Conference Call with DB Corp Management and Analysts on Q1FY26 Performance and Outlook. Listen to the full earnings transcript.
Publishing company DB Corp announced Q1FY26 results Total Revenue stands at Rs 5,872 million as against Rs 6,163 million last year. Advertising Revenue stands at Rs 3,978 million as against Rs 4,277 million. On a like to Like Basis, Advt Revenue grew by high single digit. Circulation Revenue stands at Rs 1,203 million as against Rs 1,192 million. EBIDTA stands at Rs 1,384 million as against Rs 1,909 million. Net Profit stands at Rs 808 million as against Rs 1,179 million. Radio business: Advt Revenue stands at Rs 392 million versus Rs 388 million. EBIDTA stands at Rs 115 million versus Rs 132 million. Sudhir Agarwal, Managing Director, DB Corp, said: “Despite a high base effect from last year’s general elections, which had driven a temporary surge in advertising revenues, our core performance remained steady – supported by stable advertising trends, soft newsprint prices, and disciplined cost structures. Our digital business continues to scale rapidly, with Monthly Active Users reaching the 22 million mark this quarter – reinforcing our position as India’s leading Indian language news app platform. We believe the Government’s continued focus on enhancing disposable incomes through income tax rationalisation, softening of interest rates, and the anticipated implementation of the 8th Pay Commission later this fiscal, will further stimulate economic activity, particularly across Tier II and beyond markets. This is expected to provide a strong tailwind to Bharat’s consumption story. Backed by our deep editorial strength, hyperlocal relevance, and continuous product innovation, we remain confident in our ability to drive sustainable growth across both print and digital platforms, while delivering long-term value to all stakeholders” Result PDF