BTML - Bodhi Tree
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
The company reported a 30% YoY growth in total income for H1 FY26, reaching INR 42.8 Cr compared to INR 32.83 Cr in H1 FY25. Q2 FY26 revenue grew 65% YoY to INR 24.4 Cr from INR 14.82 Cr. Growth is driven by the shift from commissioned production to IP ownership and digital monetization.
Geographic Revenue Split
BTML targets both domestic and global markets through its original TV and OTT projects. Specific percentage splits per region are not disclosed in available documents.
Profitability Margins
Net profit for H1 FY26 stood at INR 3.53 Cr, a 185% increase from INR 1.24 Cr in H1 FY25. Q2 FY26 net profit grew 36% to INR 3.05 Cr. The company is targeting a 10% PAT margin within the next three years as it scales its IP business.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA for H1 FY26 grew 149% YoY to INR 6.47 Cr, up from INR 2.62 Cr. Q2 FY26 EBITDA rose 53% to INR 4.91 Cr. The margin expansion is attributed to operating leverage and an improved quality of the content pipeline.
Capital Expenditure
BTML utilizes a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) structure with Amit Khan Content Hub (AKCH) to lead financing and operations. Specific historical or planned CapEx in INR Cr is not disclosed.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company has sanctioned working capital limits in excess of INR 5 Cr from banks. Specific credit ratings and interest rate percentages are not disclosed.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Creative talent (writers, directors, sound engineers, editors) and intellectual property rights represent the primary 'raw materials', accounting for the bulk of production costs.
Import Sources
Content development is primarily sourced from India, leveraging domestic creative professionals and storytellers.
Key Suppliers
Amit Khan Content Hub (AKCH) is a primary strategic partner for creative development and storytelling.
Capacity Expansion
BTML is expanding its capacity by building multiple 'creator studios' to achieve economies of scale and better margins through shared resources and vendor deals.
Raw Material Costs
Production and content costs are managed through an SPV structure where BTML leads financing. The company is shifting from a high-cost commissioned model to a high-margin IP ownership model.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is driven by 'economies of scale' in the commissioned business, using shared resources across multiple creator studios to mitigate low margins.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is handled through the 'BodhiTree Ventures' arm, focusing on digital monetization across YouTube, OTT, and FAST platforms.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
30%
Growth Strategy
BTML is transitioning from a production-only model to an IP ownership model. It is scaling digital revenue through 'BodhiTree Ventures', its monetization arm, and forming strategic alliances like the Jio-Star partnership. The company uses an SPV structure with AKCH to combine financing strength with creative reach, targeting a dominant position in the media industry within three years.
Products & Services
Original TV shows, OTT projects, digital IP for YouTube, Podcasts, and FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) platforms, and content syndication services.
Brand Portfolio
Bodhi Tree Multimedia, BodhiTree Ventures, and Amit Khan Content Hub (AKCH) partnership projects.
New Products/Services
Expansion into FAST platforms and global OTT projects is expected to contribute significantly to the 10% PAT margin target.
Market Expansion
Targeting regional and global markets through strategic partnerships and digital-first content monetization.
Strategic Alliances
Collaboration with Amit Khan Content Hub (AKCH) and strategic partnerships with Jio-Star to unlock regional markets.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting from 'production' to 'ownership'. India's content boom is moving toward digital-first monetization (YouTube, FAST), and BTML is positioning itself as an IP owner to capture higher margins.
Competitive Landscape
The market is moving away from small, traditional production companies toward scaled entities that can leverage shared resources and technology.
Competitive Moat
The moat is built on 'creator empowerment' and a library of owned IP. By controlling the IP rather than just producing for a fee, the company creates sustainable, long-term revenue streams through syndication and sponsorships.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to changes in the Indian media and entertainment landscape and shifts in consumer demand for digital content.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward digital consumption on OTT and YouTube is driving the company's strategic pivot to digital-first monetization.
Geopolitical Risks
Changes in political and economic environments in India and tax laws are cited as factors that could affect operations.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) and the Companies Act, 2013. Operations are subject to government actions and local political developments.
Environmental Compliance
Not disclosed as a material factor for this industry.
Taxation Policy Impact
Subject to Indian corporate tax laws; changes in tax laws are noted as a forward-looking risk.
Legal Contingencies
INR 0. The company states it does not have any pending litigations that would impact its financial position.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Technological risks and the possibility of internal financial control failures (collusion or management override) could impact financial reporting accuracy.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Primarily concentrated in the Indian market, though expanding globally.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on creative partners like AKCH and platforms like Jio-Star for distribution and monetization.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating technology risks by adopting tech-enabled analytics and rights management systems.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
The company maintains internal controls to ensure the reliability of financial reporting and the safeguarding of assets.