GTPL Hathway acquires ACT cable TV business for ₹36.23 crore
GTPL Hathway acquired the Cable Television Business of seven ACT Group entities for ₹36.23 crore via a Business Transfer Agreement signed on June 23, 2026. The slump sale, covering approximately 6.00 lakh subscribers across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, and Karnataka, is expected to be completed by September 15, 2026, without requiring regulatory approvals.

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GTPL Hathway has acquired the Cable Television Business of seven entities belonging to the ACT Group for an aggregate cash consideration of ₹36.23 crore. The acquisition was executed through a Business Transfer Agreement (BTA) signed on June 23, 2026, as a slump sale on a going concern basis. This strategic move expands the company's operational footprint and subscriber base in southern and eastern India.
The acquired entities serve approximately 6.00 lakh Cable Television subscribers across multiple cities in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Orissa, and Karnataka. The companies involved in the transaction include A.C.N Cable Private Limited, ACT Digital Home Entertainment Private Limited, Atria Broadband Services Private Limited, Kable First India Private Limited, Sri Venkateshwara Digital Home Entertainment Private Limited, Mandapeta Digital Entertainment Private Limited, and I.B. Communications Network Private Limited.
Financials of Acquired Entities
The seven target entities have demonstrated varying financial performance over the past three fiscal years. The table below details the turnover for each company for FY23, FY24, and FY25.
| Sr No. | Name | Turnover for F.Y. 2025-26 (₹ in million) | Turnover for F.Y. 2024-25 (₹ in million) | Turnover for F.Y. 2023-24 (₹ in million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | A.C.N Cable Private Limited | 722.52 | 769.86 | 827.77 |
| 2. | ACT Digital Home Entertainment Private Limited | 669.42 | 776.85 | 831.35 |
| 3. | Atria Broadband Services Private Limited | 95.34 | 118.45 | 131.72 |
| 4. | Kable First India Private Limited | 35.76 | 102.23 | 111.26 |
| 5. | Sri Venkateshwara Digital Home Entertainment Private Limited | 37.93 | 40.29 | 44.39 |
| 6. | Mandapeta Digital Entertainment Private Limited | 21.31 | 21.94 | 24.56 |
| 7. | I.B. Communications Network Private Limited | 60.61 | 64.71 | 73.03 |
Transaction Details
The acquisition is part of GTPL Hathway's strategy to expand its Cable Television Business. The company confirmed that the transactions do not fall within related party transactions, and none of its promoters, promoter group, or group companies hold any interest in the acquired entities. No governmental or regulatory approvals are required for the acquisition, which is expected to be completed by September 15, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for GTPL Hathway
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.43% | +1.01% | -7.14% | -38.73% | -49.46% | -66.64% |
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