Hindustan Media Venture Limited
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Hindustan Media Venture Limited - overview
Established
1918
Location
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Primary Industry
Media
About
Hindustan Media Venture Limited is a prominent publisher of Hindi language media in India, primarily known for its flagship daily newspaper, "Hindustan," which provides comprehensive news coverage to its audience. Founded in 1918 and headquartered in New Delhi, India, Hindustan Media Venture Limited specializes in publishing, with a historic focus on the Hindi-speaking audience. The company has undergone changes in its media strategy over the years, enhancing its digital presence alongside print. The current CEOs are Samudra B.
and Silvia Campolongo. Hindustan Media Ventures Limited (HMVL) primarily operates as the publisher of "Hindustan," one of India's leading Hindi language daily newspapers. This core product serves a diverse readership across various demographics, providing news, insights, and information relevant to the Indian population. HMVL's newspaper offerings encompass a range of features, including national, international, and local news, entertainment, and sports, aiming to cater to the informational needs of its audience.
In addition to print media, the company also engages in digital publishing, extending its reach to online platforms, allowing for a broader customer base that includes individual readers and advertisers. HMVL generates revenue through various channels, primarily from advertising and subscriptions associated with its flagship product, the Hindustan newspaper. In the most recent year, the company's revenue was USD 23. 44 mn with an EBITDA of USD -8.
36 mn. This revenue structure typically involves direct-to-consumer sales through subscriptions and single-copy purchases, as well as B2B partnerships where businesses purchase advertising space within the publication. This model allows companies to reach a significant audience through targeted advertising, with pricing plans reflective of the placement and visibility of ads, contributing to HMVL's overall financial performance. Hindustan Media Venture Limited aims to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets.
The company may be developing upcoming digital products to cater to the growing online readership, although specific release dates are not disclosed. HMVL is also exploring geographic expansion to target Hindi-speaking audiences in the Middle East, North America, and Europe. The recent acquisition of a 4. 4% minority stake in the firm by ChrysCapital and Kotak Investment Advisors in October 2015, where ChrysCapital invested USD 28 million for a 2.
1% stake, will likely support these strategic initiatives.
Current Investors
ChrysCapital, Kotak Alternate Asset Managers
Primary Industry
Media
Sub Industries
Information Services, Digital Media, Newspapers, Magazines & News Organizations
Website
http://www.hmvl.in
Company Stage
Mature - Growth Capital
Total Amount Raised
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Hindustan Media Venture Limited - timeline of key events
Hindustan Media Venture Limited - financials
| Fiscal Year Ended | Mar 31, 2012 | Mar 31, 2013 | Mar 31, 2014 | Mar 31, 2015 | Mar 31, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | Mar 31, 2018 | Mar 31, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (USD) | 5,981,803,000 | 6,362,729,000 | 7,297,238,000 | 8,185,864,000 | 9,185,286,000 | 9,332,739,000 | 8,801,000,000 | 8,658,300,000 | 7,957,800,000 | 5,454,300,000 | - | - | - |
| % Revenue Growth (YoY) | - | 6.4% | 14.7% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 1.6% | (5.7%) | (1.6%) | (8.1%) | (31.5%) | - | - | - |
| EBITDA (USD) | 1,143,412,000 | 1,409,770,000 | 1,817,687,000 | 2,228,280,000 | 2,783,036,000 | 2,971,378,000 | 2,725,000,000 | 1,353,300,000 | 2,018,900,000 | 1,149,200,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Income (USD) | 949,255,000 | 1,192,759,000 | 1,602,130,000 | 1,985,053,000 | 2,558,085,000 | 2,769,306,000 | 2,528,400,000 | 1,145,700,000 | 1,712,300,000 | 844,800,000 | - | - | - |
| Operating Margin | 15.9% | 18.7% | 22.0% | 24.2% | 27.8% | 29.7% | 28.7% | 13.2% | 21.5% | 15.5% | - | - | - |
| % EBITDA Margin | 19.1% | 22.2% | 24.9% | 27.2% | 30.3% | 31.8% | 31.0% | 15.6% | 25.4% | 21.1% | - | - | - |
| NET Income (USD) | 653,487,000 | 845,227,000 | 1,112,096,000 | 1,408,617,000 | 1,805,469,000 | 1,895,209,000 | 1,753,000,000 | 719,000,000 | 1,163,000,000 | 694,400,000 | - | - | - |
| % Net Margin | 10.9% | 13.3% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 19.7% | 20.3% | 19.9% | 8.3% | 14.6% | 12.7% | - | - | - |
Hindustan Media Venture Limited - deals
| Deals Type | Deal Status | Target (s) | Deal Date | Investor(s) | Seller(s) | Deal size (Mn) | Enterprise value (Mn) | Post-money valuation (Mn) | EBITDA multiple (x) | Revenue multiple (x) | Lead partner (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add-on | Completed | Parijat Innovations Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| Add-on, Trade Sale | Completed | Parijat Innovations Pvt. Ltd. | - | ||||||||
| PIPE | Completed | Hindustan Media Venture Limited | - |
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Hindustan Media Venture Limited - employee data
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