Sun TV Network income and profit dip, strategic investments continue

Sun TV Network Limited reported a total income of INR 4,543.96 crores for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, a decrease from INR 4,630.19 crores in the previous year. Profit before tax also saw a decline to INR 2,154.45 crores from INR 2,548.54 crores in FY2024. The company declared interim dividends totaling 300%, or INR 15.00 per equity share (face value INR 5.00).

The company highlighted strategic acquisitions, including a 100% equity stake in Northern Superchargers Limited, a UK-based cricket league franchise, for £100.5 million. Additionally, the SAFL Scheme and KRL Scheme for amalgamation became effective in February and May 2025, respectively. Total assets stood at INR 12,341.65 crores, with equity shareholders' funds at INR 11,416.70 crores.

Despite a dip in revenue, Sun TV Network emphasized its continued dominance in broadcasting across seven languages and an expanding digital OTT platform, "Sun NXT." The company remains debt-free, with no loan funds reported as of March 31, 2025.