Relationship between Saregama India Limited and NIFTY 50
Author: Shruti Karosiya
Introduction
Saregama India Limited is among India’s oldest and most prominent music and entertainment companies. Historically recognized as the nation’s first music label, the company has played a pioneering role in the development of recorded Indian music. Over the past century, Saregama has transformed from a conventional record label into a diversified content enterprise with operations spanning music production, films, television, and digital entertainment products. This evolution reflects its ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and technological advancements while maintaining its strong legacy in the Indian entertainment industry.
Objective of the Study
Calculation of Beta and observe its significant.
Literature Review
Driving Digital Transformation for Competitive Distinctiveness: The Case of Saregama Carvaan 2.0
Roy and Banerjee (2021) examine how Saregama India Limited successfully managed digital transformation in the post-COVID period through its product Saregama Carvaan 2.0. Initially launched in 2018 as a physical music player featuring over 5,000 retro songs, the product evolved by incorporating digital features such as access to more than 200 podcast stations. The study highlights the company’s strategic investments in Hindi and Bhojpuri music, development of a global platform for content creators, and expansion into original film content through Yoodlee Films on platforms like Netflix and Hotstar. By combining physical nostalgia with modern digital capabilities, Saregama enhanced customer value while preserving the tactile appeal of its hardware products. The firm’s licensing of its extensive intellectual property catalogue across platforms such as YouTube, Gaana, and JioSaavn further strengthened its competitive positioning. Operational integration of physical and digital elements enabled Saregama to retain customer loyalty across generations and achieve differentiation in a rapidly evolving music industry.
Stock Performance of Selected Indian Entertainment Companies: An Empirical Study
Deb and Mora Reddy (2025) analyze the stock performance of selected Indian entertainment companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange over a ten-year period from 2015 to 2024. Using secondary data and quantitative techniques such as mean–variance analysis, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, correlation, and regression models, the study identifies significant differences in return patterns and risk exposure across firms. The findings indicate that companies like Network18 and Saregama Limited generate relatively higher returns with moderate correlation to market trends, whereas firms such as PVR INOX Limited and Dish TV exhibit higher volatility and weaker return predictability. The study offers important insights for investors, policymakers, and industry participants navigating India’s evolving entertainment sector.
Data Collection
Historical data for Saregama India Limited and the NIFTY 50 index was obtained from the NSE website for the period from 01/12/2024 to 30/11/2025. The collected data was processed to extract Friday closing prices for the calculation of weekly returns.
Data Analysis
Regression Equation with t-statistics for Beta (β)
Weekly Return on Equity = −0.182 + 0.109
N = 48 | R² = 0.093 | F = 4.758 | p-value = 0.034
The regression equation indicates that a one-unit increase in the NIFTY’s weekly return leads to an average increase of approximately 0.109 units in the stock’s weekly return. The positive slope coefficient (Beta) suggests that the stock generally moves in the same direction as the market. The intercept value of −0.182 implies that when the NIFTY’s weekly return is zero, the expected return on the equity is around −0.182, indicating a slight negative base return under flat market conditions.
The t-statistic for Beta is approximately 2.18 with a corresponding p-value of about 0.034, which is below the 0.05 significance level. This confirms that the beta coefficient is statistically significant, indicating that the relationship between the stock’s returns and NIFTY returns is unlikely to be due to random variation. The R² value of 0.093 shows that nearly 9.3% of the variation in the stock’s weekly returns is explained by movements in the NIFTY index, while the remaining 90.7% is attributable to other factors such as firm-specific developments, sectoral influences, or broader economic conditions.
The F-statistic value of 4.758 with a p-value of 0.034 further establishes that the overall regression model is statistically significant at the 5% level. Although the explanatory power of the model is limited due to the low R² value, the results indicate that market movements have a meaningful directional impact on the stock’s returns, even though most short-term fluctuations are driven by non-market factors.
Conclusion
As the beta value (2.18) exceeds 1, the stock exhibits greater volatility than the market. This suggests that Saregama India Limited may be suitable for short-term investment during periods of rising market conditions, while also carrying higher risk during market downturns.
References
Roy, S., & Banerjee, S. (2021). Driving digital transformation for competitive distinctiveness: The case of Saregama Carvaan 2.0. In A. Omrane (Ed.), New business models in the course of global crises in South Asia (pp. 141–158).
Deb, I., & Mora, R. (2025). Stock Performance of Selected Indian Entertainment Companies: An Empirical Study. IUP Journal of Accounting Research & Audit Practices, Vol. 24, Issue 3, p. 432.