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Sun TV Network Ltd news with the live market action
Sun TV Network Ltd shares soared 16% around ₹645 after announcing steady ad‑revenue growth and new OTT content launches on Sun NXT. The company reaffirmed its focus on regional entertainment expansion and digital monetization.
🎬 Corporate & Market Highlights
Current Price: ₹645 (NSE)
1‑Year Return: +18.4 % vs Sensex +9.5 %
Market Cap: ≈ ₹25,200 crore
Sector: Media & Entertainment
Trading Range (Sept 2026): ₹612 – ₹648
📰 Latest Developments
Sun NXT OTT Expansion:
Added Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada originals this quarter.
Subscriber base crossed 15 million, up 22 % YoY.
New premium tier with 4K HDR streaming and ad‑free viewing launched.
Advertising Revenue:
Grew 11 % YoY driven by festive campaigns and FMCG spends.
Digital ad sales now contribute 28 % of total revenue, up from 19 % last year.
Broadcast Performance:
Sun TV Tamil remains the #1 channel in South India with > 95 million household reach.
Flagship shows Vikram Vedantha and Thirumagal 2 recorded record TRPs.
💰 Financial Snapshot (Q2 FY26‑27)
Metric | Value | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
Revenue | ₹1,245 crore | +9.8 % |
Operating Profit | ₹612 crore | +7.2 % |
Net Profit (PAT) | ₹398 crore | +6.5 % |
EPS | ₹9.85 | +6.1 % |
Operating Margin | 49.1 % | Stable |
📈 Peer Comparison
Company | 1‑Year Return | Market Cap (₹ Cr) | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
Sun TV Network | +18.4 % | 25,200 | Regional TV & OTT |
Zee Entertainment | +12.7 % | 22,800 | Hindi TV & Digital |
TV18 Broadcast | +9.1 % | 9,600 | News & Sports |
NDTV | −4.3 % | 1,200 | News Media |
⚠️ Risks & Outlook
Ad‑spend volatility: Dependent on festive season and consumer sentiment.
OTT competition: Facing pressure from Disney+ Hotstar and JioCinema.
Regulatory uncertainty: TRAI ad‑cap rules could impact broadcast revenues.
Positive catalysts: Strong regional content pipeline and digital subscription growth.
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