Q3 2025 DB Corp Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- D B Corp Ltd (BOM:533151) achieved its highest ever nine-month performance in terms of both revenue and profits, despite a high base from the previous year's election revenue.
- Total revenue for the nine months grew by 1% to INR18,544 million, with advertising revenues reaching INR13,058 million.
- EBITDA grew by 4% to INR5,252 million, driven by effective cost control measures and softer newsprint prices.
- The radio business led the industry with a 9% year-over-year growth in revenue and an 11% growth in EBITDA.
- The digital business continues to expand, with monthly active users reaching 19 million, making Dainik Bhaskar a leader in Hindi and Gujarati news apps.
- Total revenue for Q3 FY25 decreased slightly to INR6,556 million from INR6,648 million in Q3 FY24, reflecting the high base effect from the previous year's election-related advertising.
- Net profit for the quarter declined to INR1,182 million compared to INR1,240 million in the previous year.
- Circulation revenue saw a 1% decline, attributed to a loss of some copies and challenges in distribution, particularly in smaller markets.
- Lifestyle and entertainment sectors experienced significant declines in advertising revenue, with lifestyle down 20% and entertainment down 56%.
- Increased operational expenses were noted due to digital expansion efforts, which are expected to continue in the coming quarters.
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening and welcome to DB Corp Limited Q3 and 9M FY25 earnings conference call. As a reminder, all participant lines will be in listen-only more and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the presentation concludes. Should you need assistance during the conference call? Please signal an update by pressing star then zero on your touchtone phone. Please note that this conference is being recorded. We have with us today, the senior management team of DB Corp Limited, Mr Pavin Agrial, Deputy managing director, Mr Girish Agrial, non executive director, Mr Lala Jain, Chief Financial Officer, Mr Mukt Ali, Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounts and Mr Faras. Soon Kumar Pandey, head investor and media relations who will represent DB Corp Limited on the call.
The management will be sharing the key operations and financial highlight for the quarter and nine months ended December 31st 2024 followed by a question and answer session. Please note that some of the statement made into this discussion may be forward-looking in nature and may involve risk and
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