DB Corp reported a 24.6% year-on-year increase in net profit to ₹1,007 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by an 8% rise in total revenue to ₹6,320 million. The EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹1,647 million, a growth of 19% YoY, with margins expanding by 250 basis points to 26.1%. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter of FY27 and declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share, amounting to 50% of the face value of ₹10 each.

Financial Performance

Total revenue from operations increased to ₹6,037.39 million from ₹5,594.50 million in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Advertising revenue grew 10% YoY to ₹4,320 million, while circulation revenue remained stable at ₹1,204 million. The company’s digital business maintained its dominant position with Monthly Active Users (MAUs) standing at approximately 19 million as of May 2026.

Interim Dividend Details

The company has fixed July 23, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for the interim dividend. The payment is scheduled to be made on or before August 14, 2026, and is subject to tax deducted at source.

Corporate Updates

The Board convened the 30th Annual General Meeting of the Company, scheduled for September 2, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. IST via video conferencing. Additionally, DB Corp announced a change in its registered office address within Ahmedabad to Second Floor, The Mangaldeep Capital, Opposite Gulab Residency, Near CIMS Hospital Cross Road, Science City Road, Sola, effective from August 1, 2026.

Earnings Call Recording

Pursuant to Regulation 30 and 46 of the SEBI Listing Regulations, the audio recording of the Conference Call held on July 16, 2026, at 4:30 PM IST regarding the financial performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, has been uploaded on the company's website. The recording is available at https://www.dbcorpltd.com/financial-results.php .

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DB Corp Ltd's board has approved the reclassification of BEDR Realcon Private Limited and Diligent Pinkcity Center Private Limited from the Promoter Group to the Public category. The decision, taken during a meeting on July 16, 2026, is subject to approval by the stock exchanges and compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The reclassification follows requests from the entities and is based on their current shareholding and status within the company.

The board recorded that BEDR Realcon and Diligent Pinkcity, along with persons related to them, do not hold more than 10% of the total voting rights in DB Corp. Furthermore, the entities do not exercise any direct or indirect control over the affairs of the company. They also lack any special rights through formal or informal arrangements, including shareholder agreements.

Compliance and Undertakings

The board noted the undertakings and confirmations provided by BEDR Realcon and Diligent Pinkcity for the reclassification under Regulation 31A of the SEBI Listing Regulations. The entities confirmed they do not have any representation on the Board of Directors, including nominee directors, and do not act as Key Managerial Personnel of the company.

Additionally, the entities stated they are not wilful defaulters as per Reserve Bank of India guidelines and are not fugitive economic offenders. The board also approved filing the necessary application with the stock exchanges as prescribed under the regulations.

Key Conditions Met

The following conditions were verified by the board regarding the entities seeking reclassification: