DB Corp Limited's Board of Directors has approved amendments to the company's Code of Practices and Procedures for Fair Disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) during their meeting held on January 15, 2026. The amendment ensures compliance with Regulation 8 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

Regulatory Compliance and Code Structure

The amended code represents the third version of the company's UPSI disclosure framework, having been reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, recommended by the Audit Committee, and approved by the Board of Directors.

Key Appointments and Responsibilities

The Board has designated the Head - Investor & Media Relations as the Chief Investor Relations Officer (CIRO) to oversee the dissemination of information and disclosure of UPSI. In the absence of the Head - Investor & Media Relations, the Chief Financial Officer or any other senior officer designated by the Board shall act as CIRO.

The CIRO's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing and coordinating disclosure of price sensitive information
• Approving disclosure or dissemination of UPSI through various channels
• Ensuring information shared with analysts and research personnel is not UPSI
• Supervising content on the company's investor website section

UPSI Definition and Categories

The code provides a comprehensive definition of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information, encompassing various categories of material information that could affect the company's stock price:

• Financial results and dividends
• Changes in capital structure
• Mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion activities
• Key managerial personnel changes
• Credit rating changes (excluding ESG ratings)
• Fund raising initiatives
• Fraud, defaults, or legal actions
• Regulatory approvals and license matters

Fair Disclosure Principles

The amended code establishes four core principles for fair disclosure:

1. Need-to-know basis: UPSI is disclosed only to persons where communication serves legitimate purposes or legal obligations
2. Prompt disclosure: Public disclosure of UPSI that impacts price discovery as soon as credible information becomes available
3. Universal dissemination: Uniform distribution of UPSI while avoiding selective disclosure
4. Corrective disclosure: Prompt dissemination of any UPSI that may be inadvertently disclosed selectively

Digital Database and Compliance Measures

The code mandates maintenance of a structured digital database containing details of UPSI sharing, including:

• Nature of UPSI
• Names of persons or entities sharing UPSI
• Recipients of UPSI with PAN or authorized identifiers
• Time stamping and audit trails for database integrity

Information not originating from within the organization must be entered within two calendar days of receipt.

Analyst Interaction Guidelines

The code establishes specific protocols for interaction with research analysts and stock brokers. During trading window closure periods, authorized representatives should refrain from analyst interactions, except for providing responses to fact-based inquiries regarding generally available information. All interactions must ensure that shared information does not constitute UPSI.

Policy for Legitimate Purposes

The amended code includes a comprehensive Policy for Determination of Legitimate Purposes, addressing SEBI's 2018 amendment requirements. This policy outlines principles for evaluating whether UPSI sharing serves legitimate business purposes, including considerations of ordinary business course, legal obligations, and commercial necessity.

The updated code has been uploaded to the company's website at www.dbcorpltd.com and communicated to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited for regulatory compliance.

DB Corp Limited announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025, during a Board of Directors meeting held on January 15, 2026. The company also declared significant corporate actions including dividend distribution and key management appointments.

Financial Results and Dividend Declaration

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for both standalone and consolidated operations for Q3 FY26. Along with the quarterly results, the company declared a second interim dividend of ₹2.00 per equity share of face value ₹10.00 each, representing 20.00% of the face value for financial year 2025-26.

The dividend payment will be subject to tax deducted at source as per applicable regulations.

Leadership Changes in Technology Department

DB Corp announced significant changes in its senior management team within the technology department. The company took note of the resignation of Amit Prakashrao Waghmare from his position as Chief Information Officer, with his last working day scheduled for January 31, 2026.

Simultaneously, the Board approved the appointment of Rakesh Khetan as the new Chief Information Officer in the Technology department, effective January 15, 2026. This appointment was made based on recommendations from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Corporate Governance and Compliance

The Board meeting commenced at 11:30 AM IST and concluded at 1:00 PM IST on January 15, 2026. All decisions were made in compliance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, specifically under Regulations 30, 33, and 42.

The company has submitted the required documentation to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, including:

• Unaudited financial results for standalone and consolidated operations
• Limited review reports on the financial results
• Press release regarding the announcements
• Details of senior management changes as per regulatory requirements

Market Information

DB Corp Limited trades on both major Indian stock exchanges with the following identifiers:

The company operates as India's largest newspaper group, spanning 14 states and publishing in 4 languages, with its registered office located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.