Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd (HMVL) Q1FY27 Concall Summary - Jun-2026 Qtr
Performance Overview
- The company started the financial year on a steady note, reporting a 15% year-over-year growth in consolidated revenue, driven primarily by the Print segment's advertising performance.
- Profitability saw a significant improvement, with EBITDA nearly tripling and PAT turning substantially positive, which was attributed to sustained cost discipline and steady advertising revenues.
- The Print business remained the anchor, showing resilient advertising and circulation revenues, while the Radio segment's revenue was broadly steady, operating on a leaner footprint after surrendering non-viable station licenses.
- The Digital segment's revenue was intentionally moderated as part of a strategic reset to focus on leaner, more focused offerings aimed at achieving sustainable and profitable growth in the long run.
- The company maintained a robust net cash position of INR 922 crore at the consolidated level, although management clarified this cash is primarily held within the HMVL entity, while HT Media Limited remains indebted.
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