Financials
Sun TV reports improved Q1-18 numbers, declares 50% interim dividend
BENGALURU: Sun TV Network Limited (Sun TV) reported improved numbers across all important parameters for the quarter ended 30 June 2017 (Q1-18, current quarter) as compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year (y-o-y, Q1-17). Sun TV reported 5.2 per cent higher consolidated total income in the current quarter at Rs 8,233.8 million as compared to Rs 7,823.8 million in q1-17. Operating revenue increased 3.4 per cent to Rs 7,863.2 million in Q1`-18 from Rs 7,608.3 million in Q1-17. The board of directors of Sun TV has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share of face value of Rs 5 each (50 per cent).
The company says in its earnings release that subscription revenue at Rs 2,705 million was up 15.3 per cent in Q1-18 as against Rs 2,346.8 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
The company’s profit after tax or PAT in Q1-18 improved 8 per cent to Rs 2,516.4 million (32 per cent of Operating Revenue) as compared to Rs 2,330.6 million (29.8 per cent of Operating Revenue) in Q1-17.
Sun TV EBIDTA in the current quarter was Rs 4,483.6 million (57 percent of Operating Revenue), 2.7 percent higher as compared to Rs 4,369.9 million (57.4 percent of Operating revenue) in Q1-17.
Total Expenditure (TE) in the current quarter increased 3.8 per cent to Rs 4,415 million (56.1 per cent of Operating Revenue) as compared to Rs 4,253 million (54.4 per cent of Operating Revenue) in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Operating expense in Q1-18 increased 37.6 per cent to Rs 683.1 million (8.7 per cent of Operating Revenue) from Rs 496.6 million (6.3 per cent of Operating Revenue) in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Employee Benefits Expense in Q1-18 increased 13.5 per cent to Rs 684.2 million (8.7 per cent of Operating Revenue) as compared to Rs 603 million (7.7 per cent of Operating revenue) in Q1-17.
Other expenses (OE) in the Q1-18 decreased 10.3 per cent to Rs 1,157.5 million (14.7 percent of Operating Revenue) as compared to Rs 1,290 million (16.5 per cent of Operating Revenue) in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
IPL Franchisee
Sun TV has paid franchisee fees for its IPL team Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH) of Rs 85.48 million in Q1-18 same as in the first quarter of FY-17. The company says that its IPL Franchisee had revenue of Rs 1,431 million in Q1-18, down 0.7 per cent as compared to Rs 1,440.4 million in Q1-17. IPL Franchisee costs in Q1-18 were down 5.9 per cent to Rs 1,655 million as compared to Rs 1,758.4 million in Q1-17.
MUMBAI: It’s time to brief the markets: Page Industries is showing that even when regulations tighten, it can still keep its footing in the innerwear business. The Bengaluru-based apparel major has reported its financials for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, delivering a performance that remains steady and well put together.
The company’s top line showed plenty of elasticity this quarter. Revenue from operations stretched to Rs 1,38,675.71 lakhs, a healthy jump from the Rs 1,29,085.82 lakhs reported in the preceding quarter. Compared to the same period last year, which stood at Rs 1,31,305.10 lakhs, it’s clear the brand’s grip on the market isn’t loosening. Total income for the quarter, including other finance gains, reached a comfortable Rs 1,39,919.03 lakhs.
However, it wasn’t all smooth silk. The Government of India’s new unified Labour Codes, covering everything from wages to social security, officially kicked in on 21 November 2025. This regulatory shift forced Page Industries to account for a one-time “exceptional item” cost of Rs 3,500.42 lakhs to cover incremental employee benefits and related obligations. Despite this Rs 35-crore legislative snag, the underlying business remained robust. Profit before tax stood at Rs 25,625.35 lakhs after the exceptional hit, and without that one-off cost, the figure would have been a more muscular Rs 29,125.77 lakhs. Net profit for the quarter came in at Rs 18,953.64 lakhs.
Total expenses rose to Rs 1,10,793.26 lakhs, driven largely by raw material consumption of Rs 30,162.65 lakhs and employee benefits of Rs 23,310.66 lakhs. Even so, the company’s operational strength ensured the bottom line remained firmly stitched together.
For shareholders, the news is particularly “fitting.” The Board has declared a third interim dividend for 2025-26 of Rs 125 per equity share. The record date has been set for 11 February 2026, with the payment scheduled on or before 6 March 2026. This follows two previous interim dividends of Rs 150 and Rs 125 declared earlier in the financial year, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sharing the spoils of its success.
Looking at the nine-month stretch ending December 2025, Page Industries has amassed total income of Rs 4,04,090.59 lakhs, with total comprehensive income of Rs 58,231.49 lakhs. While the basic earnings per share for the quarter dipped slightly to Rs 169.93, compared to Rs 183.48 in the same quarter last year, the year-to-date EPS remains a solid Rs 524.57.
Auditors at S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP have given the results a “limited review” thumbs up, reporting no material misstatements. It seems that, as far as Page Industries is concerned, the business remains as well-constructed as its famous Jockey briefs.
