 per cent in Q1 but losses continue
Broadcaster posts higher revenue as expansion weighs on profitability
MUMBAI: The revenue dial moved up, but the profit meter is still searching for a signal. New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) reported a strong rise in revenue for the first quarter of FY27, although the broadcaster remained in the red as investments in expansion continued to weigh on its bottom line.
The company reported a 31.8 per cent year-on-year increase in standalone revenue from operations to Rs 71.5 crore for the April-June quarter, up from Rs 54.23 crore in the corresponding period last year. On a sequential basis, however, revenue declined 40.5 per cent from Rs 120.3 crore recorded in the January-March quarter.
NDTV posted a standalone net loss of Rs 76.47 crore during the quarter, wider than the Rs 71.71 crore loss reported a year earlier. Compared with the previous quarter, the loss narrowed from Rs 82.46 crore, indicating a modest improvement in earnings despite softer revenue.
On a consolidated basis, the broadcaster reported a net loss of Rs 81.88 crore, while revenue from operations stood at Rs 120 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.
The company also tightened spending across several operational areas. Marketing, distribution and promotional expenses declined to Rs 45.3 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 53.10 crore in the preceding quarter, while production expenses and the cost of services nearly halved to Rs 28.50 crore, compared with Rs 63.85 crore in Q4 FY26.
Separately, NDTV said last week that its proposed acquisition of the GoodTimes channel business undertaking from Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Ltd has been delayed. The company said discussions on certain transaction-related matters are still underway, with the acquisition now expected to be completed within the next three months.
The latest results reflect a business in transition. While revenue growth suggests NDTV’s expansion strategy is beginning to gather pace, the broadcaster continues to balance investment-led growth with the challenge of returning to sustained profitability. The planned GoodTimes acquisition is expected to further strengthen its lifestyle content portfolio as it looks to broaden its presence in an increasingly competitive media landscape.
