DB Corp Ltd
About us
D B Corp Ltd. is engaged in printing and publication of Newspaper in three languages across 11 states, in Radio Business with "My FM" Radio station in 7 states and 17 cities along with strong web presence in India. Only media house to enjoy leadership at multiple states, in multiple languages and with well diversified readership.'Dainik Bhaskar', the flagship Newspaper brand is established since 1958.
Our Coverage
24% of Indian urban Population resides in D B Corp Market across 11 states with 48 editions and 128 district editions. Our Hindi daily Dainik Bhaskar is present in 9 states with 27 editions. Our Gujarati Newspaper Divya Bhaskar is present in Gujarat and Maharashtra with 7 editions. Our business daily Business Bhaskar is present in 5 states with 7 editions and Our franchisee edition of DNA in English is present in 2 states with 2 editions.
Consistency & Growth
  • 11 States
  • 48 Editions
  • 3 Languages
  • Readership 15.5 mns
Infrastructure
  • Only language paper in India having installed high techno quality KBA machines from Germany capable of printing 32 pages all color with 85000 copies per hour
  • 31 state of art printing plant spread across 11 states
  • 15 Premium editions in various state with full color capacity
  • Overall color printing capability of 70% across all plants
Dainik Bhaskar
  • More than 50 year old flagship Hindi newspaper of Dainik Bhaskar Group
  • Only Hindi newspaper to have clear leadership in all its major markets with well diversified readership across various states
  • Spread in 9 states with 27 editions and 108 district editions
Divya Bhaskar
  • Became No.1 from Day 1 of it's launch in June 2003, out placing more than 50 year old local Gujarati newspaper in Ahmedabad city and became a case study at IIM Ahmedabad
  • Largest circulated Gujarati newspaper (certified by ABC)
  • Present in Gujarat and Mumbai with 7 editions and 20 district editions
MYFM
  • Launched in 2006, now present at 17 stations in 7 states
  • Strong Competitive advantage because of knowledge of consumers & advertisers due to presence of our newspapers in these markets
  • Reached almost EBITDA breakeven by YTD Sept09 which is one of the fastest by any radio company
Magazines
  • Aha Zindagi: Circulation figure of 134636(ABC) and a readership figure of 5.95 lac readers(NRS 05)
  • Bal Bhaskar: Magazine is a hit amongst the kids
  • Lakshya: Career and Professional Grooming monthly
  • Young Bhaskar: Fortnightly 40 page issue packed with information and inspiration
TAJ Initiative
I Media Corp Ltd (IMCL), a subsidiary of DB Corp Ltd which is providing integrated and mobile interactive services, was appointed the exclusive media and marketing partners of the N7W (new 7 wonders of the world) campaign in India. IMCL maintains web portal in the name of Bhaskar.com, divyabhaskar.co.in, Indiainfo.com with almost 1.6 Mns pageviews daily.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Ramesh Chandra Agarwal, Chairman, DBCL received Rajiv Gandhi Award 2009 for Lifetime achievement in the field of Journalism.

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Announcement of Q3 FY10 Result


D B Corp Ltd. has announced its Qtr. 3 results –Stand Alone and Consolidated on 25th Jan 10 and has filed the results with Stock Exchanges on 25th Jan '10. The company also conducted the investor and analyst conference call for discussion on Q 3 FY10 results on 27 Jan 2010.

THE MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOW:

CONSOLIDATED

  • Our Top Line has grown by more than 11% YTD Dec 09
  • Our Advt. Revenue has grown by more than 12% YOY YTD Dec 09
  • Our total Cost has reduced by more than 16% YOY–YTD Dec 09 primarily on account of reduction in News Print Cost
  • Our News Print Cost has reduced by approx. 25% on account of reduction in Newsprint rates as well as change in product mix for YOY Qtr 3 Dec 09
  • Our EBIDTA Margin has improved to 34% from 12.5% and has also increased by more than 200% YOY YTD Dec 09
  • Our PAT Margin has also improved to approx. 18% from 3% and has also increased by more than 500% YOY YTD Dec 09

STAND ALONE

  • Our Top Line has grown by more than 11% YOY for Qtr. 3' Dec 09
  • Our Advt. Revenue has grown by more than 12% YOY for Qtr. 3' Dec 09
  • Our total Cost has reduced by more than 16% YOY for Qtr. 3' Dec 09 primarily on account of reduction in News Print Cost
  • Our News Print Cost has reduced by approx. 25% on account of reduction in Newsprint rates as well as change in product mix YOY for Qtr. 3' Dec 09
  • Our EBIDTA Margin has improved to 35.5% from 14.5% and has also increased by more than 170% YOY YTD Dec 09
  • Our PAT Margin has also improved to approx. 20% from 5.7% and has also increased by more than 290% YOY YTD Dec 09


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VISION STATEMENT
Our Dream:
To emerge as a powerful group in the international media scenario in the next 5 years. Though our origin in India and we are rooted in India but our views and conduct are global. We shall study the world media and will follow the policies, which are unparalleled in the world. Our efforts shall not be confined merely to newspapers. We shall move ahead with time and shall reach the heights untouched by others.

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