Sun TV Network Limited announced the declaration of an interim dividend of Rs. 3.75 per equity share at its board meeting on October 30, 2026. The company also released its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. Key highlights include revenues of Rs. 801.76 crores for the quarter and a profit after tax of Rs. 341.87 crores.
Sun TV Network Announces Interim Dividend and Financial Results
At its board meeting held on October 30, 2026, Sun TV Network Limited approved and announced several key financial decisions and results. The Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of Rs. 3.75 per equity share (75% on a face value of Rs. 5.00), which is in addition to the interim dividend declared on August 12, 2026.
Financial Performance: Quarter and Half-Year Ended September 30, 2026
The company reported its unaudited financial results for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026. For the quarter, Revenues stood at Rs. 801.76 crores, a decrease from Rs. 1,168.99 crores in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Total Income was Rs. 934.79 crores compared to Rs. 1,300.36 crores year-on-year. EBITDA for the quarter was Rs. 417.30 crores, down from Rs. 749.94 crores. Profit before tax (after exceptional items) was Rs. 437.21 crores, against Rs. 452.24 crores. Profit after tax for the quarter saw an increase of approximately 3.66%, reaching Rs. 341.87 crores from Rs. 329.79 crores.
For the half-year ended September 30, 2026, the company reported Total Income of Rs. 2,525.02 crores. Profit after tax for the half-year was Rs. 953.84 crores, an increase of approximately 11.11% compared to the same period last year.
Key Appointments Approved
The Board also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Kalanithi Maran as Whole Time Director designated as “Executive Chairman” and Mrs. Kavery Kalanithi as Whole Time Director designated as “Executive Director”. Both appointments are for a period of five years, effective from April 20, 2027, subject to shareholder approval via postal ballot.
Unaudited Financial Results Enclosed
The unaudited financial results (standalone and consolidated) along with the limited review report, and the earnings release for the quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2026 have been enclosed with this disclosure.
Source: BSE
