New Delhi Television LimitedQ2 FY27 Results & Financial Update
New Delhi Television Limited: Q2 FY27 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹129.47 Cr, PAT ₹-63.51 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.
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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore New Delhi Television Q2 FY27 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.
Quarter overview
Quarterly earnings analysis
New Delhi Television Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 129.47 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking an increase compared to the preceding quarter ended June 30, 2026.
Total consolidated income for the quarter reached INR 134.34 crore, supported by INR 4.87 crore in other income and INR 1.61 crore in interest income.
The company posted a consolidated loss before tax of INR 64.16 crore and a net profit after tax of negative INR 63.51 crore for the second quarter of fiscal 2027.
Basic and diluted earnings per share for the current quarter stood at negative INR 5.61, reflecting the ongoing bottom-line pressures during the period.
Total expenses for the quarter remained elevated at INR 198.50 crore, encompassing production costs, employee benefit expenses, finance costs, and promotional outlays.
The board of directors approved a proposal to raise funds up to INR 800 crore via unsecured, non-convertible perpetual debentures on a private placement basis.
Statutory auditors noted that financial results or information for certain joint ventures were furnished by management without independent review due to full impairment of those investments in earlier years.
01 · Business model
What does New Delhi Television do?
New Delhi Television Limited operates primarily in the television media and related digital sectors, producing news broadcasts, current affairs content, and digital media publications.
The company generates its core revenue from advertising, broadcasting operations, and digital content distribution across various platforms.
NDTV operates on a consolidated basis including subsidiary entities such as NDTV Convergence Limited, alongside investments in various joint ventures and associated digital media enterprises.
02 · Historical context
What shaped the business before this quarter
Previously, pursuant to a Scheme of Amalgamation approved by the Regional Director, multiple transferor companies including NDTV Networks Limited, NDTV Worldwide Limited, NDTV Media Limited, and NDTV Labs Limited merged into New Delhi Television Limited with effect from October 1, 2025.
03 · Financial snapshot
Current quarter vs the available comparable
| Metric | Q2 FY27 | Previous quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹129.47 Cr | ₹117.23 Cr |
| Total income | ₹134.34 Cr | ₹119.96 Cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹-64.16 Cr | ₹-81.60 Cr |
| Profit after tax | ₹-63.51 Cr | ₹-81.88 Cr |
| EPS | ₹-5.61 | ₹-7.24 |
Financial interpretation
What the reported numbers mean
Profit after tax represented -49.1% of reported quarterly operating revenue. This is a calculated net-profit-to-sales ratio, not a company-reported operating margin. It measures the outcome after expenses and tax; it does not, by itself, establish how margins changed versus another period.
Profit before tax was equivalent to -49.6% of quarterly operating revenue. The distinction between pre-tax and post-tax profit matters when interpreting earnings; neither ratio identifies an underlying cost driver without a properly matched comparative period.
Total income exceeded operating revenue by ₹4.87 crore. This is the disclosed difference between the two lines, not incremental sales. The distinction matters when assessing how much of the quarter’s reported income came from the operating top line.
Ratios above are calculated from the reported quarterly figures. They are analytical descriptions, not company-reported margin guidance or an investment recommendation.
04 · Why it moved
Why the quarter looked the way it did
What drove revenue
Revenue from operations reached INR 129.47 crore for Q2 FY27, improving from INR 117.23 crore in Q1 FY27.
What drove margins
Total expenses of INR 198.50 crore for the quarter continued to exceed operating revenues, driven by production expenses, employee benefits, and marketing outlays.
The company incurred finance costs of INR 7.69 crore and depreciation and amortisation charges of INR 10.90 crore during the quarter.
05 · Segments, products & geography
Which parts of the business are doing the work
Segments and products
The NDTV Group is primarily engaged in television media and related operations, with no separate reportable segments under IND AS 108.
06 · Strategy & new businesses
How the company is trying to change its growth mix
The company progressed with its acquisition of the 'GoodTimes' channel and related intellectual property from Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Limited under an Asset Purchase Agreement signed on August 14, 2026.
07 · Reported developments
What changed operationally
The Delhi High Court disposed of related writ petitions and quashed the Enforcement Case Information Report registered by the Directorate of Enforcement, subject to liberty to revive if the underlying CBI closure report is set aside.
The Principal Commissioner of Income-tax (Central), Delhi-1 granted a complete stay on the recovery of tax demand arising from reassessment proceedings till the final disposal of the appeal before the CIT(A).
08 · Pressure points & risks
What is not going smoothly
The company continues to manage various legacy tax demands, regulatory notices from SEBI, and an ongoing CBI investigation pertaining to historic transactions from 2004 to 2010.
09 · Items worth noticing
The line items that can distort a quick read
The company recognized provisions amounting to INR 13.11 crore during the quarter.
10 · Cash flow & balance sheet
Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.
Consolidated cash and cash equivalents stood at INR 5.15 crore as of September 30, 2026.
Capital allocation & funding
The board approved raising funds up to INR 800 crore via unsecured, non-convertible perpetual debentures carrying a 9% p.a. cumulative coupon, payable at the board's discretion.
11 · Previous-quarter changes
What changed since the previous quarter
Consolidated revenue from operations rose from INR 117.23 crore in Q1 FY27 to INR 129.47 crore in Q2 FY27.
12 · Key Q&A
The quarter, answered directly
What does New Delhi Television do?
New Delhi Television Limited operates primarily in the television media and related digital sectors, producing news broadcasts, current affairs content, and digital media publications.
What is the clearest takeaway from Q2 FY27?
New Delhi Television Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of INR 129.47 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking an increase compared to the preceding quarter ended June 30, 2026.
What drove revenue or demand?
Revenue from operations reached INR 129.47 crore for Q2 FY27, improving from INR 117.23 crore in Q1 FY27.
What mattered most for margins or profitability?
Total expenses of INR 198.50 crore for the quarter continued to exceed operating revenues, driven by production expenses, employee benefits, and marketing outlays.
What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?
The company progressed with its acquisition of the 'GoodTimes' channel and related intellectual property from Lifestyle & Media Broadcasting Limited under an Asset Purchase Agreement signed on August 14, 2026.
What are the main pressure points disclosed for the quarter?
The company continues to manage various legacy tax demands, regulatory notices from SEBI, and an ongoing CBI investigation pertaining to historic transactions from 2004 to 2010.
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14 · Next filing checkpoints
What the next disclosure can confirm or change
- 01
Regulatory Approvals for Acquisition: Monitor the receipt of required regulatory approvals from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for consummating the 'GoodTimes' channel acquisition.
- 02
Perpetual Debenture Placement: Track the execution and allotment status of the approved unsecured, non-convertible perpetual debenture issuance up to INR 800 crore.
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