New Delhi [India], February 13: Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL) today announced a significant and encouraging turnaround in its financial performance for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026 (Q3 FY26). The company has reported a dramatic surge in profitability, marking a substantial recovery from previous periods, underpinned by robust revenue growth and the successful integration of new income-generating avenues.
In the third quarter of FY26, Zee Media Corporation Limited achieved a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹24,032 lakhs, a remarkable 50.72% increase compared to ₹15,945 lakhs during the same quarter last year. This impressive top-line expansion was significantly boosted by the introduction of new revenue streams, most notably content archive licensing, which alone contributed ₹8,019 lakhs to the quarter’s revenue. These operational improvements and diversified income sources have directly translated into a positive Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹5,277 lakhs for Q3 FY26, a stark contrast to the ₹2,421 lakhs loss reported in Q3 FY25. The positive momentum continued into the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025 (9MFY26), with consolidated PAT reaching ₹2,843 lakhs, reversing a substantial loss of ₹8,266 lakhs from the prior year.
While the standalone revenue saw a more modest year-on-year performance in Q3 FY26, remaining largely flat at ₹11,735 lakhs, the company’s standalone PAT demonstrated significant improvement. It turned positive, reaching ₹640 lakhs compared to a marginal ₹36 lakhs in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, standalone PAT also showed a considerable recovery, standing at ₹35 lakhs, a significant improvement from the ₹767 lakhs loss in 9MFY25.
Adding to the positive sentiment, AUV Innovations LLP, an entity within the promoter group of Zee Media Corporation Limited, recently increased its stake in the company to 9.41% through an open market acquisition. This strategic investment underscores confidence in the company’s future prospects and ongoing turnaround.
Zee Media continues to solidify its position as a leading Indian media house, operating a diverse portfolio of television channels and a strong digital presence through Zeenews.com. The company’s flagship Hindi news channel, Zee News, along with its business news leader Zee Business, and a suite of successful regional channels, maintain top positions in their respective markets, demonstrating the company’s broad reach and impactful content delivery across India.
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