Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Reports Q3FY26 Profit Turnaround
Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Limited reported consolidated net profit of ₹2.97 lakhs in Q3FY26, marking a turnaround from losses in previous quarters. The company achieved nine-month consolidated profit of ₹0.55 lakhs compared to ₹18.99 lakhs loss last year, driven by effective expense management with total costs declining 12.74% year-over-year. Revenue remained stable at ₹58.02 lakhs in Q3FY26, while the company continues to contest DOT demands of ₹4,130.38 lakhs for license fees.
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Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom Limited has reported a return to profitability in the third quarter of FY26, marking a significant turnaround from recent losses. The cable and datacom services provider announced its unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.
Quarterly Performance Shows Recovery
The company's consolidated financial performance demonstrated a notable improvement across key metrics:
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q2FY26 | Q3FY25 | Change (QoQ) | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹58.02 lakhs | ₹59.86 lakhs | ₹58.99 lakhs | -3.07% | -1.64% |
| Total Income | ₹58.25 lakhs | ₹60.18 lakhs | ₹59.57 lakhs | -3.21% | -2.21% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | ₹2.97 lakhs | ₹(1.65) lakhs | ₹(4.38) lakhs | Profit | Profit |
| EPS (₹) | 0.04 | (0.02) | (0.05) | 0.06 | 0.09 |
The company achieved consolidated net profit of ₹2.97 lakhs in Q3FY26, reversing from a loss of ₹1.65 lakhs in the previous quarter and ₹4.38 lakhs in the corresponding quarter last year.
Nine-Month Performance Analysis
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, the consolidated results showed substantial year-over-year improvement:
| Parameter | 9M FY26 | 9M FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹178.79 lakhs | ₹179.44 lakhs | -0.36% |
| Total Expenses | ₹177.32 lakhs | ₹203.20 lakhs | -12.74% |
| Net Profit/(Loss) | ₹0.55 lakhs | ₹(18.99) lakhs | Profit |
| Total Comprehensive Income | ₹1.70 lakhs | ₹(18.29) lakhs | Positive |
The company's ability to control expenses was evident, with total expenses declining by 12.74% to ₹177.32 lakhs compared to ₹203.20 lakhs in the previous year.
Expense Management and Operational Efficiency
The company demonstrated improved cost management across several expense categories. Employee benefit expenses decreased significantly to ₹31.37 lakhs for nine months FY26 from ₹44.64 lakhs in the corresponding period last year. Other expenses also reduced from ₹63.84 lakhs to ₹51.61 lakhs, contributing to the overall profitability improvement.
Standalone Results Mirror Consolidated Performance
The standalone financial results closely aligned with consolidated figures, showing net profit of ₹3.31 lakhs in Q3FY26 compared to losses of ₹1.65 lakhs in Q2FY26 and ₹5.68 lakhs in Q3FY25. For the nine-month period, standalone net profit stood at ₹0.62 lakhs versus a loss of ₹18.08 lakhs in the previous year.
Regulatory and Compliance Updates
The company continues to face demands from the Department of Telecommunications totaling ₹4,130.38 lakhs for license fees covering financial years 2005-06 to 2007-08 and 2009-10 to 2014-15. Based on legal expert opinion, the company maintains confidence in defending against these demands and has not made provisions for this matter.
The financial results were reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the Board of Directors on January 13, 2026, with statutory auditors completing their limited review of the quarterly and nine-month results.
Historical Stock Returns for Hathway Bhawani Cabletel & Datacom
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -4.43% | -4.02% | -4.43% | -12.15% | -26.98% | 0.0% |
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