About D.B. Corp Limited
Data last updated: 26 September 2026
D.B. Corp Limited is a public limited company based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, a subsidiary of Db Consolidated Private Limited. It specialises in television and radio broadcasting, a part of the broader media and publishing sector. Incorporated on 27 October 1995, the company has been in operation for over 31 years.
Registered with ROC Ahmedabad under CIN L22210GJ1995PLC047208. Listed on BSE: 533151 and NSE: DBCORP.
Capital: an authorised share capital of ₹250 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹178.25 Cr. Formerly known as Multi Tech Energy Limited. It is led by directors including Runit Kishor Shah and Om Prakash Pandey.
Last AGM: 02 September 2025. Financial statements filed for year ended 31 March 2025. Office: Second Floor The Mangaldeep Capital Opposite Gulab Residency, Near Cims Hospital Cross Road Science City Road Sola Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 380060.
As per the latest consolidated financials for FY 2025-26, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,355.52 Cr, a growth of 0.7% compared to the previous year. The net worth stands at ₹2,428.81 Cr (up 9.18% YoY). Total assets are valued at ₹2,825.39 Cr (up 7.5% YoY).
The company has a workforce of approximately 4,218 employees as per the latest available data. It operates as a subsidiary of Db Consolidated Private Limited. Its group structure includes 2 subsidiaries.
The company is associated with 4 brands - Divya Bhaskar, Bhaskar, Db Corp, D B Corp. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹189 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹908.85 Cr on record.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website bhaskarnet.com.
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Registered AddressSecond Floor The Mangaldeep Capital Opposite Gulab Residency, Near Cims Hospital Cross Road Science City Road Sola Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 380060
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IndustryMedia and Publishing, Television & Radio Broadcasting, Print Media & Publishing
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CIN History of D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited has 2 previous CINs, indicating changes in the company's corporate structure or registration details. The current CIN is L22210GJ1995PLC047208, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
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| L22210GJ1995PLC047208 | Current |
| U22210GJ1995PLC047208 | Previous |
| U22210GJ1985PLC047208 | Previous |
Associated Brands with D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited operates multiple associated brands including Divya Bhaskar, Bhaskar, and DB Corp. These brands represent D.B. Corp Limited's diversified market presence and brand portfolio.
| Brand | Description | Website |
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| News publishing, digital content delivery, and multimedia services in India. | divyabhaskar.co.in | |
| Provides a platform for placing ads in online classifieds. | bhaskarad.com | |
| Newspaper publications, digital content, and radio broadcasting services are provided. | bhaskarnet.com | |
| Daily newspapers are published by D B Corp in India. | dbcorpltd.com |
Competitors & Alternatives of D.B. Corp Limited
Brands and companies operating in the same space as D.B. Corp Limited include Adnymics, Valassis, releaseMyAd and 5 more.
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Customized package inserts are generated for retailers via cloud platform. | Munich, Germany, Germany | 2014 |
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Local marketing management solutions for businesses | Livonia, United States, United States | 1970 |
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Online service for booking and managing newspaper ads efficiently in India. | Kolkata, India, India | 2009 |
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College students are targeted through an automated ad buying platform. | Boulder, United States, United States | 2012 |
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Provider of programmatic print media ad network | Ramat Gan, Israel, Israel | 2011 |
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Press display advertising management and digital distribution are provided. | Needham, United States, United States | 1993 |
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Technology solutions for media publishing automation are offered. | Sayville, United States, United States | 2010 |
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Business Activity of D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited is engaged in the principal business activity of information and communication, with detailed activities including publishing of newspapers, books, periodicals, etc. activities, other information & communication service activities. The company has 2 registered principal business activity segments, demonstrating its operational diversity and market reach.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
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| J | Information and communication | J1 | Publishing of Newspapers, Books, periodicals, etc. activities | Locked |
| J | Information and communication | J8 | Other information & communication service activities | Locked |
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Auditor Details of D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited is audited by Price Waterhouse Chartered Accountants LLP for the financial year 2025. The auditor plays a crucial role in ensuring financial transparency and compliance with accounting standards.
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Complete auditor history for D.B. Corp Limited
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Board of Directors of D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited is currently managed by 7 directors, with 15 former directors having served the organization. The current Directors play a crucial role in shaping the company's strategic direction and governance.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Runit Kishor Shah | Director | 16 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 8 Months | Current |
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Om Prakash Pandey
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Nodal Officer | 05 Apr 2024 | 2 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Paulomi Romi Dhawan | Director | 28 Jul 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Pawan Agarwal | Whole-Time Director | 10 Dec 2005 | 20 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Girish Agarwal | Director | 27 Oct 1995 | 30 Years 10 Months | Current |
| Santosh Desai | Director | 21 Oct 2020 | 5 Years 11 Months | Current |
Financials of D.B. Corp Limited FY 2025-26 filings available
D.B. Corp Limited reported revenue of ₹2,355.52 Cr (up 0.7% YoY) for FY 2025-26.
Financial Highlights
FY 2025-26 · ConsolidatedRevenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr
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Financial summary ₹ Cr
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 2,356 | 2,339 | 2,402 | 2,129 | 1,769 | 1,508 | 2,224 |
| Revenue growth | +4.1% | +0.9% | -1.6% | +23.3% | +21.9% | -31.0% | -11.0% |
| EBITDA | 488 | 545 | 623 | 322 | 303 | 305 | 482 |
| EBITDA margin | +20.7% | +23.3% | +26.0% | +15.1% | +17.1% | +20.2% | +21.7% |
| Profit before tax | 448 | 499 | 565 | 228 | 195 | 193 | 348 |
| Net profit | 333 | 372 | 420 | 170 | 144 | 134 | 277 |
| Net profit margin | +14.1% | +15.9% | +17.5% | +8.0% | +8.2% | +8.9% | +12.5% |
| EPS (₹) | 18.63 | 20.82 | 23.89 | 9.50 | 8.05 | 8.08 | 15.72 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 2,825 | 2,628 | 2,584 | 2,255 | 2,167 | 2,140 | 2,087 |
| Net worth | 2,429 | 2,225 | 2,221 | 1,948 | 1,882 | 1,823 | 1,678 |
| Total debt | 262 | 283 | 253 | 213 | 199 | 248 | 345 |
| Cash & bank | 876 | 1,007 | 551 | 147 | 517 | 312 | 135 |
| Net working capital | 1,277 | 1,448 | 912 | 593 | 933 | 808 | 738 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 365 | 414 | 579 | 244 | 371 | 374 | 363 |
| Cash from investing | (173) | (11.45) | (380) | (144) | (224) | (137) | (154) |
| Cash from financing | (208) | (366) | (194) | (132) | (155) | (151) | (307) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
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| Revenue | 604 | 576 | 605 | 614 | 559 | 548 | 643 | 559 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +7.9% | +5.3% | -5.8% | +9.9% | -5.2% | -11.3% | -0.3% | -4.6% |
| Other income | 28.30 | 13.18 | 24.06 | 20.26 | 27.79 | 19.13 | 12.99 | 23.57 |
| EBITDA | 136 | 104 | 135 | 138 | 111 | 82.59 | 177 | 121 |
| EBITDA margin | +22.6% | +18.1% | +22.3% | +22.5% | +19.8% | +15.1% | +27.6% | +21.6% |
| Depreciation | 24.42 | 25.55 | 24.83 | 25.17 | 24.28 | 24.38 | 24.41 | 27.17 |
| Interest | 6.10 | 6.82 | 5.64 | 6.98 | 6.52 | 6.54 | 5.70 | 6.71 |
| Profit before tax | 134 | 85.21 | 129 | 126 | 108 | 70.80 | 160 | 110 |
| Tax | 33.48 | 23.01 | 33.25 | 32.79 | 26.77 | 18.45 | 41.84 | 27.77 |
| Net profit | 101 | 62.20 | 95.51 | 93.46 | 80.84 | 52.35 | 118 | 82.57 |
| EPS (₹) | 5.65 | 3.49 | 5.36 | 5.24 | 4.53 | 2.94 | 6.63 | 4.63 |
| Metrics | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Income statement | |||||||
| Revenue | 2,355 | 2,338 | 2,400 | 2,128 | 1,769 | 1,508 | 2,224 |
| Revenue growth | +4.1% | +0.9% | -1.6% | +23.3% | +21.8% | -31.0% | -11.0% |
| EBITDA | 488 | 545 | 622 | 321 | 303 | 305 | 481 |
| EBITDA margin | +20.7% | +23.3% | +25.9% | +15.1% | +17.1% | +20.2% | +21.7% |
| Profit before tax | 447 | 498 | 564 | 227 | 195 | 193 | 348 |
| Net profit | 333 | 372 | 419 | 169 | 145 | 134 | 277 |
| Net profit margin | +14.1% | +15.9% | +17.5% | +8.0% | +8.2% | +8.9% | +12.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 18.61 | 20.80 | 23.83 | 9.44 | 8.04 | 8.08 | 15.71 |
| Balance sheet | |||||||
| Total assets | 2,827 | 2,631 | 2,587 | 2,258 | 2,172 | 2,144 | 2,092 |
| Net worth | 2,431 | 2,227 | 2,224 | 1,952 | 1,887 | 1,828 | 1,683 |
| Total debt | 262 | 283 | 253 | 213 | 199 | 248 | 345 |
| Cash & bank | 872 | 1,004 | 548 | 146 | 515 | 311 | 134 |
| Net working capital | 1,273 | 1,445 | 908 | 591 | 932 | 807 | 737 |
| Cash flow | |||||||
| Cash from operations | 365 | 414 | 578 | 244 | 371 | 374 | 363 |
| Cash from investing | (172) | (12.05) | (380) | (144) | (224) | (137) | (154) |
| Cash from financing | (208) | (366) | (194) | (132) | (155) | (151) | (307) |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
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| Revenue | 604 | 576 | 605 | 614 | 559 | 548 | 642 | 559 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +7.9% | +5.2% | -5.7% | +9.8% | -5.2% | -11.3% | -0.2% | -4.6% |
| Other income | 28.26 | 13.13 | 24.01 | 20.21 | 27.75 | 19.08 | 12.93 | 23.53 |
| Total expenses | 467 | 472 | 470 | 476 | 449 | 465 | 465 | 438 |
| EBITDA | 136 | 104 | 135 | 138 | 111 | 82.66 | 177 | 121 |
| EBITDA margin | +22.6% | +18.1% | +22.3% | +22.5% | +19.8% | +15.1% | +27.6% | +21.6% |
| Depreciation | 24.42 | 25.55 | 24.83 | 25.17 | 24.28 | 24.38 | 24.41 | 27.16 |
| Interest | 6.10 | 6.82 | 5.64 | 6.98 | 6.52 | 6.54 | 5.70 | 6.71 |
| Profit before tax | 134 | 85.25 | 129 | 126 | 108 | 70.82 | 160 | 110 |
| Tax | 33.48 | 23.00 | 33.25 | 32.79 | 26.77 | 18.44 | 41.84 | 27.77 |
Financial Statements
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
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| Revenue | 604 | 576 | 605 | 614 | 559 | 548 | 643 | 559 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +7.9% | +5.3% | -5.8% | +9.9% | -5.2% | -11.3% | -0.3% | -4.6% |
| Other income | 28.30 | 13.18 | 24.06 | 20.26 | 27.79 | 19.13 | 12.99 | 23.57 |
| EBITDA | 136 | 104 | 135 | 138 | 111 | 82.59 | 177 | 121 |
| EBITDA margin | +22.6% | +18.1% | +22.3% | +22.5% | +19.8% | +15.1% | +27.6% | +21.6% |
| Depreciation | 24.42 | 25.55 | 24.83 | 25.17 | 24.28 | 24.38 | 24.41 | 27.17 |
| Interest | 6.10 | 6.82 | 5.64 | 6.98 | 6.52 | 6.54 | 5.70 | 6.71 |
| Profit before tax | 134 | 85.21 | 129 | 126 | 108 | 70.80 | 160 | 110 |
| Tax | 33.48 | 23.01 | 33.25 | 32.79 | 26.77 | 18.45 | 41.84 | 27.77 |
| Net profit | 101 | 62.20 | 95.51 | 93.46 | 80.84 | 52.35 | 118 | 82.57 |
| EPS (₹) | 5.65 | 3.49 | 5.36 | 5.24 | 4.53 | 2.94 | 6.63 | 4.63 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Revenue | 2,356 | 2,339 | 2,402 | 2,129 | 1,769 | 1,508 | 2,224 |
| Revenue growth | +4.1% | +0.9% | -1.6% | +23.3% | +21.9% | -31.0% | -11.0% |
| Other income | 85.28 | 82.09 | 79.98 | 39.03 | 20.00 | 27.68 | 12.48 |
| Total expenses | 1,867 | 1,794 | 1,779 | 1,807 | 1,466 | 1,203 | 1,742 |
| Employee cost | 460 | 444 | 432 | 387 | 375 | 379 | 418 |
| EBITDA | 488 | 545 | 623 | 322 | 303 | 305 | 482 |
| EBITDA margin | +20.7% | +23.3% | +26.0% | +15.1% | +17.1% | +20.2% | +21.7% |
| Depreciation | 99.83 | 104 | 114 | 112 | 110 | 115 | 121 |
| Interest | 25.97 | 24.73 | 23.78 | 21.28 | 18.19 | 24.31 | 25.11 |
| Profit before tax | 448 | 499 | 565 | 228 | 195 | 193 | 348 |
| Tax | 116 | 128 | 140 | 58.77 | 52.10 | 51.83 | 73.18 |
| Net profit | 333 | 372 | 420 | 170 | 144 | 134 | 277 |
| Net profit margin | +14.1% | +15.9% | +17.5% | +8.0% | +8.2% | +8.9% | +12.5% |
| EPS (₹) | 18.63 | 20.82 | 23.89 | 9.50 | 8.05 | 8.08 | 15.72 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 177 | 175 | 175 |
| Reserves & surplus | 2,251 | 2,046 | 2,043 | 1,770 | 1,705 | 1,648 | 1,503 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 2,429 | 2,225 | 2,221 | 1,948 | 1,882 | 1,823 | 1,678 |
| Minority interest | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Secured loans | 14.54 | 30.84 | 12.05 | 9.39 | 10.90 | 13.90 | 112 |
| Unsecured loans | 248 | 252 | 241 | 203 | 188 | 234 | 233 |
| Total debt | 262 | 283 | 253 | 213 | 199 | 248 | 345 |
| Total liabilities | 2,825 | 2,628 | 2,584 | 2,255 | 2,167 | 2,140 | 2,087 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,521 | 2,349 | 2,334 | 2,248 | 2,272 | 2,243 | 2,157 |
| Net block | 1,097 | 997 | 1,059 | 1,073 | 1,154 | 1,202 | 1,221 |
| Capital work in progress | 9.89 | 9.64 | 2.39 | 0.87 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.87 |
| Investments | 67.35 | 68.60 | 66.51 | 65.90 | 13.82 | 14.33 | 18.15 |
| Inventories | 215 | 254 | 187 | 214 | 215 | 233 | 253 |
| Sundry debtors | 464 | 452 | 510 | 466 | 479 | 497 | 631 |
| Cash & bank balances | 876 | 1,007 | 551 | 147 | 517 | 312 | 135 |
| Loans & advances | 92.35 | 162 | 72.05 | 89.62 | 80.29 | 81.27 | 85.71 |
| Total current assets | 1,648 | 1,875 | 1,320 | 917 | 1,291 | 1,124 | 1,104 |
| Total current liabilities | 371 | 426 | 409 | 324 | 358 | 316 | 367 |
| Net working capital | 1,277 | 1,448 | 912 | 593 | 933 | 808 | 738 |
| Total assets | 2,825 | 2,628 | 2,584 | 2,255 | 2,167 | 2,140 | 2,087 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Opening cash | 122 | 85.15 | 80.53 | 113 | 120 | 33.71 | 132 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 365 | 414 | 579 | 244 | 371 | 374 | 363 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (173) | (11.45) | (380) | (144) | (224) | (137) | (154) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (208) | (366) | (194) | (132) | (155) | (151) | (307) |
| Net change in cash | (15.65) | 36.74 | 4.62 | (32.02) | (7.42) | 86.27 | (97.90) |
| Closing cash | 876 | 1,007 | 551 | 147 | 517 | 312 | 135 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +0.7% | -2.6% | +12.8% | +20.4% | +17.3% | -32.2% | -9.7% |
| EBITDA growth | -10.4% | -12.6% | +93.5% | +6.4% | -0.6% | -36.7% | -4.5% |
| PBT growth | -10.2% | -11.8% | +148.2% | +17.1% | +0.7% | -44.5% | -15.9% |
| Net income growth | -10.5% | -11.5% | +147.1% | +17.9% | +7.7% | -51.6% | +0.7% |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +3.4% | +9.8% | +16.8% | -1.4% | -10.5% | -13.3% | -0.5% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +14.9% | +21.6% | +26.9% | -12.5% | -15.6% | -18.5% | -9.2% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +14.1% | +15.9% | +17.7% | +7.9% | +8.1% | +9.4% | +12.4% |
| Return on capital employed | +17.4% | +20.1% | +24.4% | +11.3% | +9.9% | +10.3% | +18.6% |
| Return on net worth | +14.3% | +16.7% | +20.4% | +8.8% | +7.7% | +8.1% | +15.7% |
| Debt / equity | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Interest cover | 6.68 | 5.61 | 4.67 | 10.13 | 9.43 | 12.80 | 6.96 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 0.94 | 0.78 | 0.69 | 1.14 |
| Inventory turnover | 10.04 | 10.61 | 11.97 | 9.92 | 7.88 | 6.20 | 8.85 |
| Debtors turnover | 5.14 | 4.86 | 4.92 | 4.51 | 3.62 | 2.67 | 3.51 |
| EPS (₹) | 18.63 | 20.82 | 23.89 | 9.50 | 8.05 | 8.08 | 15.72 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 7.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 10.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 136.26 | 124.85 | 124.71 | 109.45 | 106.32 | 104.19 | 95.93 |
| Particulars | Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 |
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| Revenue | 604 | 576 | 605 | 614 | 559 | 548 | 642 | 559 |
| Revenue growth (YoY) | +7.9% | +5.2% | -5.7% | +9.8% | -5.2% | -11.3% | -0.2% | -4.6% |
| Other income | 28.26 | 13.13 | 24.01 | 20.21 | 27.75 | 19.08 | 12.93 | 23.53 |
| Total expenses | 467 | 472 | 470 | 476 | 449 | 465 | 465 | 438 |
| EBITDA | 136 | 104 | 135 | 138 | 111 | 82.66 | 177 | 121 |
| EBITDA margin | +22.6% | +18.1% | +22.3% | +22.5% | +19.8% | +15.1% | +27.6% | +21.6% |
| Depreciation | 24.42 | 25.55 | 24.83 | 25.17 | 24.28 | 24.38 | 24.41 | 27.16 |
| Interest | 6.10 | 6.82 | 5.64 | 6.98 | 6.52 | 6.54 | 5.70 | 6.71 |
| Profit before tax | 134 | 85.25 | 129 | 126 | 108 | 70.82 | 160 | 110 |
| Tax | 33.48 | 23.00 | 33.25 | 32.79 | 26.77 | 18.44 | 41.84 | 27.77 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Revenue | 2,355 | 2,338 | 2,400 | 2,128 | 1,769 | 1,508 | 2,224 |
| Revenue growth | +4.1% | +0.9% | -1.6% | +23.3% | +21.8% | -31.0% | -11.0% |
| Other income | 85.10 | 81.90 | 79.84 | 38.97 | 19.84 | 27.64 | 12.42 |
| Total expenses | 1,867 | 1,794 | 1,778 | 1,807 | 1,466 | 1,203 | 1,742 |
| Employee cost | 460 | 444 | 432 | 387 | 375 | 379 | 418 |
| EBITDA | 488 | 545 | 622 | 321 | 303 | 305 | 481 |
| EBITDA margin | +20.7% | +23.3% | +25.9% | +15.1% | +17.1% | +20.2% | +21.7% |
| Depreciation | 99.83 | 104 | 114 | 112 | 110 | 115 | 121 |
| Interest | 25.96 | 24.73 | 23.78 | 21.27 | 18.18 | 24.31 | 25.11 |
| Profit before tax | 447 | 498 | 564 | 227 | 195 | 193 | 348 |
| Tax | 116 | 128 | 140 | 58.76 | 52.08 | 51.82 | 73.17 |
| Net profit | 333 | 372 | 419 | 169 | 145 | 134 | 277 |
| Net profit margin | +14.1% | +15.9% | +17.5% | +8.0% | +8.2% | +8.9% | +12.4% |
| EPS (₹) | 18.61 | 20.80 | 23.83 | 9.44 | 8.04 | 8.08 | 15.71 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
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| Equity & liabilities | |||||||
| Share capital | 178 | 178 | 178 | 178 | 177 | 175 | 175 |
| Reserves & surplus | 2,252 | 2,049 | 2,045 | 1,774 | 1,710 | 1,653 | 1,508 |
| Shareholders' funds (net worth) | 2,431 | 2,227 | 2,224 | 1,952 | 1,887 | 1,828 | 1,683 |
| Secured loans | 14.54 | 30.84 | 12.05 | 9.39 | 10.90 | 13.90 | 112 |
| Unsecured loans | 248 | 252 | 241 | 203 | 188 | 234 | 233 |
| Total debt | 262 | 283 | 253 | 213 | 199 | 248 | 345 |
| Total liabilities | 2,827 | 2,631 | 2,587 | 2,258 | 2,172 | 2,144 | 2,092 |
| Assets | |||||||
| Gross block | 2,517 | 2,344 | 2,330 | 2,244 | 2,268 | 2,239 | 2,152 |
| Net block | 1,095 | 995 | 1,057 | 1,071 | 1,152 | 1,200 | 1,219 |
| Capital work in progress | 9.89 | 9.65 | 2.39 | 0.87 | 0.18 | 0.44 | 0.87 |
| Investments | 75.21 | 76.46 | 74.36 | 73.76 | 21.67 | 22.19 | 26.01 |
| Inventories | 215 | 254 | 187 | 214 | 215 | 233 | 253 |
| Sundry debtors | 464 | 452 | 510 | 466 | 479 | 497 | 631 |
| Cash & bank balances | 872 | 1,004 | 548 | 146 | 515 | 311 | 134 |
| Loans & advances | 92.31 | 162 | 71.92 | 89.61 | 80.70 | 81.64 | 86.22 |
| Total current assets | 1,644 | 1,871 | 1,317 | 915 | 1,290 | 1,123 | 1,104 |
| Total current liabilities | 371 | 426 | 409 | 324 | 358 | 316 | 367 |
| Net working capital | 1,273 | 1,445 | 908 | 591 | 932 | 807 | 737 |
| Total assets | 2,827 | 2,631 | 2,587 | 2,258 | 2,172 | 2,144 | 2,092 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening cash | 120 | 83.89 | 80.16 | 112 | 120 | 33.39 | 131 |
| Net cash from operating activities | 365 | 414 | 578 | 244 | 371 | 374 | 363 |
| Net cash from investing activities | (172) | (12.05) | (380) | (144) | (224) | (137) | (154) |
| Net cash from financing activities | (208) | (366) | (194) | (132) | (155) | (151) | (307) |
| Net change in cash | (14.82) | 35.86 | 3.73 | (31.95) | (7.56) | 86.27 | (98.03) |
| Closing cash | 872 | 1,004 | 548 | 146 | 515 | 311 | 134 |
| Particulars | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 | FY 2023-24 | FY 2022-23 | FY 2021-22 | FY 2020-21 | FY 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth | |||||||
| Sales growth | +0.7% | -2.6% | +12.8% | +20.3% | +17.3% | -32.2% | -9.7% |
| EBITDA growth | -10.4% | -12.5% | +93.8% | +6.1% | -0.6% | -36.7% | -4.5% |
| PBT growth | -10.2% | -11.7% | +148.8% | +16.6% | +0.7% | -44.5% | -15.9% |
| Net income growth | -10.5% | -11.4% | +147.9% | +17.0% | +8.0% | -51.6% | +0.6% |
| Revenue CAGR (3Y) | +3.4% | +9.8% | +16.8% | -1.5% | -10.5% | -13.3% | -0.5% |
| EBITDA CAGR (3Y) | +15.0% | +21.6% | +26.9% | -12.6% | -15.6% | -18.6% | -9.3% |
| Profitability & leverage | |||||||
| Net income margin | +14.1% | +15.9% | +17.7% | +7.9% | +8.1% | +9.4% | +12.4% |
| Return on capital employed | +17.4% | +20.1% | +24.3% | +11.2% | +9.9% | +10.3% | +18.5% |
| Return on net worth | +14.2% | +16.7% | +20.3% | +8.8% | +7.7% | +8.1% | +15.6% |
| Debt / equity | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.17 | 0.11 |
| Long-term debt / equity | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.04 |
| Interest cover | 6.69 | 5.61 | 4.68 | 10.17 | 9.43 | 12.81 | 6.96 |
| Efficiency & per share | |||||||
| Fixed asset turnover | 0.97 | 1.00 | 1.05 | 0.94 | 0.78 | 0.69 | 1.14 |
| Inventory turnover | 10.04 | 10.61 | 11.96 | 9.91 | 7.88 | 6.20 | 8.85 |
| Debtors turnover | 5.14 | 4.86 | 4.92 | 4.50 | 3.62 | 2.67 | 3.51 |
| EPS (₹) | 18.61 | 20.80 | 23.83 | 9.44 | 8.04 | 8.08 | 15.71 |
| Dividend per share (₹) | 7.00 | 12.00 | 13.00 | 6.00 | 5.00 | 3.00 | 10.00 |
| Book value per share (₹) | 136.37 | 124.97 | 124.86 | 109.66 | 106.58 | 104.46 | 96.22 |
Shareholding Pattern of D.B. Corp Limited
As per the shareholding pattern for the quarter ended Jun 2026, promoters hold 74.50%, foreign institutional investors hold 11.80%, domestic institutional investors hold 4.30%, retail and other public shareholders hold 9.40% of D.B. Corp Limited.
| Jun 2026 | Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promoters | 74.50% | 74.50% | 74.20% | 73.80% |
| Public | 25.50% | 25.50% | 25.80% | 26.20% |
Group Structure of D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited has 2 subsidiary companies. This group structure data is as of FY 2025. The corporate group structure reflects D.B. Corp Limited's business expansion strategy and organizational complexity.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| I Media Corp Limited | U64202MP2006PLC018676 | - |
| Db Infomedia Private Limited | U74300MP2015PTC033850 | - |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 2.
Charges & Borrowings of D.B. Corp Limited
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2006 | Idbi Bank Limited | ₹189 Cr | Open |
| 07 Jan 2012 | Uco Bank | ₹12 Cr | Satisfied |
| 21 Jul 2009 | Agco Finance Gmbh | ₹177.85 Cr | Satisfied |
| 17 Mar 2009 | 3I Infotech Trusteeship Services Limited | ₹100 Cr | Satisfied |
| 16 Oct 2008 | A B N. Amro Bank N. V. | ₹25 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 16 View all charges
Employees and EPFO Compliance at D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited has a workforce of 4,218 employees as of Sep 25, 2025.
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Recent Activity on D.B. Corp Limited
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Frequently Asked Questions about D.B. Corp Limited
D.B. Corp Limited is an active public limited company in the media and publishing sector based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was incorporated on 27 October 1995 (31+ years old) and is registered under CIN L22210GJ1995PLC047208. Listed on BSE: 533151 and NSE: DBCORP. The company has 4,218 employees.
D.B. Corp Limited reported revenue of ₹2,355.52 Cr for FY 2025-26 (up 0.7% YoY) based on consolidated financials.
The current directors of D.B. Corp Limited are:
- Runit Kishor Shah - Director
- Om Prakash Pandey - Nodal Officer
- Paulomi Romi Dhawan - Director
- Pawan Agarwal - Whole-Time Director
- Girish Agarwal - Director
- Santosh Desai - Director
- Sudhir Agarwal - Managing Director
The primary industry of D.B. Corp Limited is media and publishing. The company specifically operates in television and radio broadcasting. The company is currently active in this sector.
Yes. D.B. Corp Limited is listed on both BSE (code: 533151) and NSE (symbol: DBCORP).
D.B. Corp Limited can be reached at the registered office: Second Floor The Mangaldeep Capital Opposite Gulab Residency, Near Cims Hospital Cross Road Science City Road Sola Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India – 380060, or through the website bhaskarnet.com.