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Balaji Telefilms Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Board meeting held on August 12, 2025.
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Balaji Telefilms reported weak Q1 FY26 results, with consolidated revenue from operations falling sharply to ₹7,283.18 lakhs from ₹14,916.99 lakhs in the same quarter last year, a decline of roughly 51% year-on-year. The company slipped into a consolidated loss after tax of ₹594.55 lakhs, compared to a loss of ₹222.18 lakhs in Q1 FY25, while standalone PAT turned negative at ₹(525.86) lakhs versus a small profit of ₹85.11 lakhs a year ago. The Films segment was the biggest drag with revenue collapsing to ₹139.77 lakhs from ₹7,320.86 lakhs, though the Digital segment nearly tripled to ₹2,914.62 lakhs. The board noted that the company's OTT application was discontinued on July 25, 2025 following a directive from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, but management said the impact is not material. Comparative figures were restated to reflect the amalgamation of ALT Digital Media Entertainment and Marinating Films with the company, effective April 1, 2024.
Sharp revenue decline and a return to losses are negative signals for shareholders, particularly the steep fall in the Films segment, though the strong Digital growth and clean auditor review (Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP) provide some offset. The OTT app shutdown is a near-term overhang but management has assessed no material financial impact.
| Q1 FY26 | Q1 FY25 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹72.83 Cr | ₹149.2 Cr | −51.2% |
| Operating profit | −₹11.80 Cr | ₹0.89 Cr | −1,429.8% |
| Profit after tax | −₹5.95 Cr | −₹2.22 Cr | loss widened |
| EBITDA margin | -13.5% | 3.0% | −16.4 pp |
From the company's XBRL filing, not from the text above. Operating profit = profit before tax − exceptional items − other income. EBITDA = profit before tax + finance costs + depreciation − other income.