DB Corp Limited Announces Financial Results for FY2026; Re-appoints Sudhir Agarwal as Managing Director

DB Corp Limited Announces Financial Results for FY2026; Re-appoints Sudhir Agarwal as Managing Director​

Mumbai, May 11, 2026 - DB Corp Limited (DBCL), India's largest print media group, today announced its financial results for the Fourth Quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results for both the standalone and consolidated entities during the meeting held on May 11, 2026.

DBCL, which operates across 14 states and 4 languages, continues to report strong performance across its print and digital segments.

Financial Highlights for FY2026​

The financial results demonstrate continued growth in key revenue streams and consistent profitability. The consolidated figures show a Total Revenue of Rs 24,408 million for the year, compared to Rs 24,212 million in FY2025.

The company’s consolidated performance highlights include:

• Consolidated Total Revenue: Rs 24,408 million (FY2026) compared to Rs 24,212 million (FY2025).
• Consolidated Profit Before Tax: Rs 4,478.12 million (FY2026) versus Rs 4,985.48 million (FY2025).
• Consolidated Total Income: Rs 24,408.02 million (FY2026) compared to Rs 24,212.01 million (FY2025).
• Consolidated Net Profit: Rs 3,319.99 million (FY2026) versus Rs 3,709.83 million (FY2025).

The audited standalone financial results showed a Total Income of Rs 24,401.21 million for the year, with a Net Profit for the period of Rs 3,319.99 million.

For detailed financial data, the audited Standalone Financial Results and the Consolidated Financial Results are provided below:

Table 1: Consolidated Financial Results (In millions)


Table 2: Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities (In millions)

Management and Operational Updates​

Regarding operational performance, the company noted that the advertising revenue grew 5.9% Year-on-Year (YoY) to Rs 4,067 million, compared to Rs 3,841 million in Q4FY25. The Consolidated Total Revenue grew 4% YoY to Rs 5,896 million. Earnings Before Interest, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) grew 15.6% YoY to Rs 1,176 million.

On the digital front, the company reported that Monthly Active Users (MAUs) stood at approximately 20 million as of March 2026. The management stressed that digital remains a key growth driver, supported by improvements in content formats and hyperlocal coverage.

Mr. Sudhir Agarwal, Managing Director of DB Corp Ltd., commented that the company's performance reflects strong and consistent progress, noting that Print continues to demonstrate resilience, and digital platforms are scaling well, strengthening the integrated ‘phygital’ presence.

Re-appointment of Managing Director​

The Board of Directors of DB Corp Limited announced the re-appointment of Mr. Sudhir Agarwal (DIN: 00051407) as Managing Director of the Company. This appointment is for a term of five years, effective from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2031, subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Audit Confirmation​

The Joint Statutory Auditors, Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP and Gupta Mittal & Co., Chartered Accountants, have issued the audit reports with an unmodified opinion on the Audited Financial Results (Standalone and Consolidated) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

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Disclaimer: This report is based solely on the content provided by D.B. Corp Limited's internal communications and mandatory filings.

DBCORP Stock Price Movement​

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