Jagran Prakashan submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 to the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange on August 21, 2026. The filing, signed by Chief Financial Officer Amit Jaiswal, discloses operational metrics, environmental initiatives, and governance structures in compliance with SEBI regulations.

Operational and Financial Overview

The report covers standalone operations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Jagran Prakashan reported a turnover of ₹1,64,723.56 lakh and a net worth of ₹1,81,081.41 lakh. Advertisement revenue remains the primary revenue driver, contributing 64.99% of total turnover, followed by newspaper and magazine sales at 19.37%. Outdoor advertising accounts for 9.56%, while event management contributes 4.13%.

The company operates 32 printing facilities and 10 key business offices across India. Its digital division serves a global audience, though export contribution stands at 1.29% of total turnover.

Environmental Initiatives

Jagran Prakashan allocated 4.47% of its total capital expenditure to sustainability initiatives in FY26, down from 5.90% in the previous year. Key investments included solar panel installations and electric vehicle procurement. Total energy consumption rose slightly to 85,504.5 GJ from 84,952.8 GJ in FY25. However, energy intensity per rupee of turnover improved to 51.9 GJ/INR Crore from 53.66 GJ/INR Crore.

Water management efforts include the adoption of 'Vio Green Plate Technology' for waterless printing and the installation of Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) at all printing presses. Total water withdrawal from groundwater sources was 20,931 kilolitres, marginally higher than 20,010 kilolitres in FY25. The company reports zero liquid discharge at its printing locations.

Greenhouse gas emissions data shows Scope 1 emissions at 744.7 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent and Scope 2 emissions at 14,315.6 metric tonnes. Combined emission intensity per rupee of turnover decreased to 9.1 MT/INR Crore from 9.8 MT/INR Crore.

Employee Welfare and Governance

As of March 31, 2026, the company employed 6,285 employees and 750 workers. Female representation among permanent employees stands at 5.05%, while workers are predominantly male at 99.87%. The turnover rate for permanent employees was 12.6% in FY26, compared to 12.0% in FY25.

Health insurance coverage for permanent employees was 7.3%, with accident insurance covering 28.9%. All permanent employees received paternity benefits, and all female permanent employees received maternity benefits. The company reported one POSH complaint during the year, which was duly resolved.

What the Numbers Show

Advertisement revenue dominates the revenue mix at nearly two-thirds of total turnover, highlighting the company's reliance on media spending cycles. While absolute energy consumption increased slightly year-on-year, the improvement in energy intensity per rupee of turnover suggests that revenue growth outpaced energy usage growth, indicating improved operational efficiency despite higher overall consumption.

Jagran Prakashan has scheduled its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for September 18, 2026. The event will take place at 12:30 pm through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means.

The company dispatched the notice and annual report for FY26 to shareholders on August 21, 2026. This disclosure complies with Regulations 30 and 34 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.

Voting Details

Shareholders can exercise their voting rights via remote e-voting. The facility is provided by KFin Technologies Limited. Members who have not voted remotely can vote during the AGM.

The cut-off date for determining voting eligibility is September 11, 2026. Remote e-voting will commence on September 15, 2026, at 9:00 am and conclude on September 17, 2026, at 5:00 pm.

Document Availability

The annual report and AGM notice are available on the company’s corporate website. The documents were sent electronically to members with registered email addresses.