GTPL - GTPL Hathway

📊 NSE: GTPL 🏢 Entertainment / Electronic Media Software 📅 Last Updated: 12/13/2025 22:39

💰 Financial Performance

Revenue Growth by Segment

Total income for Q2 FY26 reached INR 640.2 Cr, representing a 17% YoY growth from INR 545.2 Cr. However, CATV Subscription income declined 1% YoY to INR 219.1 Cr. This was offset by a 33% YoY surge in Placement/Carriage/Marketing Incentive revenue, which reached INR 383.1 Cr. Broadband revenue growth is supported by a subscriber base of 1.05 million, though specific segment revenue was not detailed in the P&L snippet provided.

Geographic Revenue Split

GTPL maintains a dominant presence in Western and Eastern India, being the #1 MSO in Gujarat and #2 in West Bengal. The company has expanded its footprint to 1,500+ towns across 26 states, including recent Q4 FY25 entries into Arunachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Mizoram to diversify its revenue base beyond its core Gujarat stronghold.

Profitability Margins

Net profitability saw a significant decline, with PAT for Q2 FY26 at INR 7.4 Cr, a 46% drop from INR 13.7 Cr in Q2 FY25. This margin compression is driven by a 25% YoY increase in Pay Channel Costs (INR 461.5 Cr) and higher operational expenses, which grew 13% YoY to INR 103.9 Cr.

EBITDA Margin

Consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 11.4% in Q2 FY26, down from 13.2% in Q2 FY25. The absolute EBITDA was INR 110.1 Cr for H1 FY26. The decline is attributed to rising content costs and a lack of major sporting events in Q2, which typically drive high-margin subscriber additions.

Capital Expenditure

While specific total INR Cr figures for the current quarter's CAPEX were not disclosed, the company confirmed ongoing investments into infrastructure to support its 5.95 million Broadband Home-pass and the upcoming launch of the 'GTPL Infinity' HITS platform in Q3 FY26.

Credit Rating & Borrowing

Finance costs for borrowing were INR 5.7 Cr in Q2 FY26, a 7% decrease from INR 6.1 Cr in Q1 FY26, suggesting stable or slightly improving debt terms. Total finance costs including IND AS 116 reached INR 8.7 Cr for the quarter.

⚙️ Operational Drivers

Raw Materials

The primary 'raw material' for GTPL is content, specifically Pay Channel Costs, which account for 72% of total income (INR 461.5 Cr out of INR 640.2 Cr). Other costs include Employee costs (INR 15.6 Cr) and Admin/Selling expenses (INR 103.9 Cr).

Import Sources

Content is sourced domestically from various national and regional broadcasters across India, while hardware for broadband and cable (set-top boxes, routers) is typically sourced from technology vendors, though specific countries were not listed.

Key Suppliers

GTPL partners with over 200+ broadcasters, including major networks like Star, Zee, and Sony, to provide a catalog of 975+ TV channels.

Capacity Expansion

GTPL currently serves 9.50 million Active Digital Cable TV subscribers and 1.05 million Broadband subscribers. The company has a Broadband Home-pass capacity of 5.95 million and plans to expand its reach through the launch of the HITS (Headend-in-the-Sky) platform, GTPL Infinity, in Q3 FY26.

Raw Material Costs

Pay Channel Costs rose 25% YoY to INR 461.5 Cr in Q2 FY26. This increase is a major driver of margin pressure, as content costs are growing faster than subscription revenues (which fell 1% YoY).

Manufacturing Efficiency

Broadband efficiency is measured by Home-pass utilization; currently, 1.05 million subscribers are active out of 5.95 million Home-passes, representing a 17.6% conversion rate.

Logistics & Distribution

Distribution is managed through an expansive network of 48,000+ business partners who handle local last-mile connectivity and customer service.

📈 Strategic Growth

Expected Growth Rate

8-11%

Growth Strategy

Growth will be achieved through the launch of the 'GTPL Infinity' HITS platform in Q3 FY26, which targets seamless entertainment delivery. The company is also pursuing inorganic acquisitions of smaller regional MSOs (targeting a 40 million household market) and expanding its broadband footprint in new states like Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.

Products & Services

Digital Cable TV, Wireline Broadband, OTT services, Gaming, TV Everywhere, and Enterprise solutions for 1,750+ clientele.

Brand Portfolio

GTPL, GTPL Infinity, GTPL Buzz (mobile app), GIVA (customer service bot).

New Products/Services

Launch of 'GTPL Infinity' HITS platform in Q3 FY26 and 'GTPL Buzz' app for mobile TV. These are expected to improve retention and attract younger, mobile-first consumers.

Market Expansion

Targeting 26 states with recent expansions into the North East (Arunachal Pradesh) and Central India (Chhattisgarh) to capture market share from non-compliant smaller MSOs.

Market Share & Ranking

Ranked as the #1 MSO in India and the leading private Wireline Broadband player in Gujarat.

Strategic Alliances

Partnerships with 200+ broadcasters and 48,000+ local business partners for last-mile delivery.

🌍 External Factors

Industry Trends

The industry is seeing a consolidation trend as the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) cancels licenses of non-compliant MSOs. GTPL is positioned to absorb these smaller players. There is also a shift toward 'converged' services (Cable + Broadband + OTT).

Competitive Landscape

Faces competition from other MSOs, DTH providers, and the rapid growth of OTT platforms and Jio/Airtel in the broadband space.

Competitive Moat

GTPL's moat is its massive scale (9.5M subs) and its network of 48,000+ local partners, which creates a high barrier to entry for competitors trying to establish last-mile connectivity in 1,500+ towns.

Macro Economic Sensitivity

Highly sensitive to seasonal weather patterns; excessive rain in Q2 FY26 hampered sales and retention efforts across the country.

Consumer Behavior

Shift toward OTT and gaming is being addressed by GTPL layering these services onto traditional cable and broadband offerings.

Geopolitical Risks

Minimal direct impact, though supply chains for networking hardware could be affected by global trade policies.

⚖️ Regulatory & Governance

Industry Regulations

Operations are governed by TRAI and MIB regulations. Stringent compliance requirements are currently driving industry consolidation, benefiting larger players like GTPL.