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Business Standard
10-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
D B Corp consolidated net profit declines 57.29% in the March 2025 quarter
Sales decline 11.26% to Rs 547.66 crore Net profit of D B Corp declined 57.29% to Rs 52.33 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 122.53 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales declined 11.26% to Rs 547.66 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 617.14 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit declined 12.82% to Rs 370.98 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 425.52 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales declined 2.62% to Rs 2339.11 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 2402.09 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Particulars Quarter Ended Year Ended Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Mar. 2025 Mar. 2024 % Var. Sales 547.66617.14 -11 2339.112402.09 -3 OPM % 15.0827.89 - 23.2925.95 - PBDT 95.17190.41 -50 602.22679.52 -11 PBT 70.79161.52 -56 498.55565.49 -12 NP 52.33122.53 -57 370.98425.52 -13
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Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DB Corp Q4 results: Profit plunges 57.3% to ₹52.33 cr, revenue falls 11.25%
Media house DB Corp Ltd on Thursday reported a decline of 57.3 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 52.33 crore for the March quarter of FY25. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 122.52 crore in the same quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from DB Corp. Its revenue from operations fell 11.25 per cent to Rs 547.65 crore in the March quarter, down from Rs 617.13 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. For the financial year which ended on March 31, 2025, DB Corp's net profit was down 12.8 per cent to Rs 370.98 crorefrom Rs 425.52 crore in FY24. Its total consolidated income in FY25 stood at Rs 2,421.20 crore, down 2.45 per cent year-on-year. DB Corp is one of the largest print media companies and published five newspapers - Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Divya Marathi, Saurashtra Samachar and DB Star. It also owns 94.3 MY FM Radio station. Shares of DB Corp Ltd were on Thursday settled at Rs 222.95 on BSE, down 15.10 per cent from its previous close.
Business Standard
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
DB Corp slumps as Q4 PAT tanks 57% YoY to Rs 52 crore
DB Corp (DBCL) tanked 6.34% to Rs 222.95 after the company reported 57.29% fall in consolidated net profit to Rs 52.33 crore on an 11.25% decline in total revenue to Rs 547.66 crore in Q4 FY25 over Q4 FY24. Profit before tax was Rs 70.78 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, down 56.17% year on year. Advertising Revenue stands at Rs 384.10 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 445.70 crore in Q4 FY24, down 13.82%, due to high base of last year. Circulation revenue declined 1.26% Rs 117.20 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 118.70 crore in Q4 FY24. EBIDTA tanked 48.29% to Rs 101.70 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 196.70 crore posted in Q4 FY24. In the Radio business, Advertising revenue declined by 8.73% YoY at Rs 37.60 crore in Q4 FY25 versus Rs 41.20 crore in Q4 FY24. EBIDTA tumbled 25.69% YoY to Rs 10.70 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 14.40 crore in Q4 FY24. Commenting on the performance for Q4FY25, Sudhir Agarwal, Managing Director, DB Corp Ltd said, Our full year results show a modest slowdown after three years of impressive growth trajectory, primarily due to comparison with last year's election-driven fourth quarter surge and a cautious stance by advertisers in the fourth quarter. The standout achievement this quarter has been our rising circulation numbers, which validates the enduring power of print media and gives us optimism for the quarters ahead. Our digital ecosystem continues to gain momentum, solidifying our integrated leadership across all platforms. While global economic uncertainties linger, we expect India's robust consumption-driven growth to continue in the near to medium term on the back of certain positive triggers like Income Tax benefit, implementation of the 8th Pay Commission and likelihood of a Normal Monsoon. We continue to remain focused on strengthening our market position and pursuing meaningful opportunities for expansion and innovation. D.B. Corp is engaged in the business of publishing newspapers, radio broadcasting, providing integrated internet and mobile interactive services and event management. Its major brands include Dainik Bhaskar (Hindi daily), Divya Bhaskar and Saurashtra Samachar (Gujarat daily) and Divya Marathi (Marathi daily).
Hans India
08-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
DB Corp clocks sharp 57.3 pc decline in Q4 net profit as revenue slips, expenses rise
Mumbai: Media company DB Corp Limited on Thursday reported a steep 57.3 per cent decline in net profit for the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY25, as a fall in revenue and a rise in expenses weighed heavily on its financial performance. The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 52.3 crore in Q4, down from Rs 123 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal, according to its stock exchange filings. The sharp drop came as revenue slipped 11.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 548 crore in Q4 from Rs 617 crore in a year-ago period. Adding to the pressure, total expenses during the quarter rose to Rs 495.99 crore from Rs 480.24 crore in the year-ago period. This erosion in operating leverage affected margins, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) falling 52 per cent to Rs 82.6 crore from Rs 172 crore. Profit margins narrowed to 15.1 per cent from 27.9 per cent, the company said in its exchange filing. Total income also declined to Rs 566.78 crore compared to Rs 641.75 crore in Q4 FY24. Following the weak earnings, DB Corp's stock dropped sharply on Thursday. Around 1.35 p.m. on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the shares were down by Rs 12.62 or 5.31 per cent, trading at Rs 225.04. The company's stock performance has remained under pressure in recent periods. In the last five days alone, the stock fell by Rs 20.65 or 8.42 per cent. Over the past month, it was down by 1.7 per cent or Rs 3.9. In the last six months, the stock lost Rs 88.18 or 28.23 per cent. On a year-to-date (YTD) basis, shares declined by Rs 83.65 or 27.16 per cent, and over the past year, the fall stood at Rs 40.85 or 15.42 per cent. DB Corp Limited, popularly known as the Dainik Bhaskar Group, is a leading Indian newspaper publisher with 66 editions across four languages. Its major publications include Dainik Bhaskar, Divya Bhaskar, Dainik Divya Marathi and more.
Mint
30-04-2025
- Business
- Mint
Keep these three smallcaps on your watchlist
Last month, we shared some thoughts on how we could navigate the investment landscape during these uncertain times, especially with all the noise around tariffs. While the immediate threat seems to have been pushed aside, the story isn't over yet. Tariffs may not directly hit India as hard as other nations. However, if the US – a major market for many global companies – dips into a recession, there will be ripple effects. Instead of trying to guess who might win or lose from these trade and tariff games, it's better to focus on companies that can stand strong through it all. And here's the silver lining on tariff clouds— recent market corrections have brought down the prices of many quality stocks. This makes it a great time to build a watchlist of companies that have solid foundations and long-term potential. Here are three such businesses to keep an eye on: DB Corp, one of India's leading newspaper companies, might not scream 'growth stock" at first glance. After all, we live in a digital world, and print media has been losing ground for years. But DB Corp is adapting. They've built a news app that's already a front-runner among Hindi and Gujarati users. Despite the headwinds facing the print industry, DB Corp has managed to grow both its circulation and ad revenues — beating the industry trend. Even excluding the recent election bump, they're seeing steady mid-single-digit growth, thanks to ad spending from sectors like education, healthcare, real estate, and more. Financially, the company is in a healthy spot: Next on the list is Kovai Medical Center, a Coimbatore-based hospital that does more than treat patients. With satellite centers nearby and even a medical college under its wing, this is a healthcare company with strong roots — and serious growth ambitions. The best part? Healthcare doesn't get tossed around by global politics. Tariffs or no tariffs, people still need hospitals. And the demand will only grow. Kovai has become one of the top names in organ transplants and is now expanding into Chennai. This reduces the risk of relying too much on one location and opens the door for future growth — especially with India's medical tourism on the rise. Last but not least, we have BLS International — a company that's carved out a niche in the global visa processing space. It operates in over 70 countries around the world. Only about half of all visa processing is currently outsourced, which means there's still a lot of room for growth for the company. But BLS isn't stopping there. It's also building a strong digital services arm in India, offering a range of solutions to citizens and businesses at the grassroots level. Financially, it is in a decent shape. Of course, there are a few risks — like changes in visa rules by different governments, and how well the company handles its new acquisitions. But for now, the numbers look promising. Do note that these are just the names for watchlist. Today's discussion does not imply any view on the stock. Like any other business, each of these comes with some inherent set of risks that one should dig further into. We are not trying to predict the next big winner from global trade tensions or political drama. Rather the focus is on strong, well-run businesses that are built to last — whether times are good or tough. These three companies may not be the flashiest names on the stock market, but they've got the right mix of resilience, financial strength, and future potential. And in a market, that's seen some heavy corrections lately, that's exactly the kind of businesses to keep on your watchlist. Happy Investing! Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only. It is not a stock recommendation and should not be treated as such. This article is syndicated from
