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Hindustan Media Ventures reported stable full-year revenue of ₹831 crore (up 2% YoY) with EBITDA of ₹204 crore (up 3% YoY) and EBITDA margin improving to 25% from 24%. The Print business drove performance with 8% revenue growth to ₹1,500 crore and 82% jump in operating EBITDA to ₹208 crore, supported by strong advertising yields across English and Hindi publications. However, Radio business faced significant headwinds with 32% revenue decline to ₹140 crore and deeply negative 16% EBITDA margin. The company surrendered non-viable radio licenses as part of network streamlining. PAT declined 5% to ₹157 crore due to lower other income. Chairperson noted rising newsprint costs and rupee weakness as near-term concerns while highlighting decisive transformation and profitability improvement.
The margin expansion in Print is positive for shareholders, but the Radio segment's continued losses and overall PAT decline may weigh on sentiment. The company's focus on cost discipline and profitable growth, including discontinuing the OTTplay digital business, signals a shift toward operational efficiency over expansion.