Press Release in connection with the Financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March, 2026
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Jagran Prakashan reported FY26 standalone operating revenue of Rs 1647.24 crore, up 3.6% YoY, with PAT of Rs 237.41 crore, up 12.5% YoY. The company declared an interim dividend of Rs 10 per share including a special dividend of Rs 3. On a consolidated basis, revenue was flat at Rs 1876.22 crore but PAT nearly doubled to Rs 184.93 crore due to significantly lower impairment charges (Rs 35.64 crore vs Rs 130.35 crore in FY25). The flagship Dainik Jagran showed margin improvement to 26.32% in Q4 from 23.81% a year ago. However, the Radio business saw sharp revenue decline from Rs 233.47 crore to Rs 173.34 crore, with operating margin contracting to 3.70% in Q4 from 16.37% in Q3. The Digital segment continued to be loss-making with operating margin of -24.67% in Q4. Music Broadcast (Radio City) reported FY26 PBT loss of Rs 55.65 crore.
Mixed picture for shareholders: PAT growth is strong on lower impairments, but underlying business faces pressure from declining radio revenues and persistent digital losses. The special dividend provides short-term shareholder reward, but sustainable earnings growth outside impairment benefits remains a concern.