Balaji Telefilms Ltd
Balaji Telefilms Q2 FY19 earnings call: Revenue & Margins
Q2 FY19 earnings call: what management said on revenue, margins and capex.
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The short version
ALTBalaji expects continued exponential revenue growth driven by increasing subscriber base and content library expansion. TV Production Business: Expected strong growth with normalized run rate of ~200 hours/quarter and higher realization per hour; margins expected to improve from next fiscal year with consistent margin profile around 30% long-term.
From Balaji Telefilms Ltd's Q2 FY19 earnings-call transcript · updated 4 Sept 2026.
Revenue & Sales Performance
- ALTBalaji expects continued exponential revenue growth driven by increasing subscriber base and content library expansion.
- TV production business is on an upswing with margin improvement and volume growth, launching multiple shows leading to higher realizations per hour.
- The movie business maintains limited exposure but aims for consistent profits via mid-budget films and pre-sales, targeting capped capital employed.
- Digital expansion is well-funded with a mix of direct B2C and indirect B2B2C subscriber growth, with B2B2C accounting for 70% of revenues.
- Subscriber base grew from 5 million to approximately 8.5–8.7 million in recent quarters, indicating strong volume traction.
- ARPU remains stable (~Rs. 140 per year), but with newer partners, ARPU tends to be higher.
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Profitability & Margins
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Capital Expenditure Plans
- ALTBalaji is on track with its investment plan, targeting approximately Rs. 150 crore per year across all segments.
- Total equity infusion into ALTBalaji by the parent company has reached Rs. 450 crore so far, with Rs. 150 crore invested each year.
- Marketing expenses for ALTBalaji are expected to decrease in the second financial year compared to the launch year.
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Fundraising & Capital Structure
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Order Book & Pipeline
- Management indicates very good visibility on the order book for the next few quarters.
- There are ongoing commissions across broadcasters for upcoming shows.
- The current lineup of shows, including daily and finite weekend shows, supports strong growth in the coming quarters.
- Quarter 2 saw a return to a normalized run rate of approximately 200 programming hours per quarter.
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Balaji Telefilms Ltd — Quarterly revenue & net profit
Reported quarterly figures (₹ Cr). Latest (Q4 FY26): revenue ₹48 Cr, net loss ₹14 Cr. Revenue and profit are scaled separately — hover a quarter for exact figures.
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What Balaji Telefilms's management said in earlier quarters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What were Balaji Telefilms Ltd Q2 FY19 results?
ALTBalaji expects continued exponential revenue growth driven by increasing subscriber base and content library expansion. TV Production Business: Expected strong growth with normalized run rate of ~200 hours/quarter and higher realization per hour; margins expected to improve from next fiscal year with consistent margin profile around 30% long-term.
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?
ALTBalaji is on track with its investment plan, targeting approximately Rs. 150 crore per year across all segments.
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