Financial Performance Overview
TV Today Network Limited reported significant financial challenges in FY26 with revenue from operations declining 19% to ₹808.70 crore (FY25: ₹993.02 crore) and profit dropping 81% to ₹14.35 crore. The company's standalone performance showed revenue of ₹808.70 crore with profit after tax of ₹19.97 crore, while digital properties generated 100 billion social media views. Key financial metrics include basic EPS from continuing operations of ₹3.39 (down from ₹13.86 in FY25) and total comprehensive income of ₹17.55 crore. The balance sheet remains strong with total assets of ₹1,129.16 crore, cash equivalents of ₹23.43 crore, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.02.
Annual General Meeting and Corporate Governance
The company will hold its 27th Annual General Meeting on September 17, 2026 via video conferencing to adopt financial statements and ratify cost auditor remuneration. Shareholders can vote electronically from September 14-16, 2026, with Mr. Nitesh Latwal appointed as scrutinizer. The board composition includes 7 directors with 50% women representation and 3 independent directors. The integrated annual report includes comprehensive Business Responsibility and Sustainability disclosures aligned with NGRBC principles, covering 7 material issues including data privacy and employee well-being.
Business Operations and Restructuring
Aaj Tak maintained its #1 position in Hindi news genre with 1,343 million Gross AMA while expanding digital footprint to 452 million followers. The company discontinued its radio broadcasting operations (104.8 FM stations in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata) with assets held for sale of ₹19.34 crore and impairment loss of ₹9.63 crore. The radio business transfer to Vibgyor Broadcasting Private Limited received MIB approval on January 7, 2026, with WPC approval for license migration obtained post-year end on April 2, 2026.
Dividend and Shareholder Information
No final dividend was recommended for FY26, contrasting with the previous year's ₹3.00 per share dividend totaling ₹17.90 crore. Shareholding pattern shows 82.42% held by investors with above 10,000 shares, while 99.999% of equity shares are in dematerialized form. Unclaimed dividend for multiple years remains outstanding, with the earliest (FY 2017-18) already transferred to IEPF along with 2,264 equity shares.
Compliance and Regulatory Aspects
The company maintains compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations, Companies Act 2013, and MCA circulars. Credit ratings stand at CRISIL AA-/Negative for long-term and CRISIL A1+ for short-term. CSR initiatives impacted over 200,000 lives across 7 categories with spending of ₹3.65 crore. Employee statistics show 2,329 total employees with 25% women representation, while the board maintains 50% gender diversity.
Subsequent Events and Outlook
The company continues to focus on digital expansion with 50+ million new followers added during FY26 and connected TV achieving 10.5 billion watch minutes with a 27% lead over competitors. International reach was demonstrated through exclusive interviews with global leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin. The company targets reaching 7.5 lakh CSR beneficiaries by 2030 while maintaining strong corporate governance practices and regulatory compliance.