Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2026
ZEEL · price
▲ positive · ▼ negative · ● neutral filings · teal = economic event · numbered = multiple that day (click to pick). Times IST.
Zee Entertainment Enterprises reported a standalone net profit of Rs 1,205 million for FY26, down sharply from Rs 7,013 million in FY25. Revenue from operations declined to Rs 75,670 million from Rs 77,124 million, a fall of about 1.9%. The company swung to a loss before tax of Rs 882 million (vs profit of Rs 9,060 million in FY25) primarily due to a Rs 3,022 million additional charge on content inventory (movie rights) reflecting revised consumption estimates for premiere movies. The Q4 quarter alone saw a net loss of Rs 1,809 million on revenue of Rs 18,867 million. Statutory auditors issued an unmodified (clean) opinion. The Board recommended a dividend of Rs 2 per share.
Shareholders face a significantly weaker bottom line driven by content inventory write-downs and revenue decline. The ongoing SEBI investigations and a USD 1,097 million damages claim from Jiostar over ICC broadcasting rights add legal risk. However, positive operating cash flow of Rs 4,661 million and an unmodified audit opinion provide some comfort.