Sun TV Network Limited has announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported annual revenue of ₹4,102.13 crore on a standalone basis, representing a growth of ~6%. Consolidated annual revenues reached ₹4,334.82 crore, up 7.96%. Despite external challenges, the company maintained stable underlying operating performance and declared four interim dividends totaling 250% (₹12.50 per share) during the fiscal year.
Annual Financial Performance
For the financial year ended March 31, 2026, Sun TV Network achieved strong growth. The standalone total income for the year stood at ₹4,637.70 crore, a rise of 2.06% compared to the previous year. Standalone revenues climbed to ₹4,102.13 crore, reflecting a 5.76% increase. On a consolidated basis, the network saw revenue rise by 7.96% to ₹4,334.82 crore, with consolidated EBITDA reaching ₹2,214.21 crore, an increase of 3.82% over the prior fiscal year.
Quarterly Highlights
In the final quarter (Q4: Jan-Mar 2026), the company recorded a standalone revenue of ₹848.48 crore and a total income of ₹941.67 crore. The standalone profit after tax for the quarter was ₹218.64 crore, with earnings per share (EPS) reported at ₹5.55. Consolidated performance for the same period included a profit after tax of ₹232.34 crore.
Strategic Operations and Cricket Franchises
The company continues to expand its diverse media portfolio, which includes satellite channels in seven languages, FM radio stations, movie production, and the SunNXT OTT platform. A significant component of the revenue continues to be the performance of the company’s cricket franchises, including SunRisers Hyderabad, SunRisers Eastern Cape, and the newly acquired SunRisers Leeds Limited (formerly Northern Superchargers Limited) in the United Kingdom.
Operational Context
The company noted that while underlying operating performance remained stable throughout the year, reported profitability for the final quarter faced impacts from specific non-recurring items. These included mark-to-market provisioning on mutual fund investments and impairment charges related to investments in a radio investee. Additionally, the Q4 figures excluded one-off interest income that was recognized in the same quarter of the previous year.
Source: BSE
