TV Today Network Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26

6 min read     Updated on 10 Aug 2026, 02:53 PM
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TV Today Network Limited filed its fourth BRSR for FY 2025-26, covering ESG performance across all nine NGRBC principles on a standalone basis. The company reported a total workforce of 2,329 employees with ~25% women representation, CSR allocation of INR 2.19 Crs., turnover of ₹817.15 Crores, and net worth of ₹889.21 Crores. Environmental disclosures include total non-renewable energy consumption of 34,521.35 GJ, Scope 1 emissions of 648.16 tCO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 5,960.05 tCO2e, and water consumption of 26,306.06 KL for FY 2025-26. Seven CSR projects collectively benefited over 2 lakh individuals across education, healthcare, livelihood, environmental sustainability, disaster management, sports, and rural development, with nil safety incidents, penalties, or data breaches reported during the year.

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TV Today Network Limited has filed its fourth Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26 with BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited on August 10, 2026, as part of its Integrated Annual Report for the financial year. Prepared in alignment with the nine principles of the National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBCs), the report outlines the company's approach to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into its operations, strategies, and decision-making processes. The report is prepared on a standalone basis and covers the period ending March 31, 2026.

Company Overview and Key Highlights

TV Today Network Limited, incorporated on December 28, 1999, is engaged in the broadcasting of news and current affairs across multiple platforms including television and digital media, contributing 98.97% of its turnover. The company operates 21 national offices and has a reach across 67 countries worldwide. Exports constitute 13.64% of total turnover. The company's paid-up capital stands at ₹29,83,43,075. For FY 2025-26, CSR is applicable under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, with a reported turnover of ₹817.15 Crores and net worth of ₹889.21 Crores.

The following table summarises key corporate and ESG highlights for FY 2025-26:

Parameter: Details
Total Employees: 2,329
Women Workforce: ~25%
CSR Allocation: INR 2.19 Crs.
Turnover: ₹817.15 Crores
Net Worth: ₹889.21 Crores
Material Topics Identified: 7
NGRBC Principles Covered: All 9
IT Certification: ISO 27001:2022

Workforce and Human Capital

As of March 31, 2026, the company employed a total of 2,329 employees, comprising 2,121 permanent and 208 other-than-permanent employees. The gender composition reflects 1,740 male (75%) and 589 female (25%) employees. The Board of Directors comprised 6 members, with 3 females representing 50% of the Board. The company reported no workers category, as this is not applicable to its operations.

The following table presents employee turnover rates across three financial years:

Category: FY 2025-26 (Male) FY 2025-26 (Female) FY 2025-26 (Total) FY 2024-25 (Total) FY 2023-24 (Total)
Permanent Employees: 18% 25% 20% 26% 16%

All 2,329 employees received training on human rights issues and policy. Health and safety as well as skill upgradation trainings were delivered to 92% of permanent employees, while performance and career development reviews were conducted for 100% of permanent employees. The cost incurred on well-being measures as a percentage of total revenue stood at 0.78% in FY 2025-26, compared to 0.40% in FY 2024-25. The company achieved a 100% return-to-work rate and reported zero Lost Time Injuries, fatalities, or work-related injuries during the year.

Environmental Performance

TV Today Network monitors its environmental footprint across energy consumption, water usage, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation. The company reported no energy consumption from renewable sources during FY 2025-26. All energy consumed was from non-renewable sources.

The following table presents key environmental metrics for FY 2025-26 and FY 2024-25:

Parameter: FY 2025-26 FY 2024-25
Total Electricity Consumption (Non-Renewable): 30,219.95 GJ 31,788.96 GJ
Total Fuel Consumption (Non-Renewable): 4,301.40 GJ 4,127.61 GJ
Total Energy Consumed (Non-Renewable): 34,521.35 GJ 35,916.57 GJ
Energy Intensity (per employee): 14.82 GJ/employee 15.14 GJ/employee
Total Scope 1 Emissions: 648.16 tCO2e 855.08 tCO2e
Total Scope 2 Emissions: 5,960.05 tCO2e 6,419.60 tCO2e
GHG Intensity (per employee): 2.84 tCO2e/employee 3.07 tCO2e/employee
Total Water Consumption: 26,306.06 KL 26,803.04 KL
Total Waste Generated: 109.33 MT 159.76 MT
Waste Intensity (per employee): 0.05 MT per year/employee 0.07 MT per year/employee

The company operates a Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Corporate Office. Scope 1 direct emissions arise primarily from petrol/diesel consumed by company-owned vehicles and DG sets, while Scope 2 indirect emissions are attributable to grid electricity consumption. A dual fuel system (Diesel + PNG) was implemented in DG sets during the year to reduce direct emissions. Capex investments directed towards improving environmental and social impacts of products and processes stood at 27.14% of total capex in FY 2025-26, compared to 35.56% in FY 2024-25.

CSR Performance and Social Initiatives

During FY 2025-26, TV Today Network implemented 7 CSR projects across key thematic areas, with CSR investments strategically concentrated across five aspirational districts in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Jharkhand. The following table summarises CSR project outcomes:

CSR Project: Beneficiaries (Approx.) % from Vulnerable/Marginalised Groups
Environmental Sustainability: 99,000 100%
Education (STEM Labs, SMART Schools): 4,000 100%
Livelihood Enhancement: 19,700 100%
Healthcare & Sanitation: 65,700 100%
Disaster Management (AIIMS Delhi B-SCEP): 9,200 100%
Nationally Recognised Sports (Archery): 200 100%
Rural Development: 4,100 100%

CSR spending was directed across four aspirational districts: Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh) — ₹24,90,321; Baran (Rajasthan) — ₹25,20,000; Jamui & Banka (Bihar) — ₹13,00,950; and Giridih (Jharkhand) — ₹11,39,250. The company's cumulative social impact through FY 2025-26 has positively transformed the lives of over 5 lakh beneficiaries. By 2030, the company aims to extend its reach to an additional 2.5 lakh individuals through sustainable and inclusive CSR initiatives, targeting a total of 7.5 lakh beneficiaries.

Governance, Ethics, and Stakeholder Engagement

TV Today Network's governance framework is anchored by a dedicated ESG Committee responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Policy. All nine NGRBC principles are covered through the company's policy framework, which includes a Business Responsibility & Sustainability Policy, Vigil Mechanism/Whistleblower Policy, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Policy, and Corporate Social Responsibility Policy. The company holds ISO 27001:2022 certification for its IT policies and framework.

Key governance disclosures for FY 2025-26 include:

  • Fines/Penalties: Nil monetary or non-monetary penalties imposed on the company, its directors, or KMPs
  • Conflict of Interest Complaints: Nil complaints received relating to Directors or KMPs
  • Anti-Competitive Orders: No adverse orders issued by any regulatory authority
  • Data Breaches: Nil instances reported during the year
  • POSH Complaints: 1 complaint filed and upheld in FY 2025-26 (compared to 3 in FY 2024-25)
  • Customer Complaints (Viewer): 1,230 complaints received in FY 2025-26, all resolved with nil pending at year-end

The number of days of accounts payables stood at 97.08 in FY 2025-26, compared to 91.64 in FY 2024-25. Sales to dealers/distributors as a percentage of total sales were 57.4% in FY 2025-26 (FY 2024-25: 62.3%), with sales to top 10 dealers/distributors accounting for 43.9% of total dealer/distributor sales (FY 2024-25: 52.9%). Gross wages paid to female employees as a percentage of total wages stood at 23.62% in FY 2025-26, compared to 21% in FY 2024-25. The median salary ratio of male to female employees was reported at 1.19:1, and 100% of employees are paid above the statutory minimum wage. The company is a member of six national-level industry associations, including the News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA), Indian Broadcasting & Digital Foundation (IBDF), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), among others.

Historical Stock Returns for TV Today Network

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-1.16%-0.30%-10.27%-8.68%-19.68%-61.37%

How will TV Today Network plan to transition its energy consumption from 100% non-renewable sources to include renewable energy in upcoming fiscal years?

What specific strategies will the company implement to address the higher employee turnover rate among female permanent staff (25%) compared to male staff (18%)?

Given the decline in capex allocated to environmental and social impacts from 35.56% to 27.14%, what factors drove this reduction and how will it affect future sustainability goals?

TV Today Network Latest Results: Standalone Total Income at ₹848.68 Crore, Profit Before Tax ₹29.39 Crore

4 min read     Updated on 10 Aug 2026, 02:04 PM
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T.V. Today Network Limited has scheduled its 27th AGM for September 17, 2026, via VC/OAVM, to consider adoption of FY 2025-26 financial statements, re-appointment of a director, and ratification of cost auditor remuneration of ₹1,75,000/-. On a standalone basis, total income for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹848.68 crore with profit before tax of ₹29.39 crore and net profit of ₹13.74 crore including discontinued operations. The company maintained digital leadership with approximately 100 billion social media views, 452 million followers, and 10.5 billion Connected TV watch minutes, while the Board did not recommend any dividend for the year.

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T.V. Today Network Limited has announced its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 3:30 P.M. (IST), to be held through Video Conferencing (VC)/Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The meeting will be conducted in accordance with relevant circulars issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and SEBI. Simultaneously, the company has released its Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26, providing a comprehensive view of its financial and non-financial performance.

AGM Agenda and Key Business

The 27th AGM will transact both ordinary and special business. The ordinary business includes receipt and adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, along with the Board's Report and Auditors' Report. Additionally, the re-appointment of Mr. Sunil Bajaj (DIN: 00131028), who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment, will be considered.

The special business involves ratification of remuneration payable to M/s SKG & Co., Cost Accountants (Firm Registration No. 000418), as Cost Auditors for FY 2026-27. The Board, on the recommendation of the Audit Committee, approved the appointment at a remuneration of ₹1,75,000/- (Rupees One Lakh Seventy Five Thousand Only) plus out-of-pocket expenses and applicable GST.

Parameter: Details
AGM Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 3:30 P.M. (IST)
Mode: Video Conferencing / OAVM
Record Date (e-Voting): September 10, 2026
Remote e-Voting Period: September 14, 2026 (9:00 A.M.) to September 16, 2026 (5:00 P.M.)
Cost Auditor Remuneration (FY 2026-27): ₹1,75,000/- plus out-of-pocket expenses and GST

Financial Performance for FY 2025-26

The company delivered the following financial results on a standalone basis for continuing operations:

Metric: FY 2025-26 FY 2024-25 % Change
Revenue from Operations: ₹808.70 crore ₹993.02 crore -18.56%
Total Income: ₹848.68 crore ₹1,038.73 crore
EBITDA: ₹31.32 crore ₹100.07 crore -68.70%
Profit Before Tax (continuing): ₹29.39 crore ₹111.12 crore -73.55%
Profit After Tax (continuing): ₹19.97 crore ₹82.72 crore -75.86%
Net Profit (incl. discontinued): ₹13.74 crore ₹74.83 crore -81.64%
Basic EPS (continuing, ₹5 face value): ₹3.35 ₹13.86
Basic EPS (total, ₹5 face value): ₹2.31 ₹12.54

Revenue from advertisement and other related operations declined to ₹722.49 crore from ₹841.50 crore, while subscription income fell to ₹64.59 crore from ₹95.17 crore. Production costs decreased by 31.12% to ₹105.66 crore, and employee benefits expense declined marginally by 1.21% to ₹347.87 crore. An exceptional item of ₹9.46 crore was recorded on account of realignment of compensation structure following the notification of new Labour Codes.

Liquidity and Balance Sheet Highlights

The company maintained a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.78 as on March 31, 2026. Net worth stood at ₹889.21 crore compared to ₹891.54 crore as on March 31, 2025. Cash and bank deposits (including deposits) stood at ₹334.95 crore. Net cash inflow from operating activities was ₹12.87 crore for FY 2025-26, compared to ₹121.62 crore in FY 2024-25. Earnings per share stood at ₹2.31 for FY 2025-26, and return on equity was 1.54%.

During the year, the company acquired 100% equity of Romesh Films Private Limited for a total consideration of ₹203.06 crore, with an additional ₹3.97 crore in statutory acquisition costs. Romesh Films Private Limited became a wholly owned subsidiary with effect from September 25, 2025.

Digital and Television Performance

Despite a challenging operating environment — including the suspension of news channel ratings by BARC from March 2026 — the company sustained its digital leadership. Key operational highlights include:

  • Approximately 100 billion social media views and 2.3 billion user actions during FY 2025-26
  • Collective social subscriber and follower base reached 452 million, adding 50 million new followers
  • Connected TV watch minutes: 10.5 billion, nearly 27% ahead of the closest competitor
  • Aaj Tak averaged 150 million monthly visitors and ranked #1 among Hindi news channels
  • India Today TV recorded 502 million Connected TV watch minutes with a 57.4% share of social engagement in the English news category
  • The Gen Z-focused platform "MO" reached 155 million unique users and generated nearly 1 billion views
  • Podcast annual views surged 227% from 38 million to 126 million

On television, TV Today Network retained its position as the No. 1 network of national news channels. Aaj Tak recorded the highest Gross AMA of 1,343 million among Hindi news channels, ahead of News18 India at 1,289 million and India TV at 1,077 million.

Dividend and Corporate Actions

The Board of Directors has not recommended any final dividend for FY 2025-26. The company transferred unpaid/unclaimed dividend pertaining to FY 2017-18 amounting to ₹3,00,816/- to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF). The company also transferred 2,264 equity shares to the IEPF demat account in respect of dividend pertaining to FY 2017-18.

Regarding the Radio Business, the company entered into a binding MoU with M/s Abhijit Realtors and Infraventures Private Limited for sale of its FM Radio Broadcasting operations for a total consideration of ₹10 crores, receiving ₹8.45 crore as advance till March 31, 2026. The radio business has been classified as discontinued operations and assets held for sale as at March 31, 2026, with an impairment loss of ₹9.63 crore recognised during the year.

CSR and Sustainability

Through its philanthropic arm Care Today Fund, the company channelled a total of ₹3,65,07,175 into CSR initiatives during FY 2025-26, impacting over 2 lakh lives across 11+ states. CSR activities spanned education, livelihood enhancement, healthcare and sanitation, environmental sustainability, disaster management, rural development, and sports promotion. The company's total CSR obligation for FY 2025-26 was ₹2,19,08,440, of which ₹92,62,307 was spent during the year, with the balance transferred to the CSR Unspent Account.

Historical Stock Returns for TV Today Network

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-1.16%-0.30%-10.27%-8.68%-19.68%-61.37%

How will the suspension of BARC news channel ratings impact T.V. Today Network's advertising revenue models and client negotiations in FY 2026-27?

What specific synergies and revenue integration strategies does the company plan to implement following the acquisition of Romesh Films Private Limited?

Given the sharp 73% decline in Profit Before Tax, what cost-optimization measures or new revenue streams are management prioritizing to restore profitability?

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