T.V. Today Network Limited reported a 43% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹10.49 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY26), driven by significant improvements in operational efficiency and margin expansion. Revenue from operations grew 5% to ₹206.22 crore from ₹197.19 crore in the corresponding period last year. The company’s EBITDA margin nearly doubled to 7.66% from 3.82%, reflecting effective cost management within its core television and media operations. This profitability surge positions the media firm favorably as it continues to wind down its non-core radio broadcasting business.

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results at a meeting held on August 05, 2026, pursuant to Regulations 30 and 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The results were reviewed by S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, the statutory auditors, who issued a limited review report confirming compliance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 (Ind AS 34). The un-audited financial results were published in Financial Express and Jansatta newspapers on August 06, 2026, in accordance with Regulation 47 of the SEBI LODR Regulations.

Financial Performance

Standalone total income stood at ₹212.64 crore, up from ₹207.84 crore in Q1FY25. Other income declined significantly to ₹6.42 crore from ₹10.65 crore in the previous year’s quarter. Total expenses decreased slightly to ₹198.59 crore from ₹197.75 crore, primarily due to lower production costs of ₹25.45 crore versus ₹22.64 crore, offset by stable employee benefits expense at ₹88.74 crore. The key standalone and consolidated financial metrics are summarised below:

Consolidated net profit rose 40% to ₹10.26 crore from ₹7.35 crore in Q1FY25. Consolidated revenue remained flat at ₹206.22 crore, while other income dipped marginally to ₹6.44 crore. The consolidated profit before tax from continuing operations increased to ₹13.74 crore from ₹10.00 crore, reflecting better cost management in un-allocable expenses.

Segment and Operational Updates

The television and other media operations segment generated ₹206.22 crore in revenue, with segment results improving sharply to ₹13.19 crore from ₹3.00 crore in Q1FY25. This surge contributed directly to the overall profitability gain. Un-allocable income added ₹5.98 crore, partially offset by un-allocable expenses of ₹4.64 crore.

The company continues to wind down its radio broadcasting business, classified as discontinued operations. On November 25, 2025, T.V. Today Network entered into a binding Memorandum of Understanding with Abhijit Realtors and Infraventures Private Limited for the sale of its radio business for ₹10 crore. The transaction involves transferring the business to Vibgyor Broadcasting Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, followed by the sale of Vibgyor's shares. Regulatory approvals from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Wireless Planning and Coordination Wing have been secured.

What the Numbers Show

The most significant driver of the quarterly profit growth was the normalization of exceptional items. In the previous quarter (Q4FY26), the company recorded an expense reversal of ₹2.72 crore due to a detailed assessment of the new Labour Codes notified by the Government of India. This adjustment reduced the incremental impact estimate from ₹12.18 crore to ₹9.46 crore. With no such exceptional adjustments in Q1FY26, the reported profit reflects pure operational performance, highlighting that the core media business is generating higher margins even as other income declines. The sharp rise in segment results from ₹3.00 crore to ₹13.19 crore, alongside the EBITDA margin expansion to 7.66%, underscores effective cost control and revenue mix optimization within the television division.

tv today network has confirmed that its Board did not recommend a final dividend for the financial year 2025-26. The decision was taken during the Board meeting held on May 15, 2026. Consequently, the payout was not disclosed in the outcome of the respective Board meeting.

The clarification follows an email received from the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) dated June 18, 2026. The exchange had sought details regarding the status of the final dividend that was reportedly placed for recommendation before the Board. In its response, the company explicitly stated that no such dividend was recommended.

Board Meeting Details

The Board of Directors reviewed the financials and dividend distribution policy during its meeting on May 15, 2026. The decision to forgo the final dividend implies that shareholders will not receive a payout for the second half of the financial year. The company has requested the exchanges to take this clarification on record.

The communication was addressed to the Listing Departments of both BSE Limited and NSE Limited. It was signed by Ashish Sabharwal, Group Head – Secretarial & Company Secretary, on behalf of T.V. Today Network Limited.