HT Media

What HT Media does

HT Media Limited is a publicly listed Indian media conglomerate (BSE: HTML) headquartered in New Delhi, founded in 1924. The company operates a multi-platform portfolio spanning print publications (Hindustan Times, Hindustan, Mint), 20+ digital news and content platforms, FM radio stations (Fever FM, Radio One, Radio Nasha), events, and branded content services, reaching a combined audience of over 200 million across India. Its subsidiary structure includes wholly-owned entities Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (print/digital), Next Radio Limited and HT Music and Entertainment Company Limited (radio), HT Digital Streams Limited (digital syndication), HT AdVentures (strategic investment arm), and HT Content Studio LLP (content creation).

The company monetizes primarily through advertising across print, digital, radio, and event properties, supplemented by content syndication/licensing (HT Syndication), branded content production (HT Brand Studio), and strategic startup investments via HT AdVentures. HT One Audience is a first-party data platform offering 50+ specialized audience cohorts (covering segments like BFSI, FMCG, Auto, and E-commerce) built from behavioral data across 20+ digital platforms. The go-to-market is sales-led enterprise advertising with integrated multi-platform campaign execution, targeting brand marketers, BFSI, FMCG, automotive, and luxury/lifestyle segments. Pricing is quote-based, varying by reach, format, and campaign scope.

HT Media faces structural headwinds in legacy print and FM radio (with multiple metro radio license surrenders announced in 2026 due to regulatory economics) while pivoting toward digital, first-party data, branded content, and digital audio investments. The company is led by Chairperson and Editorial Director Shobhana Bhartia and reported Q4 FY25-26 revenue of Rs 511.04 crore with a narrowed quarterly loss.

Name

HT Media

Legal name

HT Media Ltd.

Website

https://htmedia.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

HT Media is an Indian multi-platform media conglomerate operating Hindustan Times, Mint, and Hindustan newspapers, 20+ digital properties, and radio stations (Fever FM, Radio One), serving advertisers and audiences across print, digital, and event channels with over 200 million combined reach.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Newspaper Publishing & Digital Media

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (513120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Media Buying Agencies (54183), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832), Services-Advertising (7310)

akta.pro primary industry

News OTT & Live News Streaming Channels (MPABAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ad Tech for OTT (SSAI/CSAI, Ad Decisioning, Measurement) (MPAHAJAG), Content Supply Chain Orchestration & Workflow (Ingest-to-Publish, Automation) (MPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Print newspaper publishing
• Digital news media
• Advertising solutions
• Radio broadcasting
• Branded content services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Print Advertising: Revenue from advertising across print publications including Hindustan Times, Hindustan, and Mint newspapers. The company leverages its 56M print readers and brand-safe publisher environment to attract advertisers.
2. Digital Advertising: Revenue from digital advertising across 20+ digital platforms reaching 102M+ digital visitors. Includes programmatic advertising, display ads, and digital content partnerships.
3. Radio Broadcasting: Revenue from FM radio operations through stations including Fever FM, Radio One, and Radio Nasha. The company reaches 34M+ radio listeners through its radio network.
4. Events and Sponsorships: Revenue from organizing flagship events including She Slays Awards, Hindustan Pratibha Samman, Mint Money Festival, Mint India @ 2047, and Union Budget coverage. Includes event sponsorships and brand integration opportunities.
5. Branded Content and Creative Services: Revenue from HT Brand Studio providing bespoke creative storytelling, content creation, and branded content solutions. The branded content industry in India is pegged at Rs 10,000 crore.
6. Content Syndication and Licensing: Revenue from licensing and syndicating content through HT Syndication platform, serving 200+ happy clients with 1.6K+ completed projects and 100K+ content pieces delivered.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HT Media is an Indian mass media conglomerate that publishes newspapers (Hindustan Times, Hindustan, Mint) and operates 20+ digital news platforms, FM radio stations (Fever FM, Radio One), events, and branded content/data services. The company primarily monetizes its combined reach of 200M+ audiences through advertising sales, branded content campaigns via HT Brand Studio, first-party audience targeting via HT One Audience, and content licensing via HT Syndication.

Product overview

HT Media is a diversified Indian media conglomerate operating a multi-platform portfolio of print publications, digital platforms, radio networks, and events. The company's core print products include Hindustan Times (English national daily, 57M digital visitors), Hindustan (Hindi daily, 37M digital visitors), and Mint (business news, 26M digital visitors). HT One Audience serves as the first-party data platform powering audience segmentation across 50+ specialized cohorts with combined reach exceeding 200 million. The company's radio network encompasses Fever FM, Radio One, Radio Nasha, and Punjabi Fever with 34M+ listeners. HT Brand Studio provides creative production services, while HT Syndication offers content licensing across a library of 200+ publications. HT AdVentures functions as the strategic investment arm. The events portfolio includes flagship properties like Mint Money Festival, Union Budget Coverage, She Slays Awards, Hindustan Pratibha Samman, and Mint India @ 2047 Summit, complemented by research publications including the annual Festive Report and Branded Content Whitepaper.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hindustan Times: India's leading English daily newspaper and digital news platform with 57M unique visitors
• Mint
• Live Hindustan
• Fever FM
• HT Brand Studio
• HT One Audience
• HT AdVentures
• HT Syndication
• Slurrp
• OTTPlay
• Health Shots

Products and services

• Hindustan Times Flagship English-language national daily newspaper and digital news platform, serving as one of India's leading news sources with 57M unique digital visitors (Comscore MMX Multi-Platform, February 2024). Targets readers across India seeking news, analysis, and opinion.
• Hindustan Leading Hindi-language newspaper and digital platform, India's top Hindi news site with 37M unique digital visitors. Targets audiences across the Hindi heartland with Hindi-language news, views, and lifestyle content.
• Mint

Quantifiable outcome

• 71% ad recall achieved for OYO integrated campaign
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• NewsReachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026HT Media presented the third edition of Crafting Bharat Business Conclave & Awards 2026, organized by NewsReach. The event brought together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators for panel discussions on AI, digital transformation, startup growth, and sustainability, culminating in an awards ceremony.
• StockGrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHT AdVentures partnered with StockGro, a stock market education platform. Founder Ajay Lakhotia credits HT AdVentures in making StockGro become a national phenomenon.
• MagicpincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHT AdVentures partnered with Magicpin, described as India's largest platform driving demand for local retailers. Co-founder Anshoo Sharma discusses HT AdVenture's role in establishing the platform.
• The House of Abhinandan LodhacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHT AdVentures helps The House of Abhinandan Lodha amplify their vision of making quality land an essential part of investors' portfolio.
• ZappfreshcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHT AdVentures partnered with Zappfresh, a fresh meat delivery business. Founder Deepanshu Manchanda spoke about the impact of HT AdVentures in scaling their business.
• Next Radio LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of HT Media Ltd operating radio stations including Radio One in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
• HT Music and Entertainment Co LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of HT Media Ltd focused on music and entertainment content.
• Ambience GroupflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbience Group partnered with She Slays Awards and achieved 17% increase in brand consideration. The real-estate firm was the main sponsor of the event.
• OYOcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOYO partnered with Hindustan Times and HT Media for integrated campaigns including 'Contactless Check-in' and 'Sanitized Before Your Eyes' across print, digital, and radio channels.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Network18 Media & Investments: Operates CNBC-TV18, News18, Moneycontrol, and Colors, combining broadcast, digital, and business news properties. Comparable to HT Media as a diversified Indian media platform competing for the same digital ad budgets, with Mint's direct overlap with Moneycontrol in business news.
• Zee Entertainment Enterprises: One of India's largest TV and digital entertainment networks operating national and regional channels, OTT (Zee5), and a film studio. Comparable to HT Media as a diversified Indian media incumbent with advertising and subscription revenue streams, though tilted to television rather than print.

Direct peers

• India Today Group (Living Media): Operates India Today, Aaj Tak, Business Today, and a portfolio of digital news and TV properties. Comparable to HT Media as a diversified Indian news and current affairs media house monetized through advertising, events, and branded content.
• ABP Group (Ananda Bazar Patrika): Publisher of ABP (Ananda Bazar Patrika), The Telegraph, and ABP News TV channel with a strong digital presence. Directly comparable to HT Media as a multi-language, multi-platform Indian news and advertising business.
• The Hindu Group: Publisher of The Hindu, Business Line, and Sportstar newspapers with growing digital audiences. Comparable to HT Media as a legacy English newspaper publisher with digital expansion competing for premium advertisers and business news readers.
• DB Corp: Publisher of Dainik Bhaskar (India's largest circulated Hindi daily) and a major digital news operator. Directly comparable to HT Media as a multi-edition newspaper publisher with digital expansion and advertising-led revenue model.
• Jagran Prakashan: Publisher of Dainik Jagran, the second-largest Hindi newspaper in India, with growing digital and radio businesses. Comparable to HT Media in print-led, multi-language, multi-platform media operations targeting similar Hindi and English advertiser budgets.
• Bennett Coleman and Company (Times Group): India's largest media conglomerate and HT Media's most direct competitor, publishing The Times of India, Economic Times, ET Digital, Times Now, and operating radio and digital properties across English, Hindi, and business news. Comparable as a multi-platform news and advertising business serving similar advertisers and audiences in India.

Regional players

• Eenadu Group: Telugu-language media conglomerate with Eenadu newspaper, ETV network, and Eenadu Digital. Comparable to HT Media as a multi-platform regional Indian media business, though concentrated in a single language market.
• Sun TV Network: South India's largest TV broadcaster and film producer with strong regional dominance. Comparable to HT Media as an Indian mass media company with advertising-driven revenue, but concentrated in regional TV and film rather than national print and radio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments10 records

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