NDTV posts net loss of Rs 74 crore; marks 38.5% increase y-o-y

New Delhi Television (NDTV) reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 122.27 crore for Q2FY26, marking a 9.8% year-on-year rise from Rs 111.32 crore and a 13.6% sequential increase from Rs 107.65 crore.

However, the company posted a consolidated net loss of Rs 74.01 crore against Rs 70.31 crore in the previous quarter and Rs 53.45 crore in the same period last year. This marks a 38.5% increase y-o-y. 

NDTV’s losses deepened during the quarter as expenses rose sharply. Total consolidated expenses climbed to Rs 197.90 crore, compared with Rs 182.67 crore in the previous quarter and Rs164.76 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

The company spent Rs 59.06 crore on marketing, distribution, and promotional spends.

“While the quarter’s revenue performance remained robust, benefiting from the festive lead-up, the bottom-line was impacted by significant investments made to support NDTV’s ongoing transformation and growth initiatives. With a clear focus on content excellence, digital integration, and business strength, NDTV is well-positioned to sustain momentum through the festive quarter and beyond,” the company said in its regulatory filing.

NDTV said that the strong performance reflects the Company’s focus on both content innovation and business consolidation.

“The quarter was marked by several strategic milestones. NDTV strengthened its on-air programming with the launch of new primetime shows and the addition of renowned anchors Padmaja Joshi, Syed Suhail, and Shubhankar Mishra, improving its editorial depth and audience engagement,” the company said in regulatory filings. 

On the business front, the company said it took decisive steps to drive efficiency and scale. 

“The Company successfully completed a Rights Issue to bolster future growth and undertook a structural consolidation by merging four entities into one, simplifying operations and enabling a sharper focus on core business priorities,” NDTV said.