What we do Hindustan Media Ventures Limited publishes the Hindi daily 'Hindustan', India's third largest newspaper by readership, and operates a digital OTT platform, serving key Hindi-speaking regions. |
Founded in 1,918 |
Market share Third largest Hindi daily with 9.9 million readers, strong presence in Bihar, Jharkhand, Delhi NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. |
Problem solved Provides trusted news and localized content in Hindi to cater to diverse regional audiences across North India. |
Top clients or who we serve Primarily B2C readers of Hindi news; advertisers targeting Hindi-speaking markets across several Indian states. |
Key management Shobhana Bhartia (Chairperson and Editorial Director) |
Our journey and innovations Evolved from The Behar Journals, rebranded several times; acquired Hindi business from HT Media; expanded into print, digital, OTT, and event management. |
Where we operate Primarily North and East India: Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi NCR regions. |
Top products or what we offer Flagship publication 'Hindustan' Hindi daily, magazines 'Nandan' and 'Kadambini', digital news portal livehindustan.com, OTT platform 'OTTplay'. |
Top brands Hindustan - Third largest Hindi daily; Nandan - children's magazine; Kadambini - general interest Hindi magazine; OTTplay - digital OTT platform. |
Raw materials needed Newsprint and printing materials for newspapers and magazines. |
Raw materials supplier Local and regional newsprint suppliers. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue primarily recurring from newspaper sales, ad revenues, and digital subscriptions. |
Our industry position Among top Hindi newspapers with dominant market share in key Hindi-speaking markets and growing digital presence. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue Rs 732.89 crore; net profit Rs 77.78 crore; EBITDA Rs 107.81 crore; steady profitability with growth in print and digital segments. |
Geographical revenue split Major revenue from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi NCR. |
Order book - |
Whats driving growth Steady advertising revenue in print, digital expansion through OTT and web platforms, regional reach, and cost control measures. |
Our future plans Enhancing digital offerings, expanding circulation in key markets, and exploring event management and new media products. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainable practices including energy conservation and responsible sourcing of materials. |
Our people and values Focus on inclusive workforce, adherence to ethical conduct, employee training, and fostering journalistic integrity. |
Key challenges ahead Digital disruption, market competition, shifting reader habits, and managing operational costs in print segment. |
Interesting facts Company has over a century-long legacy; 'Hindustan' is fastest growing Hindi daily; printing capacity approx. 0.78 million copies per hour. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates risks via diversified revenue streams, digital transformation, and strong regional footprint ensuring market resilience. |
