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Db Corp Posts 6 3 Print Ad Growth

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DB Corp, a print media company, reported moderate ad revenue growth (6.3%) in FY26, with margins stable at 28%. The profit decline is attributed to the absence of election-related advertising, a known cyclical driver. The company's digital growth (Dainik Bhaskar app) is notable but not yet a major revenue contributor. Impact is company-specific and sector-limited; no broader commodity or supply chain effects.

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  • DB Corp FY26 print ad revenue growth 6.3% YoY
  • EBITDA up 7.1%, margin 28%
  • Q4 FY26 net profit up 18.8% to INR 622 million
  • Dainik Bhaskar app MAU ~20 million, 10x since 2020
  • Profit after tax fell to INR 3,320 million from INR 3,710 million due to lack of election ads
Sector verdictMEDIA_PRINTDownmagnitude 2/3 Β· confidence 2/5

Print advertising revenue growth likely to decelerate; rates may decline 2-4% over 1-4 weeks.

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