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Indian (NIFTY) Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies60
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M-9.2%
  • 1Y-21.0%
  • YTD-22.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has remained flat, although notably Vertoz declined by 4.4%. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 21% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Indian Media Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 01 Jan 2026₹1.0t₹478.3b₹31.0b17.8x33.3x2.2x
Sat, 29 Nov 2025₹1.0t₹477.7b₹30.9b20.1x33.1x2.1x
Mon, 27 Oct 2025₹1.1t₹462.3b₹41.5b23.9x26x2.3x
Wed, 24 Sep 2025₹1.1t₹473.2b₹41.5b24.2x26.2x2.3x
Fri, 22 Aug 2025₹1.1t₹473.0b₹41.5b24.3x26.3x2.3x
Sun, 20 Jul 2025₹1.1t₹483.5b₹34.4b24.3x33.1x2.4x
Tue, 17 Jun 2025₹1.1t₹459.0b₹24.5b22.1x45.2x2.4x
Thu, 15 May 2025₹1.0t₹455.4b₹31.0b18.8x33x2.2x
Sat, 12 Apr 2025₹974.0b₹469.3b₹28.5b21.3x34.2x2.1x
Mon, 10 Mar 2025₹984.0b₹517.9b₹34.8b22.9x28.3x1.9x
Wed, 05 Feb 2025₹1.1t₹514.5b₹13.9b26.1x78.2x2.1x
Fri, 03 Jan 2025₹1.3t₹605.9b₹26.2b28.9x49.9x2.2x
Sun, 01 Dec 2024₹1.3t₹616.6b₹29.5b26.3x44.9x2.1x
Tue, 29 Oct 2024₹1.2t₹603.4b₹51.6b26.7x24.2x2.1x
Thu, 26 Sep 2024₹1.4t₹610.0b₹53.1b34.4x25.5x2.2x
Sat, 24 Aug 2024₹1.3t₹631.8b₹58.8b32.2x22.7x2.1x
Mon, 22 Jul 2024₹1.3t₹625.2b₹52.4b29.8x24x2x
Wed, 19 Jun 2024₹1.3t₹627.1b₹53.8b28.1x23.4x2x
Fri, 17 May 2024₹1.2t₹623.0b₹49.3b26.6x23.5x1.9x
Sun, 14 Apr 2024₹1.2t₹595.0b₹51.9b26.9x22.6x2x
Tue, 12 Mar 2024₹1.2t₹592.1b₹51.6b27.1x22.5x2x
Thu, 08 Feb 2024₹1.3t₹586.5b₹49.8b30.5x25.6x2.2x
Sat, 06 Jan 2024₹1.4t₹584.0b₹49.5b27.5x27.6x2.3x
Mon, 04 Dec 2023₹1.2t₹583.2b₹49.6b25x25.1x2.1x
Wed, 01 Nov 2023₹1.1t₹501.7b₹33.7b33.3x33.5x2.2x
Fri, 29 Sep 2023₹1.1t₹492.5b₹34.0b32.6x32.4x2.2x
Sun, 27 Aug 2023₹1.1t₹492.6b₹34.0b30.6x32.8x2.3x
Tue, 25 Jul 2023₹988.2b₹491.1b₹35.3b22.1x28x2x
Thu, 22 Jun 2023₹886.9b₹449.7b₹34.6b24.9x25.6x2x
Sat, 20 May 2023₹805.7b₹452.8b₹37.1b21x21.7x1.8x
Mon, 17 Apr 2023₹846.4b₹472.2b₹21.1b17.7x40x1.8x
Wed, 15 Mar 2023₹835.6b₹469.4b₹20.6b18.8x40.5x1.8x
Fri, 10 Feb 2023₹925.1b₹479.0b₹24.2b22.5x38.3x1.9x
Sun, 08 Jan 2023₹983.7b₹476.0b₹28.3b23.6x34.8x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

34.8x


Total Market Cap: ₹983.7bTotal Earnings: ₹28.3bTotal Revenue: ₹476.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Indian Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 36.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the Indian Media industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 32.8x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 36.2x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have grown 3.1% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Indian Telecom industry?

IN Market0.16%
Telecom-0.56%
Media0.25%
Broadcasting0.63%
Publishing0.088%
Advertising0.086%
Cable and Satellite-0.81%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Broadcasting industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 63.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 18.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 119% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 17% per year.
  • In contrast, the Publishing industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 8.9% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SUNTV Sun TV Network₹587.552.0%
+₹4.6b		-14.9%PE14.3x
AFFLE Affle 3i₹1.80k1.1%
+₹2.6b		1.5%PE60.3x
531035 Eraaya Lifespaces₹36.8521.5%
+₹1.2b		-68.2%PS0.3x
543831 Bright Outdoor Media₹408.458.9%
+₹730.0m		23.8%PE44.5x
544248 Mach Conferences and Events₹114.8525.0%
+₹482.8m		-51.9%PE18x

Latest News

SUNTV
₹587.55
Sun TV Network
7D
2.0%
1Y
-14.9%

Capital Allocation Trends At Sun TV Network (NSE:SUNTV) Aren't Ideal

Jan 01
Capital Allocation Trends At Sun TV Network (NSE:SUNTV) Aren't Ideal
ZEEMEDIA
₹8.91
Zee Media
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-53.0%
544248
₹114.85
Mach Conferences and Events
7D
25.0%
1Y
-51.9%
NAVNETEDUL
₹143.56
Navneet Education
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-2.2%

NAVNETEDUL: Elevated Expectations For Cloud Platform Will Expose Growing Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Navneet Education by $7 to $26, citing expectations for rapid revenue growth, scalable margins, and an underappreciated opportunity in its modern, cloud based platform for the large, fragmented travel and expense market. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Navneet Education highlights a broadly constructive stance on the company, with initial ratings clustered in the Buy and Outperform range and price targets bracketing the newly raised $26 objective.
TVTODAY
₹141.36
T.V. Today Network
7D
3.7%
1Y
-33.6%
AFFLE
₹1,799.40
Affle 3i
7D
1.1%
1Y
1.5%

AFFLE: Upcoming Q2 Results Will Confirm Bullish Long Term Outlook

Analysts have modestly revised their price target on Affle 3i to ₹2,036.67 per share, reflecting largely unchanged fundamental assumptions with only marginal tweaks to long term revenue growth and profitability expectations. What's in the News Board meeting scheduled on November 01, 2025, to consider and approve unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025 (company filing) Valuation Changes Consensus Analyst Price Target remains unchanged at ₹2,036.67 per share, indicating no material shift in overall valuation.
531637
₹318.10
Praveg
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-55.9%
ZEEL
₹89.96
Zee Entertainment Enterprises
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-26.9%

ZEEL: Board Leadership Shift Will Support Stronger Long Term Earnings Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Zee Entertainment Enterprises slightly higher to approximately ₹138 per share from about ₹136, citing marginally improved assumptions on long term revenue growth, sustainable profit margins, and a modestly richer forward earnings multiple. What's in the News Zee Entertainment has scheduled a special shareholders meeting via postal ballot in India on November 28, 2025, to seek approval for appointing R.
NETWORK18
₹43.39
Network18 Media & Investments
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-39.4%

Network18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt

Dec 09
Network18 Media & Investments (NSE:NETWORK18) Is Making Moderate Use Of Debt
NDTV
₹95.98
New Delhi Television
7D
2.5%
1Y
-41.1%
543831
₹408.45
Bright Outdoor Media
7D
8.9%
1Y
23.8%
DEN
₹31.14
DEN Networks
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-29.0%
DBCORP
₹262.70
D. B
7D
0.8%
1Y
-14.7%
531035
₹36.85
Eraaya Lifespaces
7D
21.5%
1Y
-68.2%
VERTOZ
₹71.29
Vertoz
7D
-4.4%
1Y
-50.5%
HATHWAY
₹12.43
Hathway Cable and Datacom
7D
-1.0%
1Y
-23.8%