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    Media, Entertainment & Publication·5 Jun 2026
    Management Summary

    Bodhi Tree Multimedia Limited reported strong financial performance for Q4 and full FY26, driven by a strategic shift towards an IP-led multi-platform content business. The company saw significant growth in revenue, EBITDA, and PAT, with margin expansion. Key initiatives included acquisitions of Moving Images Studios and a stake in Lehren Networks, along with the operationalization of Bodhi AI. Management outlined clear targets for IP revenue contribution and overall financial growth for the next three years.

    Highlights

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    • FY26 Total Income grew 32% YoY to INR118.45 crores, demonstrating consistent growth.

    • FY26 EBITDA increased by 76% YoY to INR17.1 crores, with margins expanding significantly to 14.44% from 10.78%.

    • FY26 PAT rose 62% YoY to INR7.95 crores, with PAT margins at 6.71%.

    • Q4 FY26 EBITDA grew 56% YoY to INR5.96 crores, reaching the highest margins of the year at 16.52%.

    • Strategic transition to an IP-led multi-platform content business is progressing well, supported by key acquisitions and AI integration.

    Concerns

    2

    • Promoter holding of around 25% is considered low, though management has a plan to increase it over the next 2-3 years.

    • The content business, especially IP-led, involves long gestation periods and payment cycles, which can impact cash flows in the short term.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    9

    Periods

    2

    Q4

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    • Total Income
      ₹36.07 Cr
    • EBITDA
      ₹5.96 Cr
      YoY+56.0%
    • EBITDA Margin
      16.5%
    • PAT
      ₹2.08 Cr
      YoY+11%

    FY26

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    • Total Income
      ₹118.45 Cr
      YoY+32%
    • EBITDA
      ₹17.1 Cr
      YoY+76%
    • EBITDA Margin
      14.4%
    • PAT
      ₹7.95 Cr
      YoY+62%
    • PAT Margin
      6.7%

    Capital allocation

    3
    medium confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Moving Images Studios

    acquisition · closed

    M&A

    Lehren Networks

    acquisition · closed

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    Acquisitions and development initiatives were funded by proceeds from a rights issue conducted last year and internal accruals.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue Mix
    IP to commissioned content mix
    50% IP, 50% commissioned content
    		High
    IP Revenue Contribution
    IP revenue contribution
    50%
    		High
    Revenue
    Total Revenue
    INR250 crores
    		High
    PAT
    PAT
    INR25 crores
    		High
    Micro-dramas Contribution
    Revenue contribution from micro-dramas
    below 10%
    		Medium
    Creator Park Revenue
    Revenue contributions from creator parks
    start after two years
    		Medium

    Promoter holding increase progress

    next 2-3 years
    Current~25%
    TargetSignificant increase

    Why it matters

    An increase in promoter holding can signal stronger management commitment and confidence, potentially boosting investor sentiment.

    There is definitely, yeah, yeah, there is definitely a plan to get it up to a decently significant holding. That is work in progress right now, and the plan over the next 2 years is 2 to 3 years is to make sure that there is a significant increase in the promoter stakeholder.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.shareholder_returns

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Impact of new IT rules and censorship regulations

    Management states they are not creating content in areas where legal frameworks don't set in and are completely following guidelines, thus having zero risk of content being censored or taken down. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Low promoter holding

    Promoter holding is around 25%, which an analyst noted as low. Management confirmed a plan to significantly increase it over the next 2-3 years. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Long gestation periods and payment cycles in IP-led content business

    The content business, especially IP-led, involves long gestation periods and longer revenue cycles compared to commissioned content, which requires careful cash flow management. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So, the strategy that we have is very clear. We'd like to work with creators in these companies, and the residual stake is something that is, the discussion for the future. Right now, the idea is to focus on using our existing resources to build those businesses and support them in whatever that we can. That is going to be priority one, and once there is a certain amount of scalability, then the other question -- other discussions in terms of stakes will arise.”

    Analyst sought clarity on the integration strategy for recently acquired stakes (50.01% in Moving Images, 20% in Lehren) and potential plans to acquire residual stakes, which management indicated would be a future discussion after scalability.

    asked by Bimal Panchal

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    FY26 Performance Overview

    FY26 was a defining year for Bodhi Tree Multimedia, marked by significant financial and structural progress. The company achieved a consolidated total income of INR118.45 crores, representing a 32% year-on-year growth. EBITDA for the year stood at INR17.1 crores, a 76% increase YoY, with margins expanding to 14.44% from 10.78%. PAT reached INR7.95 crores, up 62% YoY, with PAT margins at 6.71%.

    02

    Strategic Transition to IP-led Business

    Bodhi Tree is actively transitioning from a commissioned production company to an IP-led multi-platform content business. This strategic shift is aimed at building scalable story ecosystems and creating enduring creative assets that can travel across platforms and markets. The company's long-term vision is to achieve a 50% mix of IP-related revenues and 50% commissioned content within the next three years, targeting INR250 crores in revenue and INR25 crores in PAT by then.

    03

    Industry Context and Opportunity

    The Indian media and entertainment industry is projected to grow from USD32 billion in 2025 to USD38 billion in 2028, with the OTT segment alone expected to hit USD24 billion by 2030. Digital media, at USD12 billion, has already surpassed television. India has over 975 million OTT and digital viewers, and paid subscriptions stand at 216 million, indicating a robust and growing digital-first ecosystem that Bodhi Tree is actively positioning itself to capitalize on.

    04

    Key Strategic Initiatives in FY26

    In FY26, Bodhi Tree made several strategic moves, including the acquisition of a 50.01% controlling stake in Moving Images Studios to strengthen its digital-first unscripted IP creation. The company also acquired a 20% strategic stake in Lehren Networks to enhance its digital monetization system and YouTube CMS. Furthermore, Bodhi AI was operationalized, with CastMatch AI streamlining casting and production, aiming to compress script-to-screen timelines by 30-40% and reduce content costs by 20-40%.

    05

    Content Pipeline and Platform Delivery

    In Q4 FY26, the company produced 200 hours of original content across television, OTT, and digital platforms, delivering five key titles. Its own IP, Little Adda Company, garnered 728,000 subscribers and 100 million views in four months. The company's multimedia ecosystem deepened with various studios, each bringing a distinct creative voice, feeding into a common monetization infrastructure through Bodhi Tree Ventures.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Funding

    The company's strategic acquisitions and future development initiatives in FY26 were funded through the proceeds from a rights issue conducted last year, supplemented by internal accruals. While no specific debt figures were disclosed, management acknowledged the long gestation periods and payment cycles inherent in the IP-led content business, emphasizing that royalty-based IP monetization will eventually improve cash flows.

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