The Hindustan Times Limited (Hindustan Times) Return Comparision with Primex 40 Index

Periods	1 Week	1 Month	3 Months	6 Months	1 Year	3 Years	All Time
Primex-40	-21.14 (-0.59%)	-148.72 (-3.99%)	-130.67 (-3.52%)	248.54 (7.46%)	1141.55 (46.81%)	1397.88 (17.94%)	1033.27 (40.57%)
The Hindustan Times Limited	0.00 (0.00%)	0.00 (0.00%)	5.00 (0.65%)	100.00 (14.71%)	100.00 (14.71%)	30.00 (1.32%)	30.00 (4.00%)

The Hindustan Times Limited Balance Sheet (Amt. In Lakhs)

Particulars	2022	2021
Equity & Liabilities
Equity share capital	531.69	531.69
Other equity	3,67,415.67	2,48,329.86
Non-current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Borrowings	213.94	198.09
Trade payables	0.00	0.00
Other financial liabilities	1,184.22	1,310.47
Provisions	745.36	745.36
Deferred tax liabilities (net)	17,597.66	4,427.45
Other liabilities	4,333.32	0.00
Current liabilities
Financial liabilities
Borrowings	0.00	0.00
Trade payables	240.36	341.67
Other financial liabilities	9,631.48	9,757.49
Provisions	12,175.42	11,303.77
Current tax liabilities (net)	0.00	0.00
Other liabilities	5,513.23	13,104.32
Liabilities associated with assets in disposal group	0.00	0.00
Regulatory deferral account credit balances
Total liabilities	51,634.99	41,188.62
Total equity and liabilities	4,19,582.35	2,90,050.17
Assets
Non-current assets
Property plant and equipment	1,331.03	1,497.37
Capital work in progress	0.00	0.00
Investment property	16,182.08	16,323.04
Goodwill	0.00	0.00
Intangible assets	0.00	0.00
Intangible assets under development	0.00	0.00
Financial assets
Investments	3,49,350.06	2,27,035.68
Trade receivables	0.00	0.00
Loans	100.55	2,563.31
Other financial assets	0.00	0.00
Deferred tax assets (net)	0.00	0.00
Other assets	157.09	87.50
Current assets
Inventories	0.00	0.00
Financial assets
Investments	0.00	0.00
Trade receivables	508.46	544.05
Cash and cash equivalents	44,828.41	39,790.17
Other bank balances with banks	17.14	17.03
Loans	3,600.00	610.01
Other financial assets	1,252.38	660.80
Current tax assets	470.36	514.96
Other assets	1,784.79	406.25
Noncurrent assets held for sale	0.00	0.00
Regulatory deferral account debit balances
Total assets	4,19,582.35	2,90,050.17

The Hindustan Times Limited Profit & Loss Statement (Amt. In Lakhs)

Particulars	2022	2021
Continuing Operations
Revenue from operations	13,946.62	13,016.71
Other income	10,934.49	5,005.52
Total revenue	24,881.11	18,022.23
Cost of materials consumed	0.00	0.00
Purchases of stock in trade	0.00	0.00
Changes in inventory	0.00	0.00
Employee benefit expenses	691.10	616.14
Finance costs	155.44	148.33
Depreciation and amortization	373.96	444.08
Other expenses	5,539.50	4,315.54
Total expenses	6,760.00	5,524.09
Profit before exceptional items and tax	18,121.11	12,498.14
Exceptional items before tax	0.00	0.00
Profit before tax	18,121.11	12,498.14
Current tax expense	1,965.40	1,842.60
Deferred tax expense	167.17	578.06
Net movement in regulatory deferral account balances	0.00	0.00
Profit / loss from continuing operations	15,988.54	10,077.48
Profit / loss from discontinuing operations (after tax)	0.00	0.00
Net profit/loss after tax	15,988.54	10,077.48
Other comprehensive income	1,08,867.44	70,229.57
Total comprehensive income / losses for the year	1,24,855.98	80,307.05

The Hindustan Times Limited Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Amt. In Lakhs)

Particulars	2022	2021
Cash flows from used in operating activities [Abstract]
Profit before tax	18,121.11	12,498.14
Adjustments for reconcile profit (loss) [Abstract]
Adjustments for finance costs	140	134.17
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in trade receivables, current	0.51	-299.18
Adjustments for decrease (increase) in other current assets	-1,535.83	60.79
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in trade payables, current	1,255.12	193.53
Adjustments for increase (decrease) in other current liabilities	-3,257.77	9,832.41
Adjustments for depreciation and amortisation expense	373.96	444.08
Adjustments for provisions, current	74.67	0
Adjustments for provisions, non-current	871.65	913.58
Adjustments for dividend income	5,795.23	1,887
Adjustments for interest income	619.77	704.3
Adjustments for fair value losses (gains)
Adjustments for fair value losses (gains)	-3,216.58	-2,034.74
Other adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)
Other adjustments to reconcile profit (loss)	-335.78	432.22
Other adjustments for non-cash items	34.18	-78.15
Total adjustments for reconcile profit (loss)	-12,010.87	7,007.41
Net cash flows from (used in) operations	6,110.24	19,505.55
Income taxes paid (refund)	1,920.80	1,745.58
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities	4,189.44	17,759.97
Cash flows from used in investing activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	3.06	0
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	60.78	127.37
Proceeds from sales of investment property	66,922.72	15,519.85
Purchase of investment property	70,039.95	16,849.91
Dividends received	5,795.23	1,887
Interest received	730.95	551.25
Other inflows (outflows) of cash	-1,163.70	23.65
Net cash flows from (used in) investing activities	2,187.53	1,004.47
Cash flows from used in financing activities [Abstract]
Proceeds from issuing shares	0	(H) 700
Proceeds from borrowings	0	-200
Payments of lease liabilities	107.83	103.31
Dividends paid	5,770.17	1,851.25
Interest paid	124.15	129.53
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activities	-6,002.15	-1,584.09
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents before effect of exchange rate changes	374.82	17,180.35
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	374.82	17,180.35
Cash and cash equivalents cash flow statement at end of period	40,164.99	39,790.17

Let 's break down the Cash Flow Statement for the years 2022 and 2021, activity-wise (Amt. In Lakhs):

1. Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

- Net cash flows from operations in 2022 amounted to 6,110.24 rupees, significantly lower than the 19,505.55 rupees recorded in 2021. This indicates a decrease in cash generated from core business operations.

- Income taxes paid or refunded in 2022 totaled 1,920.80 rupees, slightly higher than the 1,745.58 rupees paid in 2021. This indicates the tax obligations or refunds associated with operating activities.

- Consequently, the net cash flows from operating activities for 2022 amounted to 4,189.44 rupees, a decrease from the 17,759.97 rupees recorded in 2021. This shows the net cash inflow or outflow resulting from the company 's operating activities after considering taxes.

2. Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

- Net cash flows from investing activities in 2022 were 2,187.53 rupees, higher than the 1,004.47 rupees in 2021. This suggests a greater investment in assets or divestment of assets during the year.

- Notable transactions include proceeds from sales of investment property amounting to 66,922.72 rupees in 2022, a substantial increase from 15,519.85 rupees in 2021. Additionally, purchases of investment property increased from 16,849.91 rupees in 2021 to 70,039.95 rupees in 2022.

3. Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

- Net cash flows from financing activities in 2022 were -6,002.15 rupees, indicating cash outflows. This is a significant decrease from the -1,584.09 rupees recorded in 2021, suggesting higher financing activities during the year.

- Notable transactions include dividends paid amounting to 5,770.17 rupees in 2022, compared to 1,851.25 rupees in 2021. Additionally, there were payments of lease liabilities totaling 107.83 rupees in 2022, slightly higher than the 103.31 rupees in 2021.

4. Overall Cash Flow Summary:

- The net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents for 2022 was 374.82 rupees, significantly lower than the 17,180.35 rupees recorded in 2021. This indicates a lower overall change in cash position during the year.

- Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 2022 amounted to 40,164.99 rupees, slightly higher than the 39,790.17 rupees recorded at the end of 2021. This represents the cash and cash equivalents available to the company at the end of the respective periods.

Financial Ratios of The Hindustan Times Limited:

Particulars	2022	2021
Total Debt/Equity Ratio	0.06	0.10
Total Debt/Total Assets Ratio	0.05	0.08
Total Assets/Equity Ratio	1.14	1.17
Net Debt/Equity Ratio	0.00	0.00
Quick Ratio	1.65	1.17
Current Ratio	1.90	1.23
Interest Coverage Ratio	117.58	85.26
Gross Margin	100.00	100.00
Net Margin	64.26	55.92
EBITDA Margin	74.96	72.64
Return on Fixed Assets	1201.22	673.01
Return on Equity	4.35	4.05
Return on Capital Employed	69.67	132.65
Total Asset Turnover	0.06	0.06
Fixed Asset Turnover	10.48	8.69
Days Receivables Outstanding	13.00	15.00

Here 's a detailed explanation of the financial ratios and performance metrics for the years 2022 and 2021:

1. Total Debt/Equity Ratio:

- In 2022, the total debt/equity ratio decreased to 0.06 from 0.10 in 2021. This indicates that the company relied less on debt financing relative to equity financing in 2022 compared to the previous year.

2. Total Debt/Total Assets Ratio:

- The total debt/total assets ratio also decreased from 0.08 in 2021 to 0.05 in 2022. This indicates that the proportion of the company 's assets financed by debt decreased, suggesting a stronger financial position.

3. Total Assets/Equity Ratio:

- The total assets/equity ratio decreased slightly from 1.17 in 2021 to 1.14 in 2022. This suggests that the company 's assets were slightly less leveraged by equity in 2022 compared to the previous year.

4. Net Debt/Equity Ratio:

- Both in 2022 and 2021, the net debt/equity ratio was 0.00, indicating that the company had no net debt and relied entirely on equity financing.

5. Quick Ratio:

- The quick ratio increased from 1.17 in 2021 to 1.65 in 2022, indicating an improvement in the company 's ability to cover short-term liabilities with its most liquid assets.

6. Current Ratio:

- Similarly, the current ratio improved from 1.23 in 2021 to 1.90 in 2022, indicating a stronger ability to cover short-term liabilities with current assets.

7. Interest Coverage Ratio:

- The interest coverage ratio increased from 85.26 in 2021 to 117.58 in 2022, indicating an improvement in the company 's ability to cover interest expenses with its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).

8. Gross Margin:

- Both in 2022 and 2021, the gross margin remained constant at 100.00%, indicating that the company was able to maintain its profitability after accounting for the cost of goods sold.

9. Net Margin:

- The net margin increased from 55.92% in 2021 to 64.26% in 2022, indicating an improvement in the company 's profitability after accounting for all expenses, including taxes and interest.

10. EBITDA Margin:

- The EBITDA margin increased slightly from 72.64% in 2021 to 74.96% in 2022, indicating an improvement in the company 's earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

11. Return on Fixed Assets:

- The return on fixed assets increased significantly from 673.01% in 2021 to 1201.22% in 2022, indicating a higher return generated from the company 's investment in fixed assets.

12. Return on Equity:

- The return on equity (ROE) increased slightly from 4.05% in 2021 to 4.35% in 2022, indicating a slight improvement in the company 's ability to generate profit from shareholders ' equity.

13. Return on Capital Employed:

- The return on capital employed (ROCE) decreased from 132.65% in 2021 to 69.67% in 2022, indicating a lower return generated from the company 's total capital employed.

14. Total Asset Turnover:

- The total asset turnover remained constant at 0.06 in both 2022 and 2021, indicating that the company generated the same level of revenue relative to its total assets.

15. Fixed Asset Turnover:

- The fixed asset turnover increased from 8.69 in 2021 to 10.48 in 2022, indicating that the company generated more revenue per unit of fixed assets in 2022 compared to the previous year.

16. Days Receivables Outstanding:

- The days receivables outstanding decreased from 15.00 days in 2021 to 13.00 days in 2022, indicating an improvement in the company 's ability to collect receivables in a shorter period.

Dividend History of The Hindustan Times Limited:

Particulars	2022
Dividend (final + interim) (In Rs.)	1