Jagran Prakashan Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the outcome of the Board meeting held on July 29, 2025.
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Jagran Prakashan reported its Q1 FY26 results, approved by the Board on July 29, 2025 with an unqualified Limited Review report from Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP. On a standalone basis, revenue from operations rose about 7.5% to Rs. 39,813.14 lakhs and profit after tax grew nearly 19% to Rs. 7,134.53 lakhs (EPS Rs. 3.28 vs Rs. 2.28 prior). On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations declined roughly 4.4% to Rs. 46,005.23 lakhs, but the company swung to a profit after tax of Rs. 6,676.07 lakhs from a loss of Rs. 5,146.30 lakhs in the year-ago quarter. The company paid an interim dividend of Rs. 6 per share (300% on face value of Rs. 2) during the quarter. The auditor drew attention to a pending NCLT petition among promoter group members, which management says will not impact the company.
The turnaround at the consolidated level from a loss to a healthy profit is a positive signal for shareholders, though flat-to-declining consolidated revenue remains a concern. The 300% interim dividend rewards investors, while the unresolved promoter family dispute at NCLT is an ongoing governance overhang that could affect sentiment.