Sun TV Network Limited
600.30
INR
-26.85
(-4.28%)
ISIN
INE424H01027
Return %
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5.78
14.20
3Y
-7.67
81.12
5Y
9.05
68.34
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- CEO
- Maheshkumar Rajaraman
- Full Time Employees
- 1,010
- Sector
- Consumer services
- Industry
- Broadcasting
- Address
- Murasoli Maran Towers Chennai TN India 600028
- IPO Date
- Apr 24, 2006
- Website
- suntv.in
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- Sun TV Network Limited operates as a leading media and entertainment company primarily engaged in television and radio broadcasting, digital streaming, and sports franchise ownership. The company offers over 33 satellite television channels across various genres including general entertainment, movies, music, and news, with channels in Tamil (Sun TV), Telugu (Gemini TV), Malayalam (Surya TV), Kannada (Udaya TV), Bengali (Sun Bangla), Marathi (Sun Marathi), and Hindi (Sun Neo). It operates 59 FM radio stations under subsidiaries Kal Radio Limited and South Asia FM Limited, supplemented by strategic alliances such as its partnership with Red FM. Sun TV Network also provides digital streaming content via its OTT platform Sun NXT, delivering multilingual regional content including TV shows, movies, live channels, and original web series. The company has expanded into sports entertainment through ownership of multiple cricket franchises, including Sunrisers Hyderabad (IPL), Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SA20), and SunRisers Leeds Limited, a UK-based franchise in The Hundred cricket league. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Sun TV Network extends its operations beyond India to global markets including the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, and various Asian and African countries. The broadcasting segment constitutes the core revenue driver with 83% of total turnover, supported by the growing digital and sports segments. In recent developments, Sun TV Network completed a significant acquisition in 2025 by acquiring 100% equity of SunRisers Leeds Limited (formerly Northern Superchargers) in the UK for GBP 100.5 million, marking its strategic entry into the UK cricket market and expanding its international sports footprint. The company also reported strong financial growth with a 29.86% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2025, alongside a 41.77% rise in EBITDA, driven by domestic subscription revenue growth and contributions from its sports franchises. Sun TV Network continues to invest in digital expansion, enhancing content offerings on Sun NXT to capture increasing OTT viewership. The company pursues sustainability goals and renewable energy investments as part of its operational strategy while planning new channel launches and increased production capabilities. It is part of the larger Sun Group conglomerate, maintaining a robust market presence with a diversified portfolio targeting regional language audiences, advertisers, and sports fans across India and internationally. These strategic moves position Sun TV Network as a diversified media conglomerate with strong content, digital services, and sports entertainment avenues.