Non-print revenue at newspaper groups has grown rapidly post-Covid and now accounts for around 25–30% of overall revenue, with events, digital subscri...
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Beyond Print: How publishers are rewriting the economics of news
Newspaper majors’ non-print revenue rises to a quarter: Crisil Ratings
Non-print revenue share up 11-13 pps over seven fiscals; balance-sheet strength continues to support credit profiles
Not just imports, rising domestic newsprint cost deepens publishers’ burden: INS
INS claims domestic players have also hiked prices by 30-40% since March ‘without any reason’ even as imported newsprint gets costlier amid rupee depr...
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Growth in Non-Print Revenue. CRISIL reports that non-print revenue for newspaper groups has increased by 11-13 percentage points over the last seven fiscal years, indicating a shift in revenue generation strategies.
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Impact of Rising Costs. The rising costs of domestic newsprint, which have increased by 30-40% since March, are placing additional financial burdens on publishers, complicating their recovery post-Covid.
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Balance-Sheet Strength. CRISIL emphasizes that the balance-sheet strength of newspaper groups continues to support their credit profiles, despite the challenges posed by rising costs.
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CRISIL has noted that non-print revenue now accounts for 25-30% of overall revenue for newspaper groups, reflecting a significant shift in their revenue sources.
According to CRISIL, publishers are facing challenges from rising domestic newsprint costs and geopolitical tensions affecting imported newsprint prices.
Non-print revenue share has risen by 11-13 percentage points over the last seven fiscal years, indicating a growing reliance on digital and event-based revenue streams.
CRISIL believes that the balance-sheet strength of newspaper groups continues to support their credit profiles, despite the rising costs they face.
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CRISIL has observed a significant increase in non-print revenue for newspaper groups, which now constitutes 25-30% of overall revenue, driven by digital subscriptions and events. The company's analysis highlights the impact of rising domestic newsprint costs on publishers, further complicating their financial landscape.