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ZEE5 Revenue Soars 58%, Profitability Strong
11 Aug
Summary
- ZEE5 revenue surged 58% to INR4,571 million.
- Subscription revenue grew 16% driven by ARPU and subscriber increases.
- Network viewership share reached an all-time high of 20% this quarter.
ZEE5 has demonstrated robust financial performance, achieving a 58% year-on-year revenue increase to INR4,571 million for the quarter ending June 2026. The digital business saw subscription revenues climb by 16%, driven by improved average revenue per user (ARPU) and subscriber growth.
While advertising revenue experienced an 11% dip, potentially due to advertiser caution linked to Middle East conflicts, other sales and services, including studio businesses, grew by 17%. The company reported a quarterly EBITDA of INR789 million and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of INR743 million.
ZEE5 maintained strong market presence, capturing an all-time high network viewership share of 20% during the quarter, a gain of 110 basis points year-on-year. The music business also showed significant engagement, with over 177 million YouTube subscribers and 54 billion total video views.
As of June 2026, ZEE5's treasury holdings were substantial, totaling INR22.1 billion, including cash, fixed deposits, and mutual fund investments. The company's operating costs rose 15% due to increased promotional spending for major events like FIFA 2026 and new sports channel launches.
