Hindustan Media Ventures Share Price Falls 5.34% After Q2 FY26 Profit Falls 27.3% YoY to ₹10.08 Crore

New Delhi, November 10: Hindustan Media Ventures share price is witnessing a heavy selloff today after reporting a 27.3% YoY fall in its Q2FY26 profit. As of 3:12 PM, Hindustan Media Ventures share price was down by 5.34%, or 4.20 points, and was trading at ₹74.45. Until now, the Hindustan Media Ventures shares have traded within a range of ₹81 and ₹74.05. The traded volume for the Hindustan Media Ventures shares was at 2.13 lakh shares, with the company’s market cap at ₹579 crore. The shares have their 52-week high at ₹103.40 and their 52-week low at ₹73.20.

Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) (NSE: HMVL, BSE: 533217) is an Indian company that provides mass media services. It operates a digital media app called ‘OTTplay’. The company was established in 1918 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

Shares Fall After Weak Q2FY26 Financial Results

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd (HMVL) reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹196.87 crore in Q2 FY26, higher than ₹171.99 crore in Q2 FY25. This is a 14.4% year-on-year growth, and a 7.6% rise from ₹182.99 crore in Q1 FY26. Other income stood at ₹28.05 crore, compared to ₹36.16 crore last year, but increased 5.0% quarter-on-quarter. Total income for Q2 FY26 was ₹224.92 crore, up 8.1% YoY and 7.3% QoQ. Profit before tax was ₹11.29 crore, down from ₹14.82 crore in Q2 FY25, a 23.8% decline, and lower 4.1% compared to the previous quarter. Net profit stood at ₹10.08 crore, down 27.3% YoY and 1.6% QoQ. EPS was ₹1.37, compared to ₹1.88 in Q2 FY25.

For the first half of FY26 (H1 FY26), consolidated revenue was ₹379.86 crore, up 13.6% YoY. Net profit increased to ₹20.32 crore, compared to ₹14.39 crore in H1 FY25.

In segment performance, the Print & Publishing business was the largest contributor. The segment generated ₹175.25 crore in Q2 FY26, up from ₹163.35 crore in Q1 FY26, a 7.3% QoQ increase. The Digital business recorded ₹20.64 crore in Q2 FY26, up from ₹18.39 crore in Q1 FY26, marking a 12.2% QoQ rise. Total assets stood at ₹2,403.17 crore as of September 30, 2025, up from ₹2,284.99 crore at the end of FY25. Equity stood at ₹1,553.75 crore.

The board also approved an investment of up to ₹16.22 crore in AI Growth Private Limited. It is a fintech company offering fixed-income investment platforms and corporate debt financing solutions. The company will make the investment through equity or compulsory convertible preference shares. Conversion is expected by September 2030. AI Growth Private Limited, incorporated in August 2020, reported a turnover of ₹21.24 crore in FY24, ₹12.80 crore in FY23, and ₹0.62 crore in FY22, indicating strong business momentum.

Investor Takeaway for Hindustan Media Ventures

Hindustan Media Ventures reported mixed financial results for the quarter ended September 30 and the first half of the year. Although its revenue increased, it saw a fall in its profit. This has resulted in negatively affecting investor sentiments, leading to a share price fall. Investors will now hope that the investment in AI Growth Private Limited will help the company post a profit in the next quarter.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/HMVL_10112025131351_HMVLboardmeetingoutcome10112025.pdf

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