HT Media has reported operating revenue of Rs 497 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, up 1% year-on-year compared with the same period last year.
In a regulatory filing the company mentioned that its total income for the quarter stood at Rs 532 crore as compared to Rs 530 crore in Q3 FY25. Despite stable revenue, HT Media posted a loss after tax of Rs 24 crore, widening sharply from the Rs 3 crore loss recorded in the corresponding quarter last year.
Advertising revenue during the quarter was reported at Rs 384 crore, showing modest growth up 1% YoY, while overall operating revenue remained under pressure amid softness in print advertising and a sharp decline in radio revenues.
On a segment-wise basis, the print business reported revenue of Rs 395 crore, up 2% YoY, while digital revenue surged to Rs 67 crore, a jump of 30% from Rs 51 crore in Q3 FY25, reflecting growth across the company’s digital platforms. In contrast, radio revenue declined to Rs 34 crore, down 34% YoY from Rs 51 crore in the corresponding period last year.
The company’s profitability was impacted by exceptional items of approximately Rs 40 crore, largely on account of actuarial adjustments related to gratuity and long-term employee benefit obligations, as disclosed in the BSE filing.
HT Media said it continues to focus on cost rationalisation initiatives, even as challenging market conditions and one-time exceptional charges weighed on performance during the quarter.
“The third quarter of the financial year saw the Company make consistent operational progress, characterized by stable topline performance and a steady growth in overall profitability. These results reinforce the effectiveness of our ongoing operational initiatives to strengthen our businesses. The year-on-year revenue contraction is primarily a reflection of the high base effect from the previous year’s event-led business.” Shobhana Bhartia Chairperson and Editorial Director HT Media & Hindustan Media Ventures.
“We are proactively recalibrating our business operations within Radio to ensure the segment is better aligned with current industry dynamics. Looking ahead, we remain focused on sustaining the momentum seen this quarter across our business portfolio. By leveraging the enduring strength of our established Print mastheads, recalibrating our Radio offerings and further scaling up our new-age digital platforms, we continue to reinforce our commitment to delivering trusted journalism and high-quality content to our diverse audience.” Shobhana Bhartia Chairperson and Editorial Director HT Media & Hindustan Media Ventures.
