DB Corp Limited has announced a board meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, to deliberate on key financial matters for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. The company informed stock exchanges through a formal communication dated January 8, 2026, outlining the agenda and regulatory compliance measures.

Board Meeting Agenda

The upcoming board meeting will address two primary matters of significant importance to shareholders and stakeholders:

Trading Window Restrictions

In accordance with regulatory requirements, DB Corp Limited has implemented trading window restrictions to ensure compliance with insider trading regulations. The company has closed the trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives effective January 1, 2026.

Regulatory Compliance

The board meeting intimation has been made pursuant to Regulation 29 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company has formally notified both major stock exchanges where its shares are listed.

Corporate Communication

The intimation has been signed by Om Prakash Pandey, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (Membership No. F7555), and made available on the company's official website at dbcorpltd.com under the investors section. This ensures transparent communication with all stakeholders regarding the upcoming corporate developments.

The financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, will provide insights into DB Corp Limited's operational performance during the third quarter of the current fiscal year. The potential interim dividend declaration, if approved, would mark the second such distribution for the financial year 2025-26, demonstrating the company's commitment to shareholder returns.

DB Corp , one of India's leading media conglomerates, has reported a robust performance for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, with significant growth in advertising revenue and strategic expansion in its radio network.

Strong Advertising Growth

The company delivered advertising revenues of Rs. 4,478.00 million in Q2 FY26, marking a substantial 12% year-on-year growth compared to Rs. 4,014.00 million in the previous year. This growth was supported by positive macro trends, including normal monsoon, interest rate reduction, and GST rate cuts. Notably, all major advertising categories except government and FMCG showed double-digit growth.

Financial Highlights

The company's total revenues grew by 9% year-on-year to Rs. 6,347.00 million. EBITDA stood at Rs. 1,584.00 million, reflecting a 10% YoY growth after adjusting for a forex loss of Rs. 9.00 million. Profit After Tax (PAT) came in at Rs. 935.00 million, showing a 13% YoY growth after adjusting for a forex loss of Rs. 15.00 million.

Circulation and Newsprint

Circulation revenues for the quarter grew by 3% YoY to Rs. 1,208.00 million, maintaining steady traction across key markets. The newsprint prices remained soft, with average costs at around Rs. 47,000.00 per metric tonne in Q2 FY26, unchanged from Q1 FY26.

Radio Business Expansion

DB Corp announced a significant expansion of its radio network with the addition of 14 new radio stations. This strategic move will strengthen the company's position in the radio segment, particularly in untapped markets. Notably, DB Corp will be the only operative private FM station at 7 of these new locations.

Digital Business Traction

The company's digital business continues to show strong growth. As of August 2025, the number of monthly active users on DB Corp's app stood at 20 million, maintaining leadership in the Hindi and Gujarati digital news space. The company has also launched a new state digital app for Uttarakhand, following success in Uttar Pradesh.

H1 FY26 Performance

For the first half of FY26, DB Corp reported:

• Total revenues: Rs. 12,219.00 million (2% YoY growth)
• Advertising revenues: Rs. 8,455.00 million (2% YoY growth)
• Circulation revenue: Rs. 2,411.00 million (2% YoY growth)
• EBITDA: Rs. 2,968.00 million
• Net profit: Rs. 1,743.00 million (after adjusting for forex loss)

Outlook

Looking ahead, DB Corp remains positive about demand, supported by a strong festival season, stable input costs, and encouraging consumer sentiment. The company plans to continue building on its competitive advantages in print, digital, and radio segments, with a sustained focus on efficiency, innovation, and value creation for all stakeholders.

Mr. Girish Agarwal, Non-Executive Director of DB Corp, commented on the results, stating, "Our Q2 FY26 performance reflects a good and broad-based recovery across key segments. We are encouraged by the operational performance with double-digit PAT growth and sustained margin profile aided by soft newsprint pricing."

As DB Corp continues to navigate the evolving media landscape, its multi-pronged approach across traditional and digital platforms positions it well for future growth in India's dynamic media market.