Balaji Telefilms Ltd
Balaji Telefilms Ltd Q1 FY20 Results & Concall Highlights: Revenue, Margins & Order Book
Q1 FY20 earnings call: what management guided on revenue, margins and order book.
The short version
The company expects to improve its top line by 1.5 to 2 times over the previous financial year, aiming for Rs.300-350 Crores in TV business revenue for FY2020. The company expects consolidated breakeven within 12 to 15 months and aims to create value going forward.
From Balaji Telefilms Ltd's Q1 FY20 earnings-call transcript · updated 4 Sept 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- The company expects to improve its top line by 1.5 to 2 times over the previous financial year, aiming for Rs.300-350 Crores in TV business revenue for FY2020.
- ALTBalaji's direct subscription base is expected to grow year-on-year, supported by exclusive content and the Zee5 partnership, leading to doubled revenue from last year.
- Post the Zee deal, content will be behind a paywall, eliminating free availability on telcos, which is expected to boost direct subscription revenues.
- Digital business, especially through ALTBalaji, is moving rapidly towards breakeven, with expected revenue significantly above Rs.42 Crores in upcoming years.
- Movie business is projected to deliver strong profitability with assured profits of Rs.20-30 Crores annually through portfolio approach and pre-sold rights.
2 more points management made on revenue & sales performance
Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- For FY2020, the company plans to invest around Rs.150 Crores in ALTBalaji, similar to the previous year.
- Out of this Rs.150 Crores, Rs.100 Crores is earmarked for content creation and Rs.50 Crores for local operations, technology, and people.
- The company follows a portfolio approach in the movie business, recycling capital within the business.
- Approximately Rs.100 Crores to Rs.120 Crores capital will be deployed annually in movies, targeting around four movies per year.
- They have assured minimum profits of Rs.20 Crores to Rs.30 Crores from movie investments through presold rights and guarantees.
2 more points management made on capital expenditure plans
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
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Balaji Telefilms Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest: revenue ₹48 Cr, net loss ₹14 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Balaji Telefilms Ltd Q1 FY20 results?
The company expects to improve its top line by 1.5 to 2 times over the previous financial year, aiming for Rs.300-350 Crores in TV business revenue for FY2020. The company expects consolidated breakeven within 12 to 15 months and aims to create value going forward.
What is Balaji Telefilms Ltd share price analysis?
Balaji Telefilms Ltd currently shows a neutral. The stock trades at a P/E of N/A with a market cap of ₹1,146 Cr. Investors should review the full earnings analysis for detailed insights.
Is Balaji Telefilms Ltd planning capital expenditure?
For FY2020, the company plans to invest around Rs.150 Crores in ALTBalaji, similar to the previous year.
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