HT Media Ltd, publisher of Hindustan Times and Mint, reported a consolidated net profit of ₹51.36 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, marking a sharp turnaround from a net loss of ₹31 lakh in the same period last year.
According to the company’s regulatory filing, revenue from operations rose to ₹513.57 crore, up from ₹464.41 crore in Q4 of the previous fiscal. Despite this revenue growth, total expenses for the quarter also climbed to ₹527.47 crore from ₹513.41 crore year-on-year.
Segment-Wise Performance
The printing and publishing segment – which includes newspapers and periodicals – generated ₹373.29 crore in revenue during the quarter, a slight dip from ₹375.97 crore in the corresponding period last year. However, the radio broadcast and entertainment segment saw substantial growth, reporting ₹81.98 crore in revenue, up from ₹47.57 crore a year earlier.
Annual Financials Show Turnaround
For the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, HT Media posted a consolidated net profit of ₹14.2 crore, reversing a loss of ₹91.38 crore in FY24. The improved performance was attributed to a combination of higher pricing, reduced commodity costs, and disciplined cost management.
Leadership Commentary
Shobhana Bhartia, Chairperson and Editorial Director of HT Media and Hindustan Media Ventures, said the company witnessed consistent revenue and profitability growth across most quarters of FY25, with significant momentum building in the latter half of the year.
“This improvement reflects our focused efforts on business growth, cost rationalization, and price optimization. We leveraged a favorable environment, including festive season spending and state elections, to boost performance, especially in the second half of the year,” she said in a note to shareholders.
Looking ahead, Bhartia emphasized the company’s intention to build on its digital growth—led by platforms such as OTTPlay – while maintaining gains in print and optimizing radio operations.
“Our print business remained steady in revenue but saw strong profit growth. The radio segment gained from on-ground event-led revenue, though margins remain under pressure. Meanwhile, our digital vertical continues to see robust revenue traction and improving margins, driven by tighter cost controls,” she added.
Group Structure and Subsidiaries
HT Media operates through several subsidiaries, including Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd, HT Music and Entertainment Company Ltd, Next Mediaworks Ltd, Next Radio Ltd, Mosaic Media Ventures Pvt. Ltd, HT Overseas Pte. Ltd, and HT Noida (Company) Ltd.
With the just-concluded financial year acting as a springboard, HT Media is now focused on scaling its digital presence, enhancing profitability in legacy businesses, and streamlining operations across its portfolio.
