HT Media Ltd

Stage 3 · Topping · week 3

As of 16 Oct 2026, HT Media is in Stage 3 — topping, where an uptrend loses steam, in week 3 (since 1 Oct 2026). It closed at ₹24.78, 13.5% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising. In Communication Services, 20.0% of stocks are in Stage 2.

HT Media Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals in India. More about the company

₹24.8
-0.40% today
₹573 Cr · Small cap
Market Neutral — FadingCommunication Services 20.0% in Stage 2-5.3 pts / 20dPublishing 25.0%-16.7 pts

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₹2,999 · 12 months₹1,999 · 6 months
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vs 52W High
-13.5%
₹18.1 lo₹28.7 hi
13.5% below 52W high — weakening from peak
Stock is rolling over from its 52W high. Stage 3 distribution — new longs are high risk here.
Stage Maturity
Week 3
1w13w26w
Week 3 — early distribution
How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.
vs 200 DMA
6.4%
200 DMA: ₹23.3 · rising
Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.
Rel Volume
0.34x
vs 50-day avg
Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution — institutions are exiting. A clear warning to avoid new longs.
Trend Health
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MA20 rolling over · -3.1% vs MA50 -3.4%
Two-layer momentum read: the glyph shows whether the 20-day MA is rising (↑/↗), flat (→), or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ flag fires when the 20-day MA is pulling away from the 50-day MA — short-term momentum building on top of the longer trend. Best when both glyphs agree.
1M
+7.8%
3M
-5.2%
6M
+7.4%
YTD
+7.1%
1Y
-8.6%
Sector
Communication Services
↓ Peaking
Stage 2%
20.0%
20d Δ
-5.3pp
1M return
+1.3%
3M return
+2.8%
Sector Stage-2 % · last 20 days
Sector has 19 Stage 2 leaders. See Communication Services Stage 2 →
Industry
Publishing
↓ Peaking
Stage 2%
25.0%
20d Δ
-16.7pp
1M return
-4.3%
3M return
-3.2%
Industry Stage-2 % · last 20 days
Industry has 3 Stage 2 leaders. See Publishing Stage 2 →
Stage Cycle Timeline2023-07-20 → 2026-10-16
S2 19w
S4 52w
S2 18w
2023-07-202026-10-16
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S1 1w → S2 19w → S3 2w → S2 1w → S3 1w → S2 11w → S3 10w → S4 52w → S1 7w → S2 18w → S3 9w → S4 12w → S1 12w → S2 9w → S3 2w current
Total tracked: 168 weeks across 15 stage runs.
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2026-07-28
3 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2024-01-08.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding — staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-16S3
Wk 3 · Vol 0.34x
2026-10-15S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.61x
2026-10-14S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.35x
2026-10-13S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.55x
2026-10-12S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.17x
2026-10-09S3
Wk 2 · Vol 0.08x
2026-10-08S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.39x
2026-10-07S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.30x
2026-10-06S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.21x
2026-10-05S3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.14x
2026-10-01S32→3
Wk 1 · Vol 0.50x
2026-09-30S2
Wk 10 · Vol 0.23x
Sector Peers — Stage 2All →
HFCL
wk 26 · -5.8% from hi
7.9
STLTECH
wk 34 · -14.8% from hi
7.8
PVRINOX
wk 9 · -0.2% from hi
7.4
VINDHYATEL
wk 20 · -3.2% from hi
6.6
MATRIMONY
wk 6 · -5.4% from hi
6.2
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
₹25.1
200 DMA
₹23.3
52W High
₹28.7
52W Low
₹18.1
5D Low
₹23.2
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
₹24.9
60d High
₹28.7
120d High
₹28.7
250d High
₹28.7
Next resistance
+0.4%
to 20d High
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P/E (TTM)
2236.0
Forward 2.0
About this companyCommunication Services· Publishing

HT Media Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the printing and publication of newspapers and periodicals in India. The company operates through three segments: Printing and Publication of Newspapers & Periodicals, Radio Broadcast & Entertainment, and Digital. It publishes Hindustan Times, an English daily newspaper; Mint, a business daily newspaper; and Hindustan, a Hindi daily newspaper. The company is also involved in the FM radio broadcast and other related activities through its radio stations operating under the Fever 104, Fever, Punjabi Fever, Radio One, and Radio Nasha brands. In addition, it operates Shine.com, a job portal; Shine Learning, a platform for upskilling; Hindustantimes.com, an English news website; Livemint.com, a business news website; Livehindustan.com, a Hindi news website; Desimartini.com, a movie reviews and ratings website; HT Smartcast, a podcast platform; Health Shots, a health and wellness platform for millennial women; VCCircle and TechCircle news platforms; VCCEdge, a market intelligence platform; Mint Lounge, a weekend magazine of Mint to guide on intelligent lifestyle; Slurrp, a platform for food recipes; and OTTplay, a content aggregation and discovery platform. Further, the company rents and invests in properties; engages in sale of third party newspaper and internet radio, trading and management consultancy services, and investment activities; undertakes commercial printing jobs; and provides solutions under HT One Audience, HT AdVentures, HT Classifieds, HT Brand Studio, and HT Syndication. The company was founded in 1924 and is based in New Delhi, India. HT Media Limited is a subsidiary of The Hindustan Times Limited.

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