Hindustan Media Ventures

HMVL reported a mixed Q4 FY26 with consolidated revenue declining 2% YoY to ₹558 croreCurrent reported value: ₹558 crore. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record., but EBITDA grew 5% to ₹131 croreCurrent ₹131 crore vs previous available quarter ₹51 crore. and margins expanded 100bps to 23%Current reported value: 23%. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record.. PAT stood at ₹96 croreCurrent reported value: ₹96 crore. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record. with a 17% margin. Print advertising revenue grew 10% YoY driven by yield improvement, while circulation revenue rose 4%. The company decisively exited the OTT play business and surrendered six loss-making radio licenses, incurring exceptional losses of ₹215 crore for the year. Management guided no further material losses from discontinued operations and plans to invest in core print and digital businesses. Risks include rising newsprint costs due to rupee weakness and competitive pressure on ad yields.