Zee Entertainment reports 14% profit jump in Q1

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited reported profit after tax of INR 1,437 million for Q1 FY26, up 14% year-over-year. Linear viewership share grew 40 basis points to 16.8%, reaching a two-year high of 17.8% in June.

ZEE5 revenues increased 30% year-over-year through digital syndication and new language-first pricing. Operating costs declined 14% due to efficient programming execution, contributing to 12.5% EBITDA margin.

The company maintains 8% full-year advertising growth guidance and targets ZEE5 breakeven by year-end. Cash and treasury investments stood at INR 21.9 billion as of June.