HMVL reports Q2 FY26 profit growth, approves ₹16.22 crore investment in AI Growth Private Limited
HMVL announced strong Q2 FY26 consolidated profit after tax of ₹1,008 lakhs and approved a ₹16.22 crore investment in AI Growth Private Limited, a fintech company, for future capital returns.
The announcement includes significant financial results for the quarter and half-year, demonstrating operational performance. Furthermore, the approval of a substantial ₹16.22 crore investment in a new entity in the fintech sector represents a strategic move that could materially impact the company's future growth and financial returns, thus warranting a high impact rating.
The company reported improved financial performance with increased revenue and profit after tax for both the quarter and half-year. Additionally, the strategic investment in a 'fast-growing' fintech entity with the aim of 'capital return in future' indicates a positive outlook and potential for growth.
* Hindustan Media Ventures Limited's Board of Directors met on November 10, 2025, and approved the Un-Audited Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. The Statutory Auditors have issued an unmodified review conclusion for these results. * For the quarter ended September 30, 2025, the consolidated financial highlights are: * Revenue from operations stood at ₹19,687 lakhs. * Total income was ₹22,492 lakhs. * Profit after tax was ₹1,008 lakhs. * Basic & Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) was ₹1.37. * For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the consolidated financial highlights are: * Revenue from operations was ₹37,986 lakhs. * Total income was ₹43,463 lakhs. * Profit after tax was ₹2,032 lakhs. * Basic & Diluted EPS was ₹2.76. * The Board also approved an investment of up to ₹16.22 crore by subscribing to equity shares or compulsory convertible preference shares of AI Growth Private Limited. * AI Growth Private Limited operates in the Fintech industry, offering platforms for fixed income investments and debt financing solutions. Its turnover for FY 2024 was ₹21.24 crore. * The object of this investment is to achieve capital return in the future and leverage media assets owned by HMVL. The indicative time period for completion of this acquisition is September 2030. * Notably, in the standalone results for the half year ended September 30, 2025, an exceptional item representing a reversal of impairment of ₹325 lakhs towards investment in a subsidiary (HT Noida (Company) Limited) was recorded due to the recoverable amount being higher than the carrying amount.
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