New Delhi Television (NDTV) reported a consolidated net loss of ₹8,188 lakh for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, widening from a loss of ₹7,031 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The media company’s revenue from operations rose to ₹11,723 lakh in Q1FY27, compared to ₹10,765 lakh in the same period last year, indicating some top-line recovery despite persistent profitability challenges. The results were approved by the Board of Directors on July 21, 2026, and published in newspapers on July 23, 2026.

On a standalone basis, the company posted a net loss of ₹7,647 lakh for the quarter, against a loss of ₹7,171 lakh in the preceding three months of the previous year. Standalone revenue from operations was ₹7,158 lakh, a notable increase from ₹5,424 lakh in the same period last year. The financial results were reviewed by the statutory auditors, M/s. S.N. Dhawan & Co LLP, Chartered Accountants.

Financial Performance Summary

The table below presents a comparative view of NDTV's consolidated and standalone financial performance across quarters.

Cost Structure and Earnings Per Share

Total expenses for the consolidated operations increased to ₹20,156 lakh in Q1FY27 from ₹18,267 lakh in the year-ago quarter. Key expense components included production expenses and cost of services at ₹5,431 lakh, employee benefits expense at ₹4,914 lakh, and marketing, distribution, and promotional expenses at ₹5,643 lakh. The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of (₹7.24) on a consolidated basis for the quarter.

Board Approval and Restatement

The results have been prepared in accordance with Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company noted that comparative financial information for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, and the year ended March 31, 2026, has been restated to reflect the amalgamation of NDTV Networks Limited, NDTV Worldwide Limited, NDTV Media Limited, and NDTV Labs Limited with New Delhi Television Limited, effective October 1, 2025. The amalgamation has been accounted for as a business combination under Ind AS 103.

New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV) has extended the timeline for its proposed acquisition of the GoodTimes Channel business undertaking from Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Limited. The transaction, initially disclosed on June 18, 2026, is now expected to be completed within a further period of approximately three months as the parties continue to discuss certain transaction-related matters. This delay impacts the anticipated closure date, pushing it to around October 2026, pending the resolution of these discussions.

The consummation of the deal remains subject to the receipt of applicable statutory and regulatory approvals. Furthermore, the transaction is contingent upon the fulfilment of customary conditions precedent agreed upon by New Delhi Television Limited and Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Limited. The company confirmed that these requirements are still pending.

Transaction Details

The disclosure was submitted to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The update was filed by Parinita Bhutani Duggal, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of New Delhi Television Limited.