Tips Music Limited ($TIPSMUSIC)
Earnings Call Transcript · April 23, 2026
Earnings Call Speaker Segments
Operator
OperatorLadies and gentlemen, good day, and welcome to Q4 FY '26 Earnings Conference Call of Tips Music Limited. [Operator Instructions] Please note that this conference is being recorded. I now hand the conference over to Ms. Ayushi Gupta from MUFG Intime Private Limited. Thank you, and over to you, Ms. Gupta.
Ayushi Gupta
AttendeesThank you. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I welcome you to the Q4 and FY '26 Earnings Conference Call of Tips Music Limited. To discuss this quarter's performance, we have from the management, Mr. Kumar Taurani, Chairman and Managing Director; Mr. Girish Taurani, Executive Director; and Mr. Sushant Dalmia, Chief Financial Officer. Before we proceed with the call, I would like to mention that some of the statements made in today's call may be forward-looking in nature and may involve risks and uncertainties. For more details, kindly refer to the investor presentation and other filings that can be found on the company's website. Without further ado, I would like to hand over the call to the management for their opening remarks, and then we can open the floor for Q&A. Thank you, and over to you, sir.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesThank you, and good evening, everyone. Welcome to the Q4 and FY '26 earnings call of Tips Music Limited. I would like to thank you all for joining us today. I am pleased to share that our strong growth was driven by both digital and nondigital segments. In FY '26, we distributed a total dividend of INR 166 crores to our shareholders. It is a source of joy for me. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on building high-quality music content, strengthening our market position and driving sustainable long-term growth. With that, I would like to hand over to Girish for his comments.
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesThank you, and good evening, everyone. In Q4 FY '26, we witnessed an encouragement engagement across platforms, supported by a healthy mix of new releases and continued strength in our catalogue. We released 66 new songs in the quarter, including 47 film songs and 19 non-film songs while continuing to prioritize quality over quantity in our strategy. On YouTube, the song Tu Jaane Hai Kahan by Lucky Ali crossed 10 million views, while the song Tehzeeb and Jamuna Kinaare recorded 2.4 million views each. Our YouTube subscriber base has grown to 153 million. On Instagram of catalogue, song Deewana Mujhe Kar Gaya from the movie Khuda Gawah generated 3 billion views, while the song Daiya Daiya Daiya Re from the movie Dil Ka Rishta recorded 1.5 billion views. I will now hand over the call to Sushant to take you through the financial performance in detail. Thank you, everybody.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesThanks, Girish. Welcome to Q4 FY '26 earnings call. I'm pleased to present the financial highlights for the quarter, which reflects the company's strong performance. The company recorded quarterly revenue of INR 103.9 crores, delivering a Y-o-Y growth of 32%. Operating EBITDA for the quarter stood at INR 76.9 crores, reflecting a Y-o-Y growth of 106%. Additionally, PAT for Q4 FY '26 came in at INR 59 crores, making a 93% Y-o-Y increase. Please note that during the quarter, the employee cost increased by 78% Y-o-Y on account of provisions made for annual increments. For FY '26, the revenue came in at INR 375.5 crores, marking a 21% growth, while PAT amounted to INR 216.6 crores, showing a Y-o-Y increase of 30%. With this, I conclude my opening remarks and open the floor for Q&A.
Operator
Operator[Operator Instructions] The first question is from the line of Kavish Parekh from 360 ONE Capital.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsCongratulations on a great set of numbers. My first question is on your growth. Stellar showed this quarter, 32% growth. What explains this performance? And what are your thoughts going into F '27? What kind of growth do you envisage? And what would be the key drivers for the same?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSee, I think this quarter, as usual, I always maintained our repertoire -- 90s repertoire is really doing exceptionally well. So that is the main advantage we have. And that on a continued basis is doing well. For next year's performance, we expect it's too early, but our target is to achieve same numbers like 20% on top line growth and 20% bottom line growth. That is our target, and we will try and achieve that.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsAny one-off revenues or something to call out for this quarter? Because I understand that repertoire is growing at -- my assumption was it was growing at somewhere around 16% to 18% odd, but 32% is far beyond that. So any one-offs that you may want to call out?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesI don't think so. Sushant [Foreign Language]
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesNo, nothing Kavish, nothing one-off over you.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsUnderstood. Understood. Understood. Second, on your views. So while I do understand that the decline in total views was on account of YouTube Shorts, what explains this continued decline in short views? And while I understand that it does not contribute to revenues or profits yet in a sizable manner, the whole idea behind sustaining high views is that it provides you with some negotiating power with YouTube. I think the deal for YouTube Shorts is slated for renewal in a quarter or so. Do you envisage any impact on the same on account of this decline in views?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSushant?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesKavish, we don't see any material impact of this declining views. And as we have said earlier, it happens in, let's say, 1 quarter or half year, one of the shorts goes viral and the views, let's say, increase multiple. But underlying, let's say, whatever views currently also there on a healthy run rate for us. So we don't see, let's say, any impact of this decline on view on our, let's say, YouTube Shorts renewal view.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsSo are you suggesting or implying that the period when you were at your peak number, say, somewhere around 56 or 57-odd million, that was on account of a few reels that may have gone viral. And then this current rate is more of a normalized rate for you. Is that the way to read into it?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesYes, yes, that would be the right assumption.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsAnd I think the -- pertaining to the deal renewal in June '26, what kind of a jump would you anticipate in this deal value? I believe Mr. Hari Nair was instrumental in negotiating partnerships with Warner and YouTube Shorts. Now with him stepping down, what is the plan to take this forward? And have you also managed to find a replacement for the position?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesNot yet, Kavish. We are estimating how we handle this, and we will start negotiating with them by this month end or next month beginning.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsSure. But understood. Okay. And lastly, could you lay down the content release or content slate that is planned for FY '27? What are the key movies expected both in Hindi and regional? And where would content spend range as a percent of top line for FY '27?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSushant, [Foreign Language].
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesKavish, you can refer to Slide 8, which we have put on our investor presentation in terms of the key play.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsAll right. I think there were a few movies, maybe 3 or 4 odd movies, but anything more than that?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesWe are open to acquiring anything, but you know that the market is very competitive. So we are very cautious what kind of a project and how we are recovering our money in stipulated time. So that is our criteria so we will keep on acquiring.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsUnderstood. So as a percent of top line, we could range somewhere between 20% to 25%. Is that the idea to work with...
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes. Yes.
Kavish Parekh
AnalystsAlright.
Operator
OperatorWe have next question from Abhishek Sharma from JM Financial.
Abhishek Sharma
AnalystsFirstly, congratulations on a good set of numbers. My first question is on the revenue mix. Digital revenue for FY '26 is around 70%, whereas it was in the range of 71% to 75% in the last 3 quarters. So there seems to be a slight dip in this quarter. Just wanted to understand what led to this decline. Also, could you briefly explain what is included in the non-digital revenue and what drove the segment this quarter?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSushant?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesOn the revenue piece, the 70% is for the whole year. We had said at the start of the year, let's say, a couple of platforms had slowed down. So there were a couple of headwinds on the digital growth. On the nondigital piece, let's say, particularly, let's say, brand publishing and public performance have done well for us for the full year.
Abhishek Sharma
AnalystsOkay. Understood. My second question is on employee benefit expenses. We see a noticeable increase in the cost during the quarter, even though the number of employees has gone down. I understand this increase is due to the provisioning of this annual hike, as you mentioned earlier. Just wanted to understand if this is the new run rate going forward?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesNo, no. This won't be the new run rate. Let's say, this is -- let's say every, let's say, Q4, we make a provision for increment. So this quarter, let's say, this is the performance provisions is on the higher side. But otherwise, let's say, if you see the overall count of employees have reduced from 105 to 98. And let's say, we would be at, let's say, the earlier Q3 or Q2 run rate only in terms of the employee cost.
Operator
OperatorNext question from the line of Akshay Kolekar from Dalal & Broacha.
Akshay Kolekar
AnalystsSo my first question is on -- basically, the YouTube view has been declined, like 7.8% in FY '26, yet your revenue has grown by 21%. So can you quantify the revenue per view trend has been year-on-year increasing? Or is it because of the short consumed screen time more so that without proportion to monetize yet? So the reason I'm asking this question is because I just wanted to understand whether YouTube is paying more per stream due to subscription mix shift?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSushant, do you want to reply this?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesOn the decline on YouTube views, we have category mentioned that it's primarily on account of YouTube shorts, which have -- the views of which have declined. On the long videos, the growth has been there as per our expectations, and that has been, let's say, driving our revenue.
Akshay Kolekar
AnalystsOkay. Understood. So my second question is on the content cost basically. The content cost as a percentage of revenue is currently like 15.8% compared to 23% last year. So why there is a sudden fall in content cost because you have mentioned that 18% of revenue will be the content cost.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesCan you please repeat this?
Akshay Kolekar
AnalystsThe question is basically the content cost as a percentage of revenue is currently 15.8%. When compared to last year, it is 23%. So why there is a fall in the year-on-year? And the target you are mentioning is around, I guess, 18% of revenue like earlier call.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSee, there is a movie called Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which was actually was supposed to release in February, March, technical and music was supposed to release in January, that got postponed to June. So that was a hit we have. Otherwise, we could have reached our target. And this happens in our business. Sometimes content goes here and there.
Akshay Kolekar
AnalystsOkay. And one more last question. Could you just give the bifurcation of revenue like how much is from YouTube and how much is from Warner nondigital revenue? So it...
Unknown Executive
ExecutivesWe cannot give you that details.
Akshay Kolekar
AnalystsCan you quantify how much revenue comes from Warner basically?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSorry, we can't give you that. It's a competition world. We can't reveal that. Sorry about that.
Operator
OperatorNext question from Rohit Singh from Nvest Analytics Advisory LLP.
Rohit Singh
AnalystsCongrats on the good set of numbers. I have one question regarding the outlook for the FY '27. In last concall, you upgraded the PAT guidance to 25% and delivered 30% with a strong momentum. Can we expect to achieve 30% top line and 30% bottom line growth for FY '27?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSee, our target actually mentally, you ask me, yes, I want to achieve that. But for comfort of the people like you, our investors, I don't want to overpromise. So let's keep at present 20%, 20%, let 1, 2 quarters pass, and then we will again tell you where we are moving this year.
Operator
OperatorNext question from the line of Ravi Naredi from Naredi Investment Private Limited.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsJust want to ask content cost lowest in March quarter since last few years. So we are preparing for new release movies in Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai or Main Vaapas Aaunga releasing in quarter 1 financial year '27?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes, music is released. And I think [indiscernible] both movies are releasing also in first quarter, 22nd May and 12 June. And we will have both movies will be account for this quarter, first quarter.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsOkay. And how much music cost of all about 2 movies? Can you tell the amount?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesWe can't give you exact number but total number stands. Total number you will see in the first quarter.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsYes, sir. How much paid subscription revenue percentage in our overall top line?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes. Sushant, please clarify.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesPaid subscription would be in the range of, let's say, 10% to 15% of the digital revenue.
Ravi Naredi
Analysts15% of digital revenue. And from Shorts, how much revenue we earned in financial year '26?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesFrom YouTube Shorts, it won't be material, Ravi ji. From YouTube shorts, it won't be material. Not so material.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsAnd what is the distribution of digital revenue and other revenue in our total figure?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesRavi ji, we have given in the presentation around, let's say, 70% now comes from digital and 30% is from non-digital. We have diversified our revenue base now, let's say, publishing, public performance, brands are all contributing to the revenue.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsAnd Taurani ji and Ramesh ji, can you tell in next 5 years, how much stream this revenue will be there that will be paid subscription revenue?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSubscription industry estimates minimum, I think 7 crore, 8 crore people will be doing subscription.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsIn 5 years?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes.
Operator
OperatorNext question is from the line of Vishal Mehta from Oaklane Capital.
Vishal Mehta
AnalystsSir, I just wanted to clarify. So in case of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, if the music release happens in quarter 1, then the content cost for that is also accounted for in Q1 itself, right?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes.
Vishal Mehta
AnalystsOkay. And sir, one more thing. Would it be possible to share what is the percentage contribution of paid subscribers to our overall revenues?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSushant, do we have that?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesVishal, on an overall basis, let's say, 10% to 15% of the digital business.
Vishal Mehta
Analysts10% to 15% of the digital business. And what would this number be for last year, approximately?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesLast year, let's say, it would be, let's say, around that 10% to 12%. It has inched higher for us. Subscription business is growing at around, let's say, 30% to 40% CAGR. So it has inched higher for us this year.
Vishal Mehta
AnalystsOkay. Got it. And also just one question. There was this news article today about Warner Chappell Music setting up a publishing arm in India. How does something like that impact us? Would it be a benefit for us? Would it be a competitor for us? I mean, could you just explain to us what is the impact of this?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSushant?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesIt would be positive, Vishal. The setting up a business in India is a huge positive for us. We won't be able to divulge more details, but let's say it's a good positive.
Operator
OperatorNext question is from the line of [indiscernible] from Unicorn Asset.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsSir, I am audible.
Operator
OperatorYes, you are audible.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsFirst of all, great, sir. And secondly, I would really like to say to the management that I think you should clarify on the content cost part that, okay, we had some lags and or shifts in the movies release. And therefore, Q1 is where we'll see most of the content cost being eventually expensed. So there might be some confusion with the market participants that, okay, Q1, if we show higher content cost in terms of percentage, so we should always look yearly content cost rather than just looking quarter-on-quarter, and that should be the message. And secondly, could you give some sense around like we are seeing very good buzz around recent music that we published. And I think the revenues will compensate for all the content costs and much more than that. But how much should we expect from the right -- not specifically 2 movies, but as a whole, we shall remain within the target for the year, right? That should be the expectation.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesYes, that is true. The current, let's say, whatever songs we have released for the upcoming 2 movies, they are doing great for us. Fingers crossed, I think it should do well, and it would help us to achieve our targets.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsYes. Great. And just lastly, so anything that we have already expensed advance paid through Tips Films? This is just a question for compliance because, of course, it's a related party kind of thing. We don't want any compliance issues, of course, we trust the management. But have we expensed any advance in the balance sheet and some sort or created any liabilities for ourselves this quarter or this year? Or it will -- everything will be paid next year to Tips Films by the Tips Music.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesSo I won't be able to share the exact details, but let's say, it would be driven by the contractual terms between Tips Films and Tips Music, and it would be at arm's length and as per the industry practices.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsYes, balance sheet purpose because, of course, FY '26 doesn't show any revenue from the upcoming movies. And therefore, if balance sheet has any stuff, we can look forward. And okay, we can understand that, okay, there must be some exceptional items that would be followed by the next year's expenses.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesSo let's say, whenever, let's say, the songs get released, we'll expense it off primarily in first quarter.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsHave you made any provisions in the balance sheet already?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesNo, no, no, not. In terms of the cost, no.
Unknown Executive
ExecutivesNothing [indiscernible].
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesWe follow a very clear policy. Once the song is released of any movie album, we would expense it on that date, the entire album cost.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsIn the P&L, right?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesNothing goes through the balance sheet even if it is with the Tips Films, even if it is a partner.
Operator
OperatorNext question is from the line of Swaraj Mehta from Perpetual Capital Advisors.
Swaraj Mehta
AnalystsCongratulations on a good set of numbers. My question was for music streaming companies. Can telecom bundling with a company like Spotify with the packages, the Jio packages or VI packages like Netflix is bundled, does that change or bring proportional growth for us? And is there a change in realization when we get it bundled through a recharge pack or versus buying directly?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesPrimarily, let's say, in terms of bundled, we don't prefer any bundled services, honestly, in that the payout would be lesser. Primarily pure play music platforms like Spotify is much more appreciated rather than, let's say, any bundling services with the telecom players.
Operator
OperatorNext question is from the line of Akshay Jogani from Xponent Tribe.
Akshay Jogani
AnalystsSir, you explained earlier in the call that your library worked and as a result, the growth was higher. But sir, over the last few quarters, the growth rates have been much different from this quarter, right? And while I understand the business is not linear, given that is a consumer-led business, there is Y-o-Y numbers tend to not be dramatically off. Could you -- is this growth partly because year-end adjustments with Warner or something like that? What changed this dramatic shift on growth rate? And what part of it was adjustment led versus just linear behavior. And I know the CFO, sir, did say that there is nothing one-off, but I'm not able to get hold of why the number was significantly higher versus compared to the last few quarters that have been around the [indiscernible] ?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesAkshay, there was no one-off. I again, there was no one-off. There was no adjustments. These are all recurring revenue, which has flown to us.
Akshay Jogani
AnalystsSure, sure. Sir, if I may, just to better understand this, our Warner arrangements would be in some form usage based, right? So if for a given period, you have expected a certain number of streams, where at what point -- does it at every month end or every quarter end, you do some math on so many number of streams consumed into so much revenue? Or is it on an annual basis?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesWe get, let's say, detailed, let's say, operational data in terms of number of streams from [indiscernible]. So let's say, our revenue recognitions are based on that.
Akshay Jogani
AnalystsSure, sure. And we do not have -- sorry, sorry, you were saying something?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesNo, no. Please continue.
Akshay Jogani
AnalystsSo this looks like a step change in the consumer behavior. And is that something essentially, are you seeing some sudden change because you must have also -- when we -- in the last call, you obviously didn't expect this or even if you did, you didn't call it out, right, which means that something came out of -- which was not expected. If you could point us out to that.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesNo, no. Last quarter, we told you, yes, we are achieving 20% top line. And on the contrary, I told you, I'm doing -- bottom line will be 25% plus. I told this to you.
Akshay Jogani
Analysts[Foreign Language]
Kumar Taurani
Executives[Foreign Language]
Akshay Jogani
Analysts[Foreign Language] This quarter is very good and now while [indiscernible] I'm trying to understand the underlying better.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesPlease understand our repertoire is doing really good. If you see on Instagram our many, many songs are trending. [Foreign Language] The trending, if its come to YouTube and Spotify [Foreign Language].
Akshay Jogani
AnalystsYes. Yes. Absolutely. No sir, that is great. I'm glad to hear that it is not that the business repertoire is working really well.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesOne old song [indiscernible] [Foreign Language] and it's doing very, very good on other platforms as well. So these things keep happening with the repertoire companies. [Foreign Language] repertoire as I mentioned always, my repertoire is very fresh, still fresh and it has a potential [Foreign Language] and we are also recreate many of our songs. So that's majorly it's from our catalogue.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of [indiscernible].
Unknown Analyst
Analysts[indiscernible] for a great set of numbers, Mr. [indiscernible] I have a question on the industry. The industry as per the reports [indiscernible] at 10% in 2025. But if you break down that growth, the digital licensing growth is only 2%. And as per that report, the YouTube growth is actually negative 8%. And even though the subscription has been picking up, while the growth is coming up more from the other licensing and other income. So if you can explain us how the industry growth is shaping up in YouTube particularly and other parts would be grateful, thanks.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesIn terms of that industry, we can't comment much. But for us, let's say, YouTube has grown as per our expectation. And we continue to see that growth going ahead, let's say, primarily in terms of the digital ad spend also growing and the subscription also picking up.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOkay. But have you seen a slower growth in YouTube particularly compared to Spotify or others?
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesNo, no.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of Rajit Aggarwal from Nilgiri Advisors.
Rajit Aggarwal
AnalystsJust a question on the strategy going forward. One is you have your own repertoire. So have you ever considered acquiring another label, some local regional label to increase your song data?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesWe have acquired one Gujarat Kutchi Channel, Kutchi Music, Gujarati Music and where we got 4,000 songs. So we acquired that. We are open to that. And whenever we feel the price is right and we can do that, we will do that.
Rajit Aggarwal
AnalystsAcquisition was done sir?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSorry?
Rajit Aggarwal
AnalystsWhen was this acquisition done on the Gujarati label or Gujarati [indiscernible]?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesLast quarter, we did see any -- when we did this...
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesSecond quarter is somewhere in July, August.
Rajit Aggarwal
AnalystsOkay. And any other transaction which you would be considering actively considering now?
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesSo we -- let's say, there is, let's say, a lot of opportunities come on the table, but let's say, we are skeptical in terms of the valuations and what is there to offer. So anything which fits in our budget, we would definitely go for.
Rajit Aggarwal
AnalystsOkay. Okay. And one quick clarification on the 2 movies that are coming up that are going to be released soon. The one movie has a lot of songs, one has just one song, right? Or did I get that wrong?
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesThe songs would get released. Let's say, now only one song has released. Let's say, as we come closer to the movie release date, there are a couple of songs more, which will get released.
Rajit Aggarwal
AnalystsOkay. And the cost will be -- will appear in Q1 then?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes, yes.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of [indiscernible].
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsCan you hear me? Thank you for the fantastic results. I've been a shareholder for you for the last several years, almost more than 3 years. I'm seeing a very clear consistency around your content cost. It has remained around INR 60 crores, INR 70 crores for last 3, 4 years. Now, this year in FY '27, you will have this David Dhavan films and also the Imtiaz Ali, A.R. Rahman project. Do you think this content cost may climb up back to the INR 70 crores, INR 71 crores that we had in FY '25? Can we see that as an expected number? Or do you think this will be still in the INR 60 crore range that we had this year?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesI feel that our budget is more than that. I think we want to spend around INR 80 crores, INR 90 crores this year. So -- and we are trying for that. And hopefully, we'll achieve that.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOkay. So with that INR 80 crores, INR 90 crores, you expect the profit growth to be over the 20% level that you're mentioning?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes, we maintain that, yes, absolutely, yes.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of [indiscernible] Maheshwari from [indiscernible] .
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesCongratulations for a good set of numbers. So first of all, actually, sir, I was one of your interviews where you mentioned about the public performance segment that can grow tremendously in the next 5 or 10 years. And you mentioned INR 10,000 crores to INR 20,000 crores. So can you please shed some light on that? What's your view on that? Like do you think the growth is coming on that part?
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesYes, Sushant.
Sushant Dalmia
ExecutivesFrom the public performance, yes, [indiscernible] There is an exponential growth you can [indiscernible] in this segment. Currently, let's say, the industry size is roughly around INR 500 crores. We expect at least to grow in at least INR 3,000 crores after purely based on compliance and also, let's say, public performance licenses are now available online, let's say there is a website where you can go and take the public perform license. So that's been easily created by the players in the market. So let's say, we are very excited about the public performance market growing at more than 50% CAGR.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOkay. So do you believe that in 5 or 10 years, this could reach to INR 10,000 crores, INR 20,000 crores as mentioned by [indiscernible]?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesNo, no. Actually, I told you it can happen. But that depends upon the government support, people are taking our contract. We have around in India, we have 100,000 restaurants. Only 1,000 restaurants take our license. So we have to really reach that figure, and it is possible. It's possible. In 10 years' time, we can achieve that much. In U.K., U.K. do GBP 1 billion business every year. So you can imagine.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsSo do you believe the government would be pushing on that part and is supporting on that part also? Currently talking about?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes, we are talking to government and on the instance of government told us keep do that online, all that those systems. So we are putting that all in the place. And we expect very positive about this business. You must have seen artists performing INR 8,000, INR 10,000 per show ticket, maybe going up to even INR 1 lakh. So it's really a great business. And it's now people are ready to pay money and go for such a big, huge shows.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsSure. And also, sir, in last past few con calls, you mentioned that there would be a year wherein jump could be there of around 40% or maybe 50%. So do you think like we are adding that space right now?
Kumar Taurani
Executives50% plus...
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsAs in your previous call, you mentioned that there might come a year where you might go as 40%-50% tariffs. So, do you believe that...
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes. Yes, I'm waiting for that year. I think it will come. Let the subscription growth, it will come.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOkay. Okay. Okay. And last question, sir, I was reading your annual report where the revenue segment in the notes to account, you also having 75% of revenues from international markets and 25% domestic. So could you please explain that part?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesI don't think...
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesYes, that is primarily, let's say, the receipt that is, let's say, foreign currency denominated. So annual report, let's say, the breakup is primarily, let's say, in terms of the receipt of foreign currency which we received. So primarily it is due to, let's say, YouTube owner. We receive it in international currency. Sometimes, [indiscernible] 75% happens in India.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOkay. Got it. So this is revenue [indiscernible].
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesYes, [indiscernible] happens over there.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of Mr. [indiscernible].
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsSo my first question is you have indicated 20% growth target for FY '27. So should this be interpreted as a conservative target?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesAt present, you take this as conservative or bullish whatever you want to do, you do that. We will tell you exactly in next 1, 2 quarters.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOkay, sir. And sir, my second question is, given that the strong cash generation and shareholder returns in terms of dividends and buybacks, what constraints or consideration are limiting incremental investment in content acquisition or growth opportunities at this stage?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesWe are really looking for more content we should acquire and we can convince people like you, we can have maybe less tax. But actually, we are not getting content. I have to match the quality and the price of the content. So if I pay say tomorrow INR 40 crores to a film producer and acquire 6, 7 songs of this film and suddenly, it is doing business of only INR 2 crores, INR 3 crores, and there's no future in that content, INR 38 crores, INR 37 crores going directly in the [indiscernible] so with our experience in that business, we don't want to do that. It's better we should all take dividend and we should have money to place somewhere else. So that is our main worry, and we are very cautious and careful about that.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of [Yashovardhan Sinha] [indiscernible].
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsCongratulations on a great set of numbers. My only concern was similar to what you said earlier Taurani sir, where ideally you would also be like to spend more on content but the market is currently overvalued. I wanted to understand how do you strategize what content to buy? How do you know when something is overvalued or undervalued? Because from the way I saw it, if we're not spending more on content today, we were also sacrificing on future growth, right? Because like you said earlier, one of your old song suddenly went viral [indiscernible] growth quarter. So I wanted to understand your thinking around this [indiscernible] a bit better.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesOkay. Okay. Let me take your only question as an answer. You said other companies are buying. If they are growing with that content, just see that. They are not growing. It's a myth. So I think we have to be very, very cautious and what our strategy. Now if you see, everybody is actually following that. They are acquiring film companies and they want to keep constantly quality content to come to them. But it's very tough, I think. And more or less -- and plus we want only 1 or 2 outside producers film. We don't want more content. So actually, we are the best placed in the music business today. So trust me, what we are doing is actually others are following us. But -- and our policy is the best policy we are having.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsUnderstood. Understood. Just one last follow-up to that. An earlier participant mentioned that [indiscernible] is also going to be setting up a publishing practice in India. And CFO sir mentioned that he will somehow be benefiting from that. If possible, could you maybe provide some color around that? And second to that, are we expecting the market to cool down for content?
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesNot immediately, but ultimately, it will -- 100% it will cool down, number one. Number two, as far as publishing, publishing is concerned, we are already -- we are doing business with Sony Publishing, and they are really, really doing great job for us. We are really very happy with them.
Unknown Analyst
AnalystsOnce again, congratulations on a great set of numbers this quarter.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of Rohan Advant from Prad Capital.
Rohan Advant
AnalystsSir, I wanted to know in our Q4 quarterly revenue of INR 104 crores, what were the digital contribution and the non-digital contribution because in the PPT, you given only for the full acquire, so I wanted to know for Q4.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesThe same is applicable, 70-30, do that.
Rohan Advant
AnalystsOkay. [Foreign Language].
Kumar Taurani
Executives[Foreign Language]. Ultimately, if you see, as a consumer [Foreign Language]. So I think, that's not a really worrisome. Sometimes, [Foreign Language]. So that is nothing going to harm. [Foreign Language] we are not worried or we are not even think of that.
Rohan Advant
Analysts[Foreign Language].
Kumar Taurani
Executives[Foreign Language] We're doing well on publishing public performance, brand size [Foreign Language] we are getting good revenues.
Rohan Advant
AnalystsOkay. And this is sustainable. [Foreign Language].
Kumar Taurani
Executives[Foreign Language]. You have to analyze use throughout the year-wise. [Foreign Language] compared to first 2 quarters. And, again, depending upon [Foreign Language] What is our business. Our business is music. [Foreign Language] will be the number one company. [Foreign Language] our catalogue will be best performing now.
Rohan Advant
AnalystsUnderstood. Understood.
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of Makarand Bhosekar from Proinvest Nirmiti.
CA Makarand Bhosekar
AnalystsMy questions have been answered.
Operator
OperatorWe have a follow-up question from Ravi Naredi from Naredi Investment Private Limited.
Ravi Naredi
AnalystsSir, Taurani, Sir. Just I think since last few months to ask you, can we think like [indiscernible] one hour music show song of Tips Industries, which one is a 1 to 15 numbers in this week and if it gives good advertisement to our songs and library.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesActually, [Foreign Language].
Operator
OperatorThe next question is from the line of Yashowardhan Agarwal from IIFL Capital Asset Management Limited.
Yashowardhan Agarwal
AnalystsCongratulations with [indiscernible] few questions from my side. [indiscernible] possible to give us volume growth and value growth in terms of how much growth would have come from [indiscernible].
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesYes, we don't share that data in terms of breakup of volume and value growth.
Yashowardhan Agarwal
AnalystsOkay. So, [indiscernible] in a presentation it will be mentioned that [indiscernible] and historically whenever we discussed our growth lever, majority of them are leading to be [indiscernible] industry is getting better. So I hope that [indiscernible] why is the industry growing at 8% [indiscernible] that will get into still [indiscernible] with your thoughts on it that why [indiscernible] between industry group and our group.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesSo, Yash, let's say at the end of the day, it all depends on the catalogue. And what we have said earlier also, let's say, we have one of the best catalogue in the industry.
Yashowardhan Agarwal
AnalystsOkay. So still any kind of number that you would like to give on the volume growth that the majority of the growth is coming, is it from the streaming growth? Would that be a fair assumption?
Girish Taurani
ExecutivesSo primarily, it would be more towards the streaming growth, that is right, but I wouldn't be able to divulge more details on that.
Operator
OperatorLadies and gentlemen, due to time constraints, this was the last question. I would now like to hand the conference over to Ms. Ayushi Gupta for closing comments.
Ayushi Gupta
AttendeesI like to thank the management for taking the time out for this conference call today and also thank all the participants. If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us. We are [indiscernible] Intime Private Limited, Investor Relations Advisers for Tips Music Limited. Thank you so much.
Operator
OperatorThank you. On behalf of Tips Music Limited, that concludes this conference. Thank you for joining us, and you may now disconnect your lines.
Kumar Taurani
ExecutivesThank you.
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