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Mukta Arts FY26 Performance Highlights
- Consolidated Revenue: ₹18,705 lakh
- Consolidated EBIDTA Margin: 15%
Mukta Arts Ltd announced its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The group's consolidated revenue reached ₹18,705 lakh, an increase from ₹17,987 lakh in the previous year. The consolidated EBIDTA margin expanded notably to 15%, up from 10% last year, with consolidated EBIDTA totaling ₹2,644 lakh.
Subsidiary Performance Drives Growth
For FY25-26, Mukta Arts reported standalone revenue of ₹3,133 lakh with a steady EBIDTA margin of 49%. However, the company's consolidated financial performance was significantly boosted by its subsidiaries. Whistling Woods International, the education division, generated ₹6,236 lakh in turnover with an 11% EBIDTA margin. The multiplex division, Mukta A2 Cinemas, was a key growth driver, reporting ₹8,842 lakh in revenue and ₹1,477 lakh in operating profit from its 50 screens, achieving a strong 17% EBIDTA margin.
Expansion and Efficiency
The substantial improvement in consolidated revenue and EBIDTA margin stems from the robust performance of the cinema exhibition business. Mukta A2 Cinemas saw its revenue surge by 127% year-on-year, coupled with an expanding EBIDTA margin. Whistling Woods International also enhanced its turnover and margin through effective cost management. This dual focus on expansion in multiplexes and operational efficiency across its segments underpins Mukta Arts' growth strategy.
Outlook and Concerns
The results point to a positive consolidated financial outlook, largely attributed to Mukta A2 Cinemas' impressive results. Investors will be closely monitoring the continued growth of the cinema subsidiary and the ongoing cost control efforts at Whistling Woods International. A potential area of concern remains the flat standalone EBIDTA margin, suggesting that the core standalone operations are not experiencing the same growth momentum as the subsidiaries. This divergence could present a risk if subsidiary performance falters.
Key Metrics
- Screens (March 2026): 50
- Whistling Woods International Turnover (FY25-26): ₹6,236 lakh
- Mukta A2 Cinemas Revenue (FY25-26): ₹8,842 lakh
- Consolidated Revenue (FY25-26): ₹18,705 lakh