This small-cap Entertainment Stock, engaged in producing TV shows, films, and digital content through ALTBalaji and other ventures, including digital platforms and ethnic wear and jewellery businesses, hit a 5 percent upper circuit after entering into a long-term creative partnership with Netflix to bring Indian stories to global audiences.
With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,079.05 crores, the shares of Balaji Telefilms Limited hit a 5 percent upper circuit of Rs. 90.23 per share on Monday, up from its previous closing price of Rs. 85.94 per share.
Netflix and Balaji Telefilms Limited have entered into a long-term creative partnership to bring fresh and exciting Indian stories to global audiences. Led by Ekta Kapoor, a Padma Shri and International Emmy award winner, Balaji Telefilms is known for creating content that connects deeply with Indian culture and viewers across generations.
This collaboration will focus on producing high-quality entertainment in different formats and genres. Netflix and Balaji have worked together before on popular titles like Kathal, Pagglait, Jaane Jaan, and Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare.
Management Commentary: Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said, “Partnering with Netflix, the world’s leading storytelling platform known for its premium content and constant innovation, is a big moment for us. It allows us to bring powerful, culturally rooted, and emotionally resonant stories to a global audience. The beginning of this new collaboration marks an exciting new chapter where we continue to push creative boundaries and deliver content that entertains, inspires, and connects people everywhere.”
Overview: Balaji Telefilms Limited is a leading Indian entertainment company, renowned for its production of television serials, films, and digital content across multiple Indian languages. The company was founded in 1994 by Ekta Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor and has played a pivotal role in shaping the Indian TV and digital entertainment landscape.
The company creates popular TV shows like Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Naagin. It also produces films under Balaji Motion Pictures and runs the OTT platform ALTBalaji for web series. The company is involved in digital businesses and ventures like ethnic wear and jewellery.
Financial highlights: Balaji Telefilms Limited’s revenue has decreased from Rs. 138 crore in Q4 FY24 to Rs. 93 crore in Q4 FY25, which is a drop of 32.61 percent. The net loss has increased from Rs. 0.18 crore in Q4 FY24 to Rs. 11.86 crore in Q4 FY25.
In terms of return ratios, the company’s ROCE and ROE should be 8.48 percent and 4.56 percent, respectively. Balaji Telefilms Limited has an earnings per share (EPS) of Rs. -0.91, and its debt-to-equity ratio is 0.08x.
Written By – Nikhil Naik
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