
About HT Smartcast
HT Smartcast is a publicly listed company based in Delhi (India) founded in 2019. Platform for latest podcasts, audio news, clips, and trending shows. It operates on a B2C and D2C model. Its Indian entity Ht Media Limited reported revenue of βΉ1,971 Cr. HT Smartcast offers products and services including Podcast Streaming Service, Trending Shows Feature, Audio News and Clips, and My List Functionality. Its focus areas include Consumer, Media Tech, Podcasting and Audio Streaming.
Company details
HT Smartcast is an online platform that offers access to podcasts, audio news, and clips through a user-friendly interface. It features trending shows, episodes, and categories for browsing, along with tools like sign-in and personalized lists. Users can explore content from various publishers while adhering to privacy policies, ensuring a secure experience.
- Headquarters Delhi, India
- Stage Public
- SectorsMedia & Entertainment
- Website htsmartcast.com
- Social LinkedIn X Facebook Instagram YouTube
- Legal Name Ht Media Limited
- Date of Incorporation 03 Dec, 2002
- Jurisdiction New Delhi, Delhi, India
- Market Cap₹551 Cr
HTMEDIA · NSE
- Share Price₹23.27
-1.69% today
- Revenue₹1,803 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +3.3% YoY
- EBITDA−₹71.55 Cr
Margin -4.0%
- Net Profit₹14.26 Cr
FY 2025-26 · +222.7% YoY
- P/E (TTM)4.3x
P/B 0.3x
- ROE1.2%
ROCE 7.2%
- Debt / Equity0.45
Interest cover -36.7x
Associated legal entities of HT Smartcast
HT Smartcast is associated with 2 registered companies on The Company Check; the primary company is Ht Media Limited, a listed company. Each company page carries the filings, financials, charges and directors of that entity.
| Legal entity | Status | Incorporated | Registered in | Revenue (FY 2026) | Employees | Directors | Company page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ht Media Limited Listed CIN L22121DL2002PLC117874 | Active | 03 Dec 2002 | New Delhi, Delhi | ₹1,971 Cr | 1,642 | 12 | View details |
| Ht Digital Streams Limited CIN U74900BR2015PLC025243 | Active | 02 Nov 2015 | Patna, Bihar | ₹450 Cr | 1,759 | 7 | View details |
Products & Services of HT Smartcast
HT Smartcast offers a comprehensive portfolio of products and services, including Podcast Streaming Service, Trending Shows Feature, Audio News and Clips, and My List Functionality.
Service for streaming podcasts and audio content online
Feature to browse and access popular audio episodes
Platform for delivering news clips and audio updates
Tool for saving and managing user audio preferences
Apps and channels of HT Smartcast
its YouTube channel HT Smartcast Podcasts has 7.68K subscribers and 30 videos.
Videos from HT Smartcast
The most watched videos on HT Smartcast's YouTube channel, HT Smartcast Podcasts (7.68K subscribers). Click a video to play it here.
More on HT Smartcast Podcasts.
Board of directors of Ht Media Limited (HT Smartcast)
Ht Media Limited is the primary company behind HT Smartcast. The boards of the 2 registered companies of HT Smartcast currently have 12 directors; the longest-serving is Shobhana Bhartia, appointed in 2002. 36 earlier directors have ceased.
| Director | Designation | Appointed | Tenure | Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shobhana Bhartia DIN 00020648 | Managing Director | 03 Dec 2002 | 23 yrs 11 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Priyavrat Bhartia DIN 00020603 | Director | 28 Oct 2005 | 21 yrs | Ht Media Limited |
| Vivek Mehra DIN 00101328 | Director | 12 Jan 2018 | 8 yrs 9 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Sandeep Rao DIN 08711910 | Director | 31 Mar 2020 | 6 yrs 7 mo | Ht Digital Streams Limited |
| Shamit Bhartia DIN 00020623 | Director | 31 Mar 2020 | 6 yrs 7 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Rashmi Verma DIN 01993918 | Director | 28 Jul 2020 | 6 yrs 3 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Lloyd Mathias DIN 02879668 | Director | 28 Dec 2021 | 4 yrs 10 mo | Ht Digital Streams Limited |
| Palamadai Sundararajan Jayakumar DIN 01173236 | Director | 28 Dec 2021 | 4 yrs 10 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Suchitra Rajendra DIN 07962214 | Director | 01 Aug 2022 | 4 yrs 3 mo | Ht Digital Streams Limited |
| Sandeep Singhal DIN 00422796 | Director | 05 Aug 2022 | 4 yrs 2 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Ashwani Windlass DIN 00042686 | Director | 19 Jan 2024 | 2 yrs 9 mo | Ht Media Limited |
| Sameer Singh DIN 08138465 | Additional Director | 06 Mar 2025 | 1 yr 7 mo | Ht Digital Streams Limited, Ht Media Limited |
IPO & Listings of HT Smartcast
HT Smartcast is a publicly listed company on the NSE with ticker symbol HTMEDIA in India, operating in the Media - Print/Television/Radio sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.
- Listed onNSE: HTMEDIA
- Listed entityHt Media Limited
- Exchange sectorMedia - Print/Television/Radio
Financials of HT Smartcast
Exchange-reported figures of Ht Media Limited, the listed company behind HT Smartcast (NSE: HTMEDIA).
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 Β· ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
Margin trends
Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 1,803 | 1,746 | 1,695 | 1,711 | 1,500 | 1,117 | 2,083 |
| Revenue growth | +3.3% | +3.0% | -1.0% | +14.0% | +34.3% | -46.4% | - |
| EBITDA | (71.55) | (33.87) | (135) | (140) | 26.51 | (127) | (289) |
| EBITDA margin | -4.0% | -1.9% | -8.0% | -8.2% | +1.8% | -11.4% | -13.9% |
| Profit before tax | (56.57) | 18.55 | (140) | (193) | 14.14 | (106) | (344) |
| Net profit | 14.26 | (11.62) | (27.31) | (237) | 18.10 | (63.81) | 129 |
| Net profit margin | +0.8% | -0.7% | -1.6% | -13.9% | +1.2% | -5.7% | +6.2% |
| EPS (βΉ) | (2.35) | 0.08 | (3.48) | (9.83) | 0.77 | (3.07) | (14.99) |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 2,831 | 2,787 | 2,963 | 3,035 | 3,374 | 3,352 | 3,511 |
| Net worth | 1,620 | 1,666 | 1,714 | 1,800 | 2,084 | 2,089 | 2,155 |
| Total debt | 766 | 717 | 890 | 869 | 876 | 837 | 927 |
| Cash & bank | 51.04 | 57.75 | 126 | 108 | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Net working capital | (345) | (284) | (272) | (316) | (187) | (287) | (49.77) |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 99.09 | 56.56 | (53.16) | (47.12) | 14.45 | 203 | 38.08 |
| Cash from investing | (105) | 170 | 142 | 249 | 4.54 | (58.24) | 421 |
| Cash from financing | 14.96 | (253) | (57.14) | (207) | (32.08) | (112) | (585) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 437 | 511 | 497 | 452 | 394 | 514 | 490 | 424 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +11.1% | -0.5% | +1.4% | +6.6% | +4.0% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 60.84 | 46.52 | 35.66 | 47.68 | 39.30 | 74.49 | 40.64 | 55.53 |
| EBITDA | 25.84 | (21.34) | (25.31) | (4.49) | (27.17) | 19.82 | 5.76 | (22.80) |
| EBITDA margin | +5.9% | -4.2% | -5.1% | -1.0% | -6.9% | +3.9% | +1.2% | -5.4% |
| Depreciation | 19.57 | 22.66 | 22.00 | 24.87 | 23.22 | 23.34 | 23.58 | 24.33 |
| Interest | 14.97 | 14.83 | 15.37 | 15.45 | 14.69 | 16.19 | 16.43 | 17.79 |
| Profit before tax | 52.14 | (12.31) | (27.02) | 2.87 | (25.78) | 54.78 | 6.39 | (9.39) |
| Tax | 8.63 | (2.65) | (3.32) | 7.21 | (14.41) | 3.42 | 9.63 | (3.06) |
| Net profit | 43.51 | (9.66) | (23.70) | (4.34) | (11.37) | 51.36 | (3.24) | (6.33) |
| EPS (βΉ) | 1.33 | (0.59) | (1.01) | (0.17) | (0.57) | 1.76 | (0.26) | (0.33) |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 1,032 | 1,036 | 949 | 921 | 751 | 528 | 1,226 |
| Revenue growth | -0.4% | +9.1% | +3.1% | +22.6% | +42.3% | -56.9% | - |
| EBITDA | (98.21) | (65.92) | (88.84) | (157) | (18.50) | (128) | (342) |
| EBITDA margin | -9.5% | -6.4% | -9.4% | -17.0% | -2.5% | -24.2% | -27.9% |
| Profit before tax | (144) | (66.20) | (130) | (209) | (28.46) | (135) | (433) |
| Net profit | (2.08) | (10.81) | (31.02) | (210) | 15.80 | (88.67) | 44.10 |
| Net profit margin | -0.2% | -1.0% | -3.3% | -22.8% | +2.1% | -16.8% | +3.6% |
| EPS (βΉ) | (5.26) | (2.80) | (4.66) | (11.90) | (0.87) | (3.53) | (17.03) |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 1,230 | 1,330 | 1,519 | 1,619 | 1,885 | 1,916 | 2,009 |
| Net worth | 521 | 639 | 703 | 850 | 1,126 | 1,144 | 1,221 |
| Total debt | 685 | 678 | 804 | 759 | 746 | 758 | 766 |
| Cash & bank | 24.79 | 26.04 | 51.85 | 52.26 | 57.10 | 46.25 | 44.61 |
| Net working capital | 116 | 96.85 | 69.46 | (36.01) | (38.99) | (177) | (126) |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 32.79 | 30.40 | (65.66) | (99.23) | (36.38) | (6.67) | 44.56 |
| Cash from investing | 11.63 | 162 | 105 | 206 | 101 | 57.54 | 727 |
| Cash from financing | (35.92) | (192) | (47.50) | (111) | (65.57) | (33.15) | (829) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 236 | 288 | 278 | 244 | 222 | 302 | 286 | 240 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +6.0% | -4.8% | -2.8% | +1.9% | +6.7% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 13.56 | 32.90 | 12.19 | 14.48 | 13.21 | 30.86 | 40.81 | 24.68 |
| Total expenses | 234 | 337 | 283 | 273 | 237 | 347 | 280 | 246 |
| EBITDA | 1.03 | (49.84) | (4.93) | (28.80) | (14.64) | (44.70) | 5.35 | (5.60) |
| EBITDA margin | +0.4% | -17.3% | -1.8% | -11.8% | -6.6% | -14.8% | +1.9% | -2.3% |
| Depreciation | 14.56 | 16.55 | 16.10 | 17.68 | 16.51 | 16.47 | 16.86 | 17.05 |
| Interest | 12.52 | 12.57 | 12.89 | 13.04 | 12.92 | 14.47 | 14.77 | 15.52 |
| Profit before tax | (12.49) | (46.06) | (21.73) | (45.04) | (30.86) | (44.78) | 14.53 | (13.49) |
| Tax | (4.53) | (6.23) | (3.71) | 6.07 | (18.25) | 3.18 | 7.96 | (3.95) |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 437 | 511 | 497 | 452 | 394 | 514 | 490 | 424 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +11.1% | -0.5% | +1.4% | +6.6% | +4.0% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 60.84 | 46.52 | 35.66 | 47.68 | 39.30 | 74.49 | 40.64 | 55.53 |
| EBITDA | 25.84 | (21.34) | (25.31) | (4.49) | (27.17) | 19.82 | 5.76 | (22.80) |
| EBITDA margin | +5.9% | -4.2% | -5.1% | -1.0% | -6.9% | +3.9% | +1.2% | -5.4% |
| Depreciation | 19.57 | 22.66 | 22.00 | 24.87 | 23.22 | 23.34 | 23.58 | 24.33 |
| Interest | 14.97 | 14.83 | 15.37 | 15.45 | 14.69 | 16.19 | 16.43 | 17.79 |
| Profit before tax | 52.14 | (12.31) | (27.02) | 2.87 | (25.78) | 54.78 | 6.39 | (9.39) |
| Tax | 8.63 | (2.65) | (3.32) | 7.21 | (14.41) | 3.42 | 9.63 | (3.06) |
| Net profit | 43.51 | (9.66) | (23.70) | (4.34) | (11.37) | 51.36 | (3.24) | (6.33) |
| EPS (βΉ) | 1.33 | (0.59) | (1.01) | (0.17) | (0.57) | 1.76 | (0.26) | (0.33) |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,803 | 1,746 | 1,695 | 1,711 | 1,500 | 1,117 | 2,083 |
| Revenue growth | +3.3% | +3.0% | -1.0% | +14.0% | +34.3% | -46.4% | - |
| Other income | 168 | 218 | 192 | 154 | 177 | 214 | 227 |
| Total expenses | 1,875 | 1,780 | 1,830 | 1,851 | 1,474 | 1,244 | 2,372 |
| Employee cost | 419 | 408 | 413 | 395 | 371 | 329 | 412 |
| EBITDA | (71.55) | (33.87) | (135) | (140) | 26.51 | (127) | (289) |
| EBITDA margin | -4.0% | -1.9% | -8.0% | -8.2% | +1.8% | -11.4% | -13.9% |
| Depreciation | 92.73 | 97.99 | 119 | 132 | 135 | 137 | 182 |
| Interest | 60.34 | 67.34 | 77.77 | 75.63 | 54.59 | 55.79 | 99.13 |
| Profit before tax | (56.57) | 18.55 | (140) | (193) | 14.14 | (106) | (344) |
| Tax | (7.50) | 4.35 | (49.09) | 58.39 | (7.33) | (45.31) | (1.82) |
| Net profit | 14.26 | (11.62) | (27.31) | (237) | 18.10 | (63.81) | 129 |
| Net profit margin | +0.8% | -0.7% | -1.6% | -13.9% | +1.2% | -5.7% | +6.2% |
| EPS (βΉ) | (2.35) | 0.08 | (3.48) | (9.83) | 0.77 | (3.07) | (14.99) |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 46.26 | 46.26 | 46.26 | 46.25 | 46.25 | 46.11 | 46.11 |
| Reserves & surplus | 1,573 | 1,620 | 1,668 | 1,753 | 2,037 | 2,043 | 2,109 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 1,620 | 1,666 | 1,714 | 1,800 | 2,084 | 2,089 | 2,155 |
| Minority interest | 389 | 383 | 342 | 355 | 399 | 407 | 400 |
| Secured loans | 206 | 133 | 271 | 340 | 448 | 138 | 306 |
| Unsecured loans | 560 | 584 | 619 | 528 | 428 | 698 | 620 |
| Total debt | 766 | 717 | 890 | 869 | 876 | 837 | 927 |
| Total liabilities | 2,831 | 2,787 | 2,963 | 3,035 | 3,374 | 3,352 | 3,511 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,401 | 2,400 | 2,465 | 2,400 | 2,435 | 2,486 | 2,551 |
| Net block | 804 | 897 | 956 | 1,138 | 1,209 | 1,319 | 1,449 |
| Capital work in progress | 6.45 | 11.06 | 18.49 | 36.54 | 20.32 | 16.36 | 40.33 |
| Investments | 2,043 | 1,822 | 1,776 | 1,836 | 2,053 | 1,944 | 1,762 |
| Inventories | 104 | 121 | 176 | 157 | 153 | 142 | 141 |
| Sundry debtors | 396 | 408 | 382 | 358 | 299 | 268 | 401 |
| Cash & bank balances | 51.04 | 57.75 | 126 | 108 | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Loans & advances | 243 | 269 | 183 | 163 | 244 | 147 | 126 |
| Total current assets | 793 | 855 | 867 | 786 | 815 | 677 | 768 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,138 | 1,139 | 1,139 | 1,102 | 1,002 | 964 | 818 |
| Net working capital | (345) | (284) | (272) | (316) | (187) | (287) | (49.77) |
| Total assets | 2,831 | 2,787 | 2,963 | 3,035 | 3,374 | 3,352 | 3,511 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 41.55 | 67.91 | 36.64 | 41.97 | 55.06 | 22.76 | 148 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 99.09 | 56.56 | (53.16) | (47.12) | 14.45 | 203 | 38.08 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (105) | 170 | 142 | 249 | 4.54 | (58.24) | 421 |
| Net cash from financing activities | 14.96 | (253) | (57.14) | (207) | (32.08) | (112) | (585) |
| Net change in cash | 8.92 | (26.36) | 31.27 | (5.33) | (13.09) | 32.30 | (125) |
| Closing cash | 51.04 | 57.75 | 126 | 108 | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +3.3% | +3.0% | -1.0% | +14.0% | +34.3% | -46.4% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -111.3% | +74.9% | +3.4% | -627.4% | +120.9% | +56.1% | - |
| PBT growth | - | +9998.0% | +27.4% | - | +9998.0% | +69.1% | -852.0% |
| Net income growth | +222.7% | +57.5% | +88.5% | -1411.1% | +128.4% | -149.5% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +1.8% | +5.2% | +14.9% | -6.3% | -12.0% | -21.4% | -5.3% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -20.0% | - | +2.1% | -21.5% | - | - | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | -2.7% | +0.8% | -5.4% | -14.7% | +1.4% | -5.5% | -16.4% |
| Return on capital employed | +7.2% | +6.4% | -0.4% | -4.2% | +2.2% | -1.7% | +5.7% |
| Return on net worth | +1.2% | +0.0% | -2.2% | -13.0% | +1.0% | -2.9% | +5.7% |
| Debt / equity | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.45 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.07 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Interest cover | -36.73 | -51.07 | -30.58 | -27.86 | -50.20 | -21.10 | -21.02 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.75 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 0.71 | 0.61 | 0.44 | 0.94 |
| Inventory turnover | 16.04 | 11.77 | 10.19 | 11.04 | 10.16 | 7.88 | 13.67 |
| Debtors turnover | 4.49 | 4.42 | 4.58 | 5.20 | 5.29 | 3.34 | 5.12 |
| EPS (βΉ) | (2.35) | 0.08 | (3.48) | (9.83) | 0.77 | (3.07) | (14.99) |
| Dividend per share (βΉ) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (βΉ) | 70.02 | 72.04 | 74.11 | 77.82 | 90.10 | 90.62 | 93.47 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 236 | 288 | 278 | 244 | 222 | 302 | 286 | 240 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +6.0% | -4.8% | -2.8% | +1.9% | +6.7% | - | - | - |
| Other income | 13.56 | 32.90 | 12.19 | 14.48 | 13.21 | 30.86 | 40.81 | 24.68 |
| Total expenses | 234 | 337 | 283 | 273 | 237 | 347 | 280 | 246 |
| EBITDA | 1.03 | (49.84) | (4.93) | (28.80) | (14.64) | (44.70) | 5.35 | (5.60) |
| EBITDA margin | +0.4% | -17.3% | -1.8% | -11.8% | -6.6% | -14.8% | +1.9% | -2.3% |
| Depreciation | 14.56 | 16.55 | 16.10 | 17.68 | 16.51 | 16.47 | 16.86 | 17.05 |
| Interest | 12.52 | 12.57 | 12.89 | 13.04 | 12.92 | 14.47 | 14.77 | 15.52 |
| Profit before tax | (12.49) | (46.06) | (21.73) | (45.04) | (30.86) | (44.78) | 14.53 | (13.49) |
| Tax | (4.53) | (6.23) | (3.71) | 6.07 | (18.25) | 3.18 | 7.96 | (3.95) |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,032 | 1,036 | 949 | 921 | 751 | 528 | 1,226 |
| Revenue growth | -0.4% | +9.1% | +3.1% | +22.6% | +42.3% | -56.9% | - |
| Other income | 72.78 | 128 | 103 | 91.11 | 124 | 129 | 127 |
| Total expenses | 1,130 | 1,102 | 1,038 | 1,078 | 770 | 656 | 1,568 |
| Employee cost | 241 | 230 | 217 | 207 | 191 | 180 | 254 |
| EBITDA | (98.21) | (65.92) | (88.84) | (157) | (18.50) | (128) | (342) |
| EBITDA margin | -9.5% | -6.4% | -9.4% | -17.0% | -2.5% | -24.2% | -27.9% |
| Depreciation | 66.84 | 68.51 | 80.24 | 85.13 | 90.02 | 90.90 | 113 |
| Interest | 51.42 | 59.62 | 63.38 | 57.91 | 44.05 | 45.87 | 103 |
| Profit before tax | (144) | (66.20) | (130) | (209) | (28.46) | (135) | (433) |
| Tax | (22.12) | (1.52) | (21.84) | 66.40 | (8.34) | (54.09) | (39.90) |
| Net profit | (2.08) | (10.81) | (31.02) | (210) | 15.80 | (88.67) | 44.10 |
| Net profit margin | -0.2% | -1.0% | -3.3% | -22.8% | +2.1% | -16.8% | +3.6% |
| EPS (βΉ) | (5.26) | (2.80) | (4.66) | (11.90) | (0.87) | (3.53) | (17.03) |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 46.26 | 46.26 | 46.26 | 46.25 | 46.25 | 46.11 | 46.11 |
| Reserves & surplus | 475 | 593 | 657 | 803 | 1,080 | 1,097 | 1,175 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 521 | 639 | 703 | 850 | 1,126 | 1,144 | 1,221 |
| Secured loans | 146 | 127 | 271 | 315 | 332 | 247 | 358 |
| Unsecured loans | 539 | 551 | 533 | 444 | 414 | 511 | 407 |
| Total debt | 685 | 678 | 804 | 759 | 746 | 758 | 766 |
| Total liabilities | 1,230 | 1,330 | 1,519 | 1,619 | 1,885 | 1,916 | 2,009 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 1,360 | 1,401 | 1,434 | 1,417 | 1,500 | 1,543 | 1,610 |
| Net block | 431 | 524 | 572 | 706 | 803 | 893 | 1,008 |
| Capital work in progress | 5.99 | 11.01 | 15.97 | 1.69 | 0.82 | 0.85 | 29.92 |
| Investments | 442 | 467 | 433 | 565 | 738 | 759 | 815 |
| Inventories | 72.11 | 88.31 | 127 | 92.89 | 76.13 | 88.02 | 95.12 |
| Sundry debtors | 262 | 285 | 242 | 225 | 174 | 132 | 226 |
| Cash & bank balances | 24.79 | 26.04 | 51.85 | 52.26 | 57.10 | 46.25 | 44.61 |
| Loans & advances | 118 | 113 | 94.02 | 77.77 | 172 | 85.55 | 71.68 |
| Total current assets | 477 | 512 | 515 | 448 | 479 | 352 | 437 |
| Total current liabilities | 361 | 415 | 446 | 484 | 518 | 529 | 564 |
| Net working capital | 116 | 96.85 | 69.46 | (36.01) | (38.99) | (177) | (126) |
| Total assets | 1,230 | 1,330 | 1,519 | 1,619 | 1,885 | 1,916 | 2,009 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 16.24 | 15.87 | 23.85 | 21.02 | 22.24 | 4.52 | 62.63 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 32.79 | 30.40 | (65.66) | (99.23) | (36.38) | (6.67) | 44.56 |
| Net cash from investing activities | 11.63 | 162 | 105 | 206 | 101 | 57.54 | 727 |
| Net cash from financing activities | (35.92) | (192) | (47.50) | (111) | (65.57) | (33.15) | (829) |
| Net change in cash | 8.50 | 0.37 | (7.98) | (4.26) | (1.22) | 17.72 | (58.11) |
| Closing cash | 24.79 | 26.04 | 51.85 | 52.26 | 57.10 | 46.25 | 44.61 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | -0.4% | +9.1% | +3.1% | +22.6% | +42.3% | -56.9% | - |
| EBITDA growth | -49.0% | +25.8% | +43.4% | -747.7% | +85.5% | +62.7% | - |
| PBT growth | -117.1% | +48.9% | +37.9% | -633.5% | +79.0% | +68.7% | -151.5% |
| Net income growth | +80.8% | +65.2% | +85.3% | -1431.2% | +117.8% | -301.1% | - |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +3.9% | +11.3% | +21.6% | -9.1% | -16.9% | -27.5% | -5.1% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | -14.4% | +52.7% | -11.4% | -22.9% | -47.9% | - | - |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | -11.8% | -6.3% | -11.4% | -29.9% | -2.7% | -15.4% | -32.0% |
| Return on capital employed | 0.0% | +3.3% | +0.4% | -3.1% | +2.6% | -4.6% | +4.5% |
| Return on net worth | 0.0% | -1.6% | -4.4% | -21.3% | +1.4% | -6.9% | +3.1% |
| Debt / equity | 1.17 | 1.08 | 0.99 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.64 | 0.74 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.14 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.23 | 0.22 | 0.20 | 0.17 |
| Interest cover | -31.15 | -44.35 | -37.49 | -23.93 | -40.59 | -20.97 | -22.70 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.49 | 0.33 | 0.79 |
| Inventory turnover | 12.86 | 9.60 | 8.23 | 10.90 | 9.15 | 5.77 | 11.44 |
| Debtors turnover | 3.78 | 3.97 | 3.93 | 4.61 | 4.91 | 2.95 | 5.21 |
| EPS (βΉ) | (5.26) | (2.80) | (4.66) | (11.90) | (0.87) | (3.53) | (17.03) |
| Dividend per share (βΉ) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Book value per share (βΉ) | 22.53 | 27.64 | 30.41 | 36.75 | 48.69 | 49.60 | 52.97 |
Web traffic of HT Smartcast
The website of HT Smartcast (htsmartcast.com) receives about 9.6K visits a month.
- Monthly visits9.6K
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2 companies that operate in the same segment as HT Smartcast (Radio & Podcast) in India, ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.
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An audio streaming platform for series and stories is operated. | 2018 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | USD 196.68 M | USD 30.62 M | 1,044 | |
Audiobooks and stories in multiple Indian languages are provided. | 2018 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | USD 122.32 M | USD 12.17 M | 310 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about HT Smartcast
HT Smartcast was founded in 2019.
HT Smartcast is headquartered in Delhi, India. It is registered at Delhi, Delhi, India.
The primary company behind HT Smartcast, Ht Media Limited, reported revenue of βΉ1,971 Cr for FY 2026, up 3% year on year.
HT Smartcast is an online platform that offers access to podcasts, audio news, and clips through a user-friendly interface. It features trending shows, episodes, and categories for browsing, along with tools like sign-in and personalized lists. Users can explore content from various publishers while adhering to privacy policies, ensuring a secure experience.
HT Smartcast offers Podcast Streaming Service, Trending Shows Feature, Audio News and Clips, and My List Functionality.
Yes, HT Smartcast is publicly traded on NSE under the ticker symbol HTMEDIA.
HT Smartcast is associated with 2 legal entities: Ht Media Limited, Ht Digital Streams Limited.
The legal entities of HT Smartcast currently have 17 directors, including Suchitra Rajendra, Sameer Singh, Sandeep Rao and others.
