D B Corp Q2 net profit rises 13% YoY to Rs 93.5 crore

The company’s advertising revenue grew around 12% YoY to Rs 447.8 crore, up from Rs 401.4 crore in Q2 FY25.

by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 16, 2025 1:56 PM | 3 min read

D.B. Corp Limited, publisher of Dainik Bhaskar, reported a 13% year-on-year (YoY) rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 93.5 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), compared with Rs 82.6 crore in the same quarter last year. The growth was driven by strong advertising revenue and operational discipline despite cost pressures and forex losses. Sequentially, profit rose 15.6% over Q1 FY26.

The company’s advertising revenue grew around 12% YoY to Rs 447.8 crore, up from Rs 401.4 crore in Q2 FY25. Excluding the early festive benefit, on a like-to-like basis, ad revenue grew in high single digits. On a sequential basis, it increased around 13%, reflecting healthy advertiser sentiment. Total revenue grew 9% YoY to Rs 634.7 crore, compared with Rs 582.5 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, while circulation revenue rose 3% YoY to Rs 120.8 crore from Rs 117.5 crore.

EBIDTA increased 10% YoY to Rs 158.4 crore, against Rs 144.2 crore a year ago, after adjusting for a forex loss of Rs 0.9 crore. The company maintained healthy margins through efficient cost management. Net profit, after adjusting for a forex loss of Rs 1.5 crore, stood at Rs 93.5 crore, underscoring sustained profitability.

In the radio segment, advertising revenue rose 4% YoY to Rs 43 crore from Rs 41.4 crore, while EBIDTA stood at Rs 13 crore, marginally lower than Rs 13.2 crore in Q2 FY25.

For the first half of FY26, D.B. Corp reported total revenue of Rs 1,221.9 crore, up 2% YoY from Rs 1,198.8 crore in H1 FY25. Advertising revenue grew 2% to Rs 845.5 crore, while circulation revenue was up 2% to Rs 241.1 crore. EBIDTA for the period stood at Rs 296.8 crore, compared to Rs 335.1 crore in the previous year, impacted by cost pressures. Net profit for H1 FY26 came in at Rs 174.3 crore, versus Rs 200.4 crore in H1 FY25, after adjusting for a forex loss of Rs 1.75 crore.

In the radio business, advertising revenue for the first half rose 2.5% YoY to Rs 82.2 crore from Rs 80.2 crore, while EBIDTA stood at Rs 24.5 crore compared to Rs 26.4 crore in the same period last year.

D.B. Corp said its performance reflects a steady recovery in advertising and circulation revenues, supported by festive demand and resilient regional consumption. However, the company noted that digital adoption trends and input cost pressures continue to influence the broader print media landscape.

Commenting on the performance for Q2FY26, Sudhir Agarwal, Managing Director, DB Corp Ltd said, "We are pleased to report another quarter of steady performance, backed by a healthy pick-up in advertising momentum aided by the early onset of the festive season and the positive impact of GST rate reductions across key consumption categories. These factors, coupled with a broad-based improvement in consumer sentiment, drove consistent advertiser engagement across our platforms. Our digital business continues to scale rapidly, reinforcing our position as India's leading Indian language news app platform.

As we look ahead, we remain encouraged by the government's pro-consumption measures, which are expected to stimulate demand in Tier Il and Ill markets—the core of our readership base. With our deep editorial strength, trusted brand equity, and growing digital reach, we are well-positioned to capture opportunities across print and digital media, and to continue delivering sustained growth and long-term value for all stakeholders."

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