Sun TV Network Limited reported a 2.8% increase in September-quarter profit even as revenue fell 27.7%, while its board approved a second interim dividend for shareholders.
In its Oct. 30 unaudited results, Sun TV recorded consolidated revenue from operations of ₹940.31 crore for the quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with ₹1,299.87 crore in the same period of 2025. Consolidated net profit was ₹364.59 crore, up from ₹354.69 crore. The filing’s figures represent a 27.66% year-over-year revenue decline and a 2.79% profit increase.
Consolidated total expenses were ₹609.12 crore, down from ₹923.51 crore a year earlier. Income tax expense fell to ₹102.28 crore from ₹131.41 crore.
Standalone revenue from operations totaled ₹801.76 crore, compared with ₹1,168.99 crore. Standalone profit after tax increased to ₹341.87 crore from ₹329.79 crore. Domestic subscription revenue rose 2.34% to ₹487.23 crore, while advertising revenue declined to ₹252.76 crore from ₹292.15 crore.
The company’s release describes its operations as spanning television, radio, movie production, streaming service Sun NXT and three cricket franchises. Consolidated revenue from the franchises was ₹100.39 crore in the quarter, compared with ₹94.52 crore a year earlier.
The board declared a second interim dividend of ₹3.75 per share, equal to 75% of the share’s ₹5 face value. The payout follows an interim dividend of ₹5 per share announced Aug. 12. A company notice set Nov. 5 as the record date and said payment would be made within 30 days of declaration.
The board also approved five-year reappointments for Kalanithi Maran as Whole Time Director, designated Executive Chairman, and Kavery Kalanithi as Whole Time Director, designated Executive Director. Their terms are scheduled to run from April 20, 2027, through April 19, 2032, subject to shareholder approval by postal ballot. The filing did not give a date for the vote.
