HT Media Ltd reported a consolidated revenue of Rs 2,024.88 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 7.4% from Rs 1,885.80 crore in FY24. The company reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 14.20 crore for FY25, compared to a net loss of Rs 91.38 crore in the previous financial year. For the fourth quarter (Q4FY25), net profit stood at Rs 51.36 crore, up from a loss of Rs 31 lakh in Q4FY24.
In a note to shareholders, Chairperson and Editorial Director Shobhana Bhartia stated that the company had witnessed consistent growth across most quarters, with the latter half of the year proving particularly strong. She cited the festive season and state elections as contributing to improved advertiser sentiment, while operational efficiencies and pricing strategies supported bottom-line growth. The company now aims to build on the momentum in its digital vertical, consolidate gains in the print segment, and streamline operations in its radio business.
Revenue from operations for the March 2025 quarter was Rs 513.57 crore, up 10.6% from Rs 464.41 crore in the same period last year. Total income for Q4FY25 stood at Rs 588.06 crore, compared to Rs 527.25 crore in Q4FY24.
In terms of segment performance, the print and publishing division accounted for Rs 1,393 crore in revenue during FY25, flat from Rs 1,386 crore in FY24. Advertising revenue for the year remained stable at Rs 1,065 crore, while circulation revenue declined 10.6% to Rs 211 crore from Rs 236 crore in the previous year. For the March quarter, advertising revenue was Rs 285 crore, down 3% from Rs 293 crore in Q4FY24, and circulation revenue was Rs 49 crore, a 13% drop from Rs 56 crore a year earlier. Operating revenue from the print segment in Q4FY25 stood at Rs 373 crore, slightly lower than Rs 376 crore in Q4FY24.
The radio broadcast and entertainment business reported Rs 203.88 crore in revenue in FY25, a growth of 29.7% from Rs 157.20 crore in FY24. Q4FY25 revenue for the segment was Rs 81.98 crore, up from Rs 47.57 crore in Q4FY24.
The digital segment recorded revenue of Rs 211.87 crore in FY25, an increase of 37.7% from Rs 153.89 crore in FY24. For the March quarter, revenue from digital stood at Rs 58.28 crore, compared to Rs 43.21 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
Segment-wise for Q4FY25, printing and publishing of newspapers and periodicals contributed Rs 373.29 crore, radio broadcast and entertainment Rs 81.98 crore, and digital Rs 58.28 crore. An unallocated amount of Rs 1.52 crore brought the total to Rs 515.07 crore, with inter-segment revenue of Rs 1.50 crore, resulting in net revenue from operations of Rs 513.57 crore.
For the full year, the segment-wise breakdown showed printing and publishing at Rs 1,393 crore, radio at Rs 203.88 crore, digital at Rs 211.87 crore, and unallocated revenue at Rs 5.90 crore. After excluding inter-segment revenue of Rs 9.02 crore, net revenue from operations stood at Rs 1,805.63 crore.
Looking ahead, HT Media has signaled its intent to deepen its investments in digital while maintaining the improved profitability in print. The company also aims to rationalise costs and enhance efficiency in its radio operations. Bhartia emphasised that the just-ended fiscal year would serve as a springboard for sustained growth across platforms, underlining the company’s commitment to delivering credible journalism and engaging content to its audience.
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