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Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd Stock performance
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KEY OBSERVATIONS

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notePrice to Earning Ratio,is 14.39, lower than its sector PE ratio of 44.4.
noteQuarterly Revenue,rose 7.1% YoY to ₹229.49 Cr. Its sector's average revenue growth YoY for the quarter was 43.25%.
noteInterest Coverage Ratio,is 26.44, higher than 1.5. This means that it is able to meet its interest payments comfortably with its earnings (EBIT).
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LONG-TERM PRICE ANALYSIS

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Stock return5Y CAGR : -0.87%
Net profit growth 5Y CAGR : -33.4%

About Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL)

Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) is a Hindi media company with a strong presence across India’s northern heartland. The Company’s flagship daily, Hindustan, is complemented by regional publications such as Hindustan Smart, Fursat, and Anokhi, and a growing digital portfolio led by OTTplay—described in the Annual Report as India’s leading OTT super app, integrating content from multiple platforms into one unified experience.

HMVL serves readers primarily across Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand, where its editions are well-established. As per IRS Q4 2019, Hindustan ranks #1 in Bihar and Uttarakhand, and #2 in Jharkhand, Delhi, and in the combined Uttar Pradesh–Bihar market.

The Company’s revenue streams include:

  • Advertisement income, 
  • Sale of newspapers and publications, 
  • Digital services, 
  • Job work and commission income, and 
  • Other operating income such as scrap/waste sales and forfeiture of security deposits. 

HMVL also owns several Hindi Business Brand trademarks, including Hindustan, Hindustan.in, Nandan, Kadambini, Hum Tum, and other marks acquired in FY 2015–16. Management considers these assets to have an indefinite useful life due to their enduring brand equity.

As on March 31, 2025, the Company had one subsidiary and one joint venture, while HT Media Limited, the holding company, owned 74.40% of HMVL’s equity. The registered office is in Patna and the corporate office in New Delhi. The workforce stood at 1,146 employees.

Key milestones during FY 2024–25 included continued digital acceleration through OTTplay, editorial innovations in print, and strategic efforts to balance legacy strengths with a forward-looking digital-first approach.

Business Segments

[Section intentionally omitted as the Annual Report does not provide percentage contribution by segment/vertical or by domestic vs. international operations. The Company reports operations as being primarily within India, constituting a single geographical segment.]

HMVL Key Management

NameDesignation
Smt. Shobhana BhartiaChairperson
Shri Samudra BhattacharyaChief Executive Officer
Ms. Anna AbrahamChief Financial Officer
Shri Nikhil SethiCompany Secretary

 

Latest Updates on HMVL

  1. Digital and Content Initiatives
    HMVL expanded its digital presence through OTTplay and hosted the OTTplay Awards, positioned as India’s only dedicated OTT awards platform recognising excellence in films and web series across languages.
    Editorially, the Company launched “Bole City”, an eight-column platform amplifying local voices and civic issues, and rolled out the Hindustan Jobs tabloid across key markets in Uttar Pradesh. In regions where the tabloid was unavailable, a daily four-column Jobs section was introduced to maintain continuity.
  2. Events and Reader Engagement
    The marquee Hindustan ICONS platform held its latest edition across Hong Kong, Macau, and Vietnam, celebrating impactful achievers across industries.
    HMVL also continued its “Doublothon” initiative—an interactive youth-driven event series—across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Jharkhand, strengthening community and reader engagement.
  3. Awards and Recognitions
    During FY 2024–25, HMVL and its brands received numerous awards, including:
  • Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award 2024 (Campaign – Story of Asha Kiran, Athlete; Category – Sports Journalism), 
  • Indian Marketing Awards (Exchange4media) for Festival of Gifts – Best Use of Print, and 
  • Golden Globe Tigers Awards 2024 for Hindustan, Anokhi, and Hindustan Jobs, among other accolades. 
  1. Board Changes
  • Appointed Independent Directors: 
    • Shri Vikas Agnihotri and Smt. Suchitra Rajendra (effective March 15, 2025, term till March 14, 2030) 
    • Smt. Ruchira Kamboj (effective April 21, 2025, term till April 20, 2030) 
  • Appointed Non-Executive Non-Independent Director: 
    • Shri Manhar Kapoor (effective April 21, 2025)
      All appointments were approved by shareholders via postal ballot on June 02, 2025. 
  1. Credit Rating
    ICRA Limited reaffirmed the Company’s Commercial Paper Programme rating at (ICRA) A1+, reflecting a strong liquidity position and sound financial management.

6. Operations and People
The Company reported procurement agility and a diversified newsprint supplier base, ensuring cost efficiency and supply reliability. The workforce strength stood at 1,146 employees as of March 31, 2025.


Note: All information above has been drawn exclusively from
Hindustan Media Ventures Limited’s Annual Report 2024–25 for the year ended March 31, 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For Q4 FY26, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd reported: Revenue (Net Sales): ₹2155.30 Cr - Up 1.55% year-on-year from ₹2122.40 Cr in Q3 FY26. Net Income (PAT): ₹276.90 Cr - Up 4095.45% year-on-year from ₹6.60 Cr in Q3 FY26.

The intraday low for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd on the NSE today was ₹92.70. The stock's 52-week low stands at ₹55.20, recorded on 30 Mar 2026. Today's low is 67.93% above the 52-week low, indicating the stock is trading well above its yearly lows.

As of 04 Aug 2026, the share price of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd is ₹95.64 on the NSE and ₹94.98 on the BSE. The stock opened at ₹95.75, touched a high of ₹98.10 and a low of ₹92.70 during today's session.

Over the last 6 months, Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has given a return of 32.07%. The stock was priced at ₹71.99 on 04 Feb 2026 and has Rise to ₹95.64 as of 04 Aug 2026, a change of ₹23.65 per share.

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has delivered a return of 41.78% over the last 3 months. The stock was trading at ₹67.06 on 04 May 2026 and is currently at ₹95.64 as of 04 Aug 2026, reflecting a Gain of ₹28.58 per share over this period.

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has delivered 4.90% return over the last 52 weeks. During this period, the stock hit a 52-week high of ₹96.85 on 28 Jul 2026 and a 52-week low of ₹55.20 on 30 Mar 2026. It is currently trading at ₹95.64 as of 04 Aug 2026.

The all-time high (ATH) for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd was ₹305.00, recorded on 30 Oct 2016. At the current price of ₹95.64, the stock is trading 68.64% below its all-time high. The all-time low recorded was ₹36.75 on 25 Mar 2020.

Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has delivered a 14.00% absolute return over the past 5 years, equivalent to a CAGR of 2.66% per annum. The stock was priced at ₹83.89 in Aug 2021 and has risen to ₹95.64 as of 04 Aug 2026. An investment of ₹1,00,000 in Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd five years ago would be worth ₹1,14,000.00 today.

No,Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd has not declared any dividend over the past 5 years. The company paid a total dividend of N/A per share between FY2022 and FY2026, with the most recent dividend of ₹1.20 per share for May 19, with an ex-dividend date of 09 Sep 2019. At the current market price of ₹95.64, the trailing dividend yield of Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd stands at 1.20%.

The intraday high for Hindustan Media Ventures Ltd on the NSE today (04 Aug 2026) was ₹98.10. This compares to the 52-week high of ₹96.85 recorded on 28 Jul 2026. Today's high was 1.29% above the 52-week high.

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