The company’s print advertising revenue grew 6.3% year-on-year, excluding the election-led high base of FY2025. EBITDA from print rose 7.1% YoY, with margins expanding to 28% — among the highest in the industry. Key sectors driving growth included education, real estate, healthcare, automobile, and government advertising.
On a consolidated basis, DB Corp posted revenues of INR 24,408-million for FY26. Profit after tax stood at INR 3,320-million, compared to INR 3,710-million in FY25, reflecting the absence of election-related advertising. In Q4 FY26, advertising revenue rose 6% YoY to INR 4,067-million, while consolidated revenue grew 4% YoY to INR 5,896-million. EBITDA for the quarter was INR 1,176-million, up 15.6% YoY, and net profit increased 18.8% YoY to INR 622-million.
The group’s digital business continues to scale rapidly. The Dainik Bhaskar app retained its leadership position among Hindi and Gujarati news apps, with monthly active users reaching nearly 20 million in March 2026, a tenfold increase since 2020. Monthly unique visitors stood at 16.8 million, reflecting strong engagement driven by hyperlocal coverage and content strategy.
The company also received multiple recognitions, including a Silver at the Indian Marketing Awards 2025 for customer experience, a Silver at the IAA Olive Crown Awards 2026 for Corporate Social Crusader of the Year, and the Golden Peacock Award in the CSR category. Journalists Avadhesh Akodia and Vijaypal Dudi won Ramnath Goenka Awards 2026 for investigative reporting.
Sudhir Agarwal, managing director, DB Corp, said the results highlight the resilience of print with stable circulation and sustained advertiser demand. He added that the company’s digital business is scaling well, strengthening its “phygital” presence. Agarwal emphasized continued focus on cost discipline, operational efficiency, and growth initiatives, supported by improving consumption trends and advertiser sentiment.