Q1 2025 DB Corp Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Advertising revenue grew by 8.4% YoY, reaching INR4,277 million, reflecting strong brand trust.
- Newsprint costs reduced by 17.2% YoY, significantly boosting profitability.
- EBITDA grew 40.4% YoY to INR1,909 million, with margins expanding by 700 basis points to 31%.
- Profit after tax increased by 49.7% YoY to INR1,179 million.
- Digital business saw substantial growth with over 18 million monthly active users as of May 2024.
- Potential increase in newsprint costs due to rising freight costs, which may impact future margins.
- Circulation revenue remained flat despite efforts to boost distribution.
- The radio segment's growth is limited without the opening of news and current affairs by the government.
- Competition in the market remains strong, potentially affecting market share and profitability.
- The digital segment's financial performance is not yet substantial enough to be reported separately.
Ladies and gentlemen, good evening, and welcome to the DB Corp Limited Q1 FY 2025 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Please note that this conference is being recorded.
We have with us today the senior management team of DB Corp Limited, Mr. Pawan Agarwal, Deputy Managing Director; Mr. Girish Agarwal, Non-Executive Director; Mr. Lalit Jain, Chief Financial Officer; and Mr. Prasoon Kumar Pandey, Head Investor and Media Relations, who will represent DB Corp Limited on the call.
The management will be sharing the key operating and financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, followed by a question-and-answer session. Please note that some of the statements made in today's discussion may be forward-looking in nature and may involve risks and uncertainties.
Documents relating to the company's financial performance have already been e-mailed to you and are available on the website of the stock exchanges and the company's investors section. Trust, you have been able to go through the scene.
I now hand the conference over to Mr. Pawan Agarwal.
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