Digicontent Limited Reports Q3FY26 Loss Due to Labour Code Impact
Digicontent Limited reported consolidated net loss of ₹728 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to profit of ₹659 lakhs in Q3FY25, primarily due to exceptional items of ₹1,589 lakhs related to new labour codes. Despite 17.04% revenue growth to ₹12,814 lakhs, the company faced regulatory headwinds. For nine months, the company reported marginal net loss of ₹9 lakhs versus profit of ₹1,809 lakhs previously.
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Digicontent Limited announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing mixed performance with revenue growth offset by significant exceptional charges. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results at their meeting held on January 28, 2026.
Financial Performance Overview
The company's consolidated financial performance for Q3FY26 reflected both operational improvements and regulatory challenges:
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹12,814 lakhs | ₹10,948 lakhs | +17.04% |
| Total Income | ₹12,939 lakhs | ₹11,172 lakhs | +15.82% |
| EBITDA | ₹1,176 lakhs | ₹1,595 lakhs | -26.27% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | (₹728 lakhs) | ₹659 lakhs | - |
| Basic EPS | (₹1.25) | ₹1.13 | - |
Revenue Growth Amid Operational Challenges
Digicontent Limited demonstrated strong revenue momentum with consolidated revenue from operations increasing by 17.04% to ₹12,814 lakhs in Q3FY26 from ₹10,948 lakhs in Q3FY25. However, total expenses rose to ₹12,218 lakhs compared to ₹10,177 lakhs in the previous year, primarily driven by higher employee benefit expenses and other operational costs.
Impact of New Labour Codes
The company's financial performance was significantly affected by exceptional items totaling ₹1,589 lakhs related to the implementation of four Labour Codes notified by the Government of India on November 21, 2025. These codes consolidate 29 existing labour laws and resulted in incremental costs comprising:
- Gratuity impact: ₹1,446 lakhs
- Long-term compensated absences: ₹143 lakhs
Without these exceptional items, the company would have reported a profit before tax of ₹721 lakhs compared to ₹995 lakhs in Q3FY25.
Nine-Month Performance Analysis
For the nine-month period ended December 31, 2025, the consolidated results showed:
| Parameter | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹37,038 lakhs | ₹32,833 lakhs | +12.81% |
| EBITDA | ₹3,304 lakhs | ₹4,968 lakhs | -33.50% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | (₹9 lakhs) | ₹1,809 lakhs | - |
Standalone Entity Performance
The standalone financial results of Digicontent Limited showed continued operational challenges with revenue from operations declining to ₹29 lakhs in Q3FY26 from ₹37 lakhs in Q3FY25. The standalone entity reported a net loss of ₹307 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to ₹322 lakhs loss in the previous year.
Corporate Structure and Compliance
The consolidated results include Digicontent Limited and its wholly-owned subsidiary HT Digital Streams Limited. The company operates in the Entertainment & Digital Innovation Business segment. The financial results were reviewed by statutory auditors S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP, who issued an unmodified review conclusion for both consolidated and standalone results.
Historical Stock Returns for Digicontent
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +7.49% | -4.27% | -12.07% | -34.37% | -41.17% | +107.40% |

























