Shemaroo Entertainment Limited (SHEMAROO)
₹103.27 -1.03% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Shemaroo Entertainment's revenue was ₹132 Cr (-5.6% year on year, -5.6% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹-8.1 Cr (a smaller loss than a year earlier); the operating margin was -1.4%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹132 | -5.6% | -5.6% |
| Operating profit | ₹-1.8 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| Net profit | ₹-8.1 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| EPS (₹) | -2.80 | loss narrowed | loss narrowed |
| Operating margin | -1.4% | — | — |
SHEMAROO delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 67.83% of the SHEMAROO shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 71.85%. That is close to its usual level. Turnover was only ₹7 lakh, so a handful of trades can move this figure.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 73.3% · 71.8% · 68.4% · 63.5% · 67.8%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited has submitted its compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of the SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent MUFG Intime India confirms that all securities received for dematerialisation were duly processed and confirmed within prescribed timelines. Furthermore, the RTA confirmed that no rematerialisation requests were received during the quarter. This filing represents purely standard regulatory compliance with no financial impact.
- Regulation 74(5) compliance confirmed for the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Issued by RTA MUFG Intime India Private Limited on October 8, 2026
- Confirmed zero rematerialisation (remat) requests received during the quarter ended September 30, 2026
- Shares received for dematerialisation were mutilated, cancelled, and substituted within prescribed timelines
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited has notified stock exchanges of the closure of its trading window starting October 01, 2026. The window will remain closed for all Designated Persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the declaration of the unaudited financial results for the period ending September 30, 2026. The company also confirmed that PANs of Designated Persons will be frozen by the depository as per SEBI regulations. The exact date of the board meeting to approve the results will be disclosed separately.
- Trading window closes on Thursday, October 01, 2026
- Closure will conclude 48 hours after publishing unaudited results for the period ending September 30, 2026
- PANs of Designated Persons to be frozen pursuant to SEBI circular dated July 19, 2023
- Board meeting date to declare results will be intimated in due course
Shemaroo Entertainment Limited has disclosed the voting results and Scrutinizer's report for its 21st Annual General Meeting held on August 14, 2026. Shareholders approved all four ordinary resolutions, including the adoption of FY26 audited financial statements and re-appointment of statutory auditors M/s Mukund M. Chitale & Co., with over 99.99% majority support. A total of 1,96,93,131 votes were cast, representing 68.54% of total outstanding shares (2,87,30,299 shares). Promoter voting participation was 100% (1,93,16,920 shares), while public non-institutional voter turnout was 4.00% (3,76,211 shares).
- All 4 ordinary resolutions approved with ~99.996% votes in favour (1,96,92,397 votes on adoption of FY26 accounts)
- Total voter turnout recorded at 68.5448% of total outstanding capital (1,96,93,131 out of 2,87,30,299 shares)
- Promoter and Promoter Group cast 100% of their 1,93,16,920 shares in favour of all resolutions
- Public non-institutional shareholders cast 3,76,211 votes out of 94,13,379 shares held (3.9966% category turnout)
- Approved reappointment of Executive Director Mr. Jai Maroo and statutory auditor M/s Mukund M. Chitale & Co.
Shemaroo Entertainment concluded its 21st Annual General Meeting on August 14, 2026, where shareholders reviewed the company's FY26 performance. The company reported a significant net loss of ₹218.3 cr for FY26 on revenue of ₹583.4 cr, reflecting a challenging period. Key resolutions included the re-appointment of Executive Director Jai Maroo and the statutory auditors. Management discussed the ongoing transition from a B2B-heavy model to a Digital/B2C focus, leveraging their 73.5 million YouTube subscribers on the FilmiGaane channel.
- 21st Annual General Meeting held on August 14, 2026, with 48 members in attendance via video conferencing.
- Shareholders reviewed FY26 financial statements showing a net loss of ₹218.3 cr compared to a ₹84.5 cr loss in FY25.
- Proposed re-appointment of Mr. Jai Maroo as Executive Director, who retired by rotation.
- Ratification of remuneration for Cost Auditors for the financial year ending March 31, 2027.
- Management highlighted digital scaling, including 11 billion YouTube views in Q2-FY26.
Shemaroo Entertainment reported a 6% YoY revenue decline to ₹132 Cr for Q1 FY27, yet significantly improved its operational performance by narrowing EBITDA loss to ₹2 Cr from ₹56 Cr in the previous year. This improvement follows the completion of a 10-quarter inventory charge-off cycle. While digital revenue fell 17% to ₹56 Cr due to deferred B2B deals, traditional media grew 5% to ₹76 Cr. Notably, excluding ₹20 Cr in new initiative investments, the core business generated a positive EBITDA of ₹18 Cr.
- EBITDA loss significantly narrowed to ₹2 Cr compared to ₹56 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Digital media revenue declined 17% YoY to ₹56 Cr due to lumpy B2B syndication deals.
- Traditional media revenue grew 5% YoY to ₹76 Cr, offsetting subdued advertising trends.
- Core operations (excluding new initiatives) achieved a positive EBITDA of ₹18 Cr.
- YouTube flagship channel 'Filmi Gaane' reached 74.7 million subscribers with 9 billion total views across the portfolio.
Shemaroo Entertainment has released the audio recording of its Q1-FY27 earnings conference call held on July 24, 2026. This follows a challenging financial period where the company reported a TTM net loss of ‡218 Cr and a negative OPM of -45.3%. Investors should focus on management's commentary regarding the ‡301 Cr debt and the timeline for the ‡64.9 Cr 'new initiative' investments to yield returns. The filing is a standard regulatory requirement following quarterly results.
- Earnings conference call for Q1-FY27 held on July 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST
- Company reported a significant TTM net loss of ‡218 Cr against a market cap of ‡331 Cr
- Debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.14 with total debt of ‡301 Cr
- Traditional media revenue previously saw a 19.13% decline in H1-FY26
- YouTube presence remains a core asset with 73.5M subscribers on FilmiGaane
Shemaroo Entertainment reported a narrowed net loss of ₹8.1 cr for Q1-FY27, an 82.4% improvement compared to a loss of ₹45.8 cr in Q1-FY26. Revenue from operations declined 5.6% YoY to ₹131.7 cr, primarily dragged by a 17.3% drop in Digital Media revenue due to deferred B2B syndication deals. However, EBITDA losses significantly reduced to ₹1.8 cr from ₹55.5 cr YoY, reflecting better cost management despite ₹19.6 cr spent on new initiatives. The company continues its B2C pivot, acquiring the OHO Gujarati catalogue and reaching 74.7 million subscribers on its FilmiGaane YouTube channel.
- EBITDA loss narrowed by 96.7% YoY to ₹1.8 cr from ₹55.5 cr in the previous year
- Net loss improved by 82.4% YoY to ₹8.1 cr, down from ₹45.8 cr in Q1-FY26
- Digital Media revenue fell 17.3% YoY to ₹55.7 cr due to deferred B2B licensing deals
- Traditional Media revenue grew 5.2% YoY to ₹76.0 cr, offsetting advertising headwinds
- YouTube views reached 9.0 billion for the quarter, with FilmiGaane crossing 74.7 million subscribers
Shemaroo Entertainment reported a consolidated net loss of ₹8.05 crore for Q1 FY27, a significant improvement compared to a loss of ₹45.81 crore in Q1 FY26. Revenue from operations declined 5.6% YoY to ₹131.68 crore from ₹139.52 crore. The narrowing of losses was primarily driven by a 40.7% reduction in operational costs, which fell to ₹90.28 crore. However, the company remains under a 'Watch' status due to a massive ongoing GST dispute involving potential liabilities of ₹133.6 crore.
- Consolidated Net Loss narrowed significantly to ₹8.05 crore from ₹45.81 crore in the previous year's quarter.
- Revenue from operations stood at ₹131.68 crore, representing a 5.6% YoY decline.
- Operational costs were slashed by ₹61.98 crore YoY, ending at ₹90.28 crore for the quarter.
- Total GST dispute exposure (ITC recovery + penalty) stands at ₹133.6 crore, which is ~50% of the company's net worth.
- Finance costs remained relatively flat at ₹7.77 crore compared to ₹7.62 crore in Q1 FY26.
Shemaroo Entertainment has scheduled its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 14, 2026, via video conferencing. The company is complying with SEBI regulations by providing web links and QR codes for the FY 2025-26 Annual Report to shareholders whose email addresses are not registered. This comes amid a difficult financial period where the company reported a TTM net loss of ₹218 Cr and a negative operating margin of 45.3%. Investors should use the released report to assess the management's plan to address the ₹301 Cr debt and declining traditional media revenue.
- 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 14, 2026, at 04:00 PM IST
- Cut-off date for electronic dispatch of AGM notice was July 17, 2026
- Annual Report for the Financial Year 2025-2026 made available via QR code and web link
- Company currently carries a debt of ₹301 Cr against a market cap of ₹345 Cr
- TTM revenue stands at ₹583 Cr with a significant net loss of ₹218 Cr
Shemaroo Entertainment has scheduled its 21st Annual General Meeting for August 14, 2026, via video conferencing. The accompanying Annual Report for FY26 reveals a challenging financial position with a TTM net loss of ‡218 Cr and a significant contingent liability of ‡191.86 Cr in disputed indirect tax demands. This tax dispute is highly material, representing approximately 72% of the company's ‡265 Cr net worth. Operationally, the company continues its digital pivot, reaching 300 million monthly viewers, though profitability remains under severe pressure.
- 21st AGM scheduled for August 14, 2026, with e-voting period from August 10 to August 13, 2026
- Disputed indirect tax demands total ‡191.86 Cr, a critical risk factor relative to the ‡265 Cr net worth
- Debt-Equity ratio increased to 0.82 in FY26 from 0.59 in FY25 due to reduction in shareholders' equity
- Digital reach remains a core strength with 300 million monthly viewers and 3 billion+ monthly views on social platforms
- Management transition confirmed with Ashish Gupta appointed as CFO effective May 22, 2026
Shemaroo Entertainment has scheduled its Q1-FY27 earnings conference call for July 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. This comes at a critical time as the company reported a TTM net loss of ₹218 Cr and a negative operating margin of 45.3%. Investors will likely focus on management's strategy to reverse the trend of widening quarterly losses, which reached ₹71.97 Cr in March 2026. The call will include the CEO, COO, and CFO to discuss the unaudited financial results.
- Earnings conference call for Q1-FY27 scheduled for July 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST
- Company reported a TTM revenue of ₹583 Cr against a TTM net loss of ₹218 Cr
- Debt stands at ₹301 Cr, resulting in a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 1.14
- Management representation includes CEO Hiren Gada, COO Arghya Chakravarty, and CFO Ashish Gupta
- Recent quarterly EPS for March 2026 was negative at ₹-26.38
Shemaroo Entertainment has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that all securities received for dematerialization during the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were processed and listed on the stock exchanges within prescribed timelines. The company's registrar, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, also confirmed that zero rematerialization requests were received during this period. This is a standard procedural filing required for all listed entities in India.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Confirmed 0 (zero) rematerialization requests were received during the quarter
- Registrar MUFG Intime India confirmed all demat certificates were mutilated and cancelled after verification
- Filing submitted to exchanges on July 10, 2026, in accordance with SEBI timelines
Shemaroo Entertainment shareholders have approved four resolutions via postal ballot, including the appointment and remuneration of three related parties: Smita Maroo, Mansi Maroo, and Madhuri Gada. Most significantly, shareholders approved material related party transactions for financial support from the promoter group. This approval is critical as the company reported a TTM net loss of ₹218 Cr and carries a debt of ₹301 Cr. The resolutions passed with over 94% of the votes cast in favor by participating non-institutional shareholders.
- Resolution for financial support from promoters passed with 94.08% of votes in favor.
- Approval granted for the remuneration of three related parties (Smita Maroo, Mansi Maroo, and Madhuri Gada) with over 94% majority each.
- Total of 86 members participated in the e-voting process, representing 4.21% of public non-institutional shareholding.
- The voting was conducted based on a record date of May 22, 2026, involving 14,577 shareholders.
- Promoter and Promoter Group (holding 67.23%) were interested parties and did not vote on these specific resolutions.
Shemaroo Entertainment has announced the closure of its trading window starting July 01, 2026, in compliance with SEBI Insider Trading regulations. This closure precedes the announcement of unaudited financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. Given the company's recent financial performance, including a TTM loss of Rs 218 Cr and a negative OPM of -45.3%, the upcoming results are critical for investors. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are declared.
- Trading window closure for insiders and designated persons begins on July 01, 2026.
- The closure will conclude 48 hours after the publication of unaudited financial results for the period ended June 30, 2026.
- PAN of Designated Persons will be frozen by the Designated Depository during the closure period per SEBI circulars.
- The company reported a TTM revenue of Rs 583 Cr against a net loss of Rs 218 Cr.
Shemaroo Entertainment has issued a postal ballot notice to seek shareholder approval for the remuneration of three related parties holding offices of profit. The proposed annual limits are ₹1.2 crore each for Ms. Smita Maroo and Ms. Madhuri Gada, and ₹84 lakhs for Ms. Mansi Maroo. These appointments and remuneration packages are for a five-year period starting from the financial year 2026-27. Shareholders can cast their votes via remote e-voting between May 30 and June 28, 2026.
- Proposed annual remuneration of up to ₹1.20 crore for Ms. Smita Maroo, relative of Executive Director Jai Maroo.
- Proposed annual remuneration of up to ₹84 lakhs for Ms. Mansi Maroo, relative of CMD Raman Maroo.
- Proposed annual remuneration of up to ₹1.20 crore for Ms. Madhuri Gada, relative of CEO Hiren Gada.
- Remuneration limits are set for a five-year period effective from the financial year 2026-27.
- Remote e-voting period is scheduled from May 30, 2026, to June 28, 2026, with results by June 30.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total revenue for H1-FY26 was INR 282.9 Cr, a decline of 10.61% YoY. Digital Media grew by 2.57% YoY to INR 127.5 Cr, while Traditional Media declined by 19.13% YoY to INR 155.4 Cr due to slower traction in B2B syndication and lower ad spend.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company operates in India and has a wholly-owned subsidiary in the USA (Shemaroo Media & Entertainment LLC).
Profitability Margins
Net Profit Margin for H1-FY26 was -32.19% compared to a net loss of INR 91.1 Cr. Profitability is heavily impacted by accelerated inventory amortisation and new initiative costs which totaled INR 64.9 Cr in H1-FY26.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA Margin for H1-FY26 was -38.98% (EBITDA of INR -110.3 Cr). This represents a significant decline from previous periods where PBILDT margins were targeted above 9-15% for rating upgrades.
Capital Expenditure
The company invested heavily in content, with inventory increasing from INR 715 Cr in FY22 to INR 735 Cr in FY23. Debt was primarily availed to fund these acquisitions.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Downgraded to CARE BB; Stable in March 2025 from CARE BB+; Stable. Previous ratings included CARE BBB-; Negative in 2023. The downgrade reflects moderated financial performance and uncertainty in cash flow generation relative to debt obligations.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Content Inventory (Movie and Digital Rights) represents the primary 'raw material' cost, with inventory levels at INR 735 Cr as of FY23.
Import Sources
Primarily sourced from India through content aggregation, acquisition, and film production.
Key Suppliers
Not specifically named, but involves various film producers and content creators for aggregation.
Capacity Expansion
Current operations include 1 OTT platform (ShemarooMe) and 4 broadcasting channels. Expansion is focused on digital scaling rather than physical capacity.
Raw Material Costs
Content acquisition costs are high; new initiative costs (net of revenue) were INR 64.9 Cr in H1-FY26, representing approximately 23% of revenue.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Measured by content monetization; YouTube channels garnered over 11 billion views in Q2-FY26, showing high digital asset utilization.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is primarily digital (YouTube, OTT, DTH) and satellite-based, reducing traditional physical logistics costs.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15%
Growth Strategy
Achieved through scaling the ShemarooMe OTT platform (8 new titles in Q2-FY26), expanding YouTube presence (73.5M subscribers on FilmiGaane), and transitioning from a B2B-heavy model (80% traditional pre-2018) to a balanced Digital/B2C model (37% digital in FY25).
Products & Services
OTT subscriptions (ShemarooMe), YouTube content, Satellite Channel broadcasting, Digital Syndication, and preloaded devotional devices.
Brand Portfolio
Shemaroo, ShemarooMe, Shemaroo FilmiGaane, Shemaroo Entertainment, Shemaroo Gujarati.
New Products/Services
Released 8 new titles on ShemarooMe Gujarati in Q2-FY26; new initiative costs of INR 64.9 Cr in H1-FY26 are expected to drive future B2C revenue.
Market Expansion
Focus on regional markets (Gujarati) and international digital distribution via the US subsidiary.
Market Share & Ranking
FilmiGaane is a top-tier YouTube channel in India with 73.5 million subscribers.
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with DTH operators, Telecom companies for B2B2C distribution, and YouTube/Facebook for ad-revenue sharing.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Rapid shift from linear TV to OTT and short-form digital content; Shemaroo is positioning itself by increasing digital revenue contribution from 20% to 37%.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from global OTT giants (Netflix, Amazon) and domestic broadcasters (Zee, Star) in the syndication and digital space.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a large, diverse content library (aggregation model) and massive YouTube subscriber base (133M+ across top channels), which are difficult to replicate quickly.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to corporate ad-spend budgets which fluctuate with GDP growth and consumer demand.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward regional language content and digital-first consumption, prompting the release of 8 regional titles in a single quarter.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal, as operations are primarily domestic, though digital content is subject to global platform (YouTube/Meta) policy changes.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regulations and GST compliance for content rights transfers.
Taxation Policy Impact
Standard Indian corporate tax rates apply; however, the company faces significant tax-related legal challenges.
Legal Contingencies
Significant pending CGST matter involving a demand for inadmissible Input Tax Credit (ITC) of INR 70.26 Cr, plus interest and penalties totaling over INR 200 Cr (including a specific penalty of INR 133.61 Cr). Also a GST DRC-07 order for INR 30.61 lakh.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The primary uncertainty is the ability to generate free cash flow to meet debt obligations given the H1-FY26 net loss of INR 91.1 Cr.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in the Indian market, particularly regional segments like Gujarat.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on YouTube and Facebook for digital traffic and monetization (11 billion views in Q2).
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of traditional media formats (DTH/Cable) becoming obsolete faster than digital revenue can scale to cover costs.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is a concern given the stretch in the operating cycle mentioned in credit reports.