GTPL Hathway Slumps 6% as Q4 Net Loss of ₹15 Cr Reverses Year-Ago Profit

Synopsis: Shares of GTPL Hathway plummeted 5.76% to Rs. 67.70 in early trade on April 16, 2026, as the market reacted sharply to a disappointing Q4 FY26 report. The company swung to a consolidated net loss of Rs. 15.01 crore, reversing a Rs. 10.64 crore profit from the previous year, with a significant 300 basis point margin contraction overshadowing a modest 3.68% revenue growth.

GTPL Hathway opened sharply lower on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as investors reacted to a dismal set of Q4 FY26 results. The company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 15.01 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 a stark reversal from the net profit of Rs 10.64 crore posted in Q4 FY25. Loss before tax widened to Rs 20.42 crore, compared to a profit before tax of Rs 11.15 crore a year ago.

The headline miss was compounded by a sharp margin contraction. EBITDA for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 90.8 crore, down 20.62% from Rs 114.4 crore in Q4 FY25. The EBITDA margin slid to 9.7% from 12.7% in the year-ago period, a 300 basis point compression that signals rising cost pressures even as the company grows its top line. Revenue from operations rose 3.68% year-on-year to Rs 923.84 crore, offering little cushion against the margin erosion.

The results reflect a structural challenge common to India’s legacy cable and broadband operators: growing revenues do not automatically translate into profitability when content costs, infrastructure depreciation, and competitive pricing pressures weigh simultaneously. For GTPL, which derives revenue from both Digital Cable TV and Broadband, the squeeze has been visible across both segments.

With a market cap of Rs. 761.37 crore, shares of GTPL Hathway Limited extended their downward slide on April 16, 2026, dropping 5.76% to trade at Rs. 67.70. The stock opened at its intraday high of Rs. 71.00 but quickly faced selling pressure, slipping below its VWAP of Rs. 68.47.

The counter continues to struggle with high volatility, with its 52-week low sitting at Rs. 55.01. Despite a recovery attempt over the last month with a 19.57% return, the stock remains deep in the red on a Year-to-Date (YTD) basis at -31.32%, reflecting ongoing market skepticism following recent financial performance.

Company Overview

GTPL Hathway is India’s largest Multi-System Operator (MSO) providing Digital Cable TV services and one of the largest private wireline broadband service providers in the country. Headquartered in Gujarat, the company holds the top position in Digital Cable TV and wireline broadband across Gujarat and is a leading Cable TV operator in West Bengal. Its dual-segment model spanning traditional cable distribution and a growing broadband network positions it at the intersection of India’s evolving media consumption and internet access landscape.

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