RK Swamy Limited, a leading integrated marketing services provider, has announced strong financial results for the first quarter, demonstrating significant growth across key metrics.

Revenue and Profitability Surge

The company reported a consolidated total income of ₹802.48 crore for Q1, marking a substantial 12.2% increase from ₹714.95 crore in the same period last year. This growth reflects RK Swamy's ability to capitalize on market opportunities and expand its service offerings.

RK Swamy's profitability also saw notable improvement:

• EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortization) grew to ₹87.93 crore, up from ₹70.32 crore in the corresponding quarter, representing a 25% increase.
• EBITDA margin improved to 11.0% from 9.8% year-over-year, indicating enhanced operational efficiency.
• Consolidated Profit Before Tax (PBT) rose by 16.5% to ₹36.04 crore, compared to ₹30.93 crore in the previous year.
• Net profit saw a significant jump of 31.7%, reaching ₹28.75 crore, up from ₹21.79 crore in the same quarter last year.

Strategic Focus and Operational Highlights

Shekar Swamy, Managing Director and Group CEO of RK Swamy Ltd., commented on the company's performance: "We see this year as a period focused on execution. We have many marketing disciplines working together, and the relevance of integration is stronger than ever. With new infrastructure coming on stream and sustained new business initiatives, we remain focused on enabling our clients to grow."

The company highlighted several key operational focus areas:

1. Customer Experience Centre: RK Swamy is actively marketing its Customer Experience Centre, described as one of the best in the country. Six important prospects have visited the centre, with three confirming immediate occupancy and potential for expansion.

2. Expanded CATI Facilities: The company is promoting its expanded Computer Aided Telephone Interview (CATI) centre to clients, targeting new Customer Experience measurement projects.

3. Brand & Marketing Consulting Group: Recently launched, this new service has already secured its first project and is generating significant client interest.

4. AI Integration: RK Swamy is embracing artificial intelligence across its operations, developing a toolkit with AI-powered solutions for various teams including account management, digital media planning, research and data analytics, and creative teams.

Financial Approach and Market Outlook

Rajeev Newar, Group CFO, provided insights into the company's financial strategy: "Our financial approach is to invest in areas of future growth and improve margins through a better mix of higher value-adding services. Our performance in the first quarter should be viewed in the context of the global uncertainty which has made clients cautious."

The company maintains a strong focus on new business development, with a healthy pipeline of conversations across all disciplines. RK Swamy continues to be in contention for undertaking national projects of importance, leveraging its demonstrated capability to handle projects at scale.

Conclusion

RK Swamy's Q1 results demonstrate the company's resilience and ability to grow in a challenging market environment. With its strategic focus on execution, integration of marketing disciplines, and investments in new technologies and services, RK Swamy is well-positioned to capitalize on future growth opportunities in the integrated marketing services sector.

RK Swamy (ISIN: INE0NQ801033) has announced key details regarding its final dividend. The company has set August 19, 2025, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the dividend payment.

Dividend Details

Board Recommendation and Shareholder Approval

The final dividend was recommended by RK Swamy's Board of Directors during their meeting held on May 21, 2025. However, it is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 3, 2025.

Payment Timeline and Eligibility

If approved by shareholders at the AGM, the dividend will be paid within 30 days from the date of approval, subject to tax deduction at source. Shareholders eligible for the dividend include:

1. Those holding shares in physical form, whose names appear in the Company's Register of Members as of the close of business on August 19, 2025.
2. Beneficial owners of shares held in dematerialized form, as per the data provided by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and the Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) as of the close of business on August 19, 2025.

Stock Information

RK Swamy has duly informed the stock exchanges about this dividend announcement in compliance with Regulation 42 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Shareholders and potential investors can find more information about this dividend announcement on the company's website at www.rkswamy.com .