Digidrive Distributors Limited (DIGIDRIVE)
₹19.47 +3.12% last close, 16 Oct
Q2 FY27 results
📅 Next results: 30 Oct 2026 (board meeting)Digidrive Distributors Limited's board meets on 30 Oct 2026 to consider its Q2 FY27 results (July-September 2026).
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Digidrive Distributors' revenue was ₹10.2 Cr (+6.8% year on year, +5.8% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹0.3 Cr (against a loss a year earlier); the operating margin was 3.3%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹10.2 | +6.8% | +5.8% |
| Operating profit | ₹0.3 | from loss | from loss |
| Net profit | ₹0.3 | from loss | from loss |
| EPS (₹) | 0.07 | from loss | from loss |
| Operating margin | 3.3% | — | — |
DIGIDRIVE delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 75.38% of the DIGIDRIVE shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 82.8%. That is close to its usual level. Turnover was only ₹4 lakh, so a handful of trades can move this figure.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 79.5% · 92.4% · 82.0% · 71.1% · 75.4%
A description of what the exchange published, not a recommendation. Names such as "accumulation" or "long buildup" label a pattern in the numbers. How delivery is analysed
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Digidrive Distributors Limited announced the proceedings and voting results of its 4th Annual General Meeting held on September 16, 2026. Shareholders approved all three agenda items, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements, the reappointment of director Mr. Alok Kalani, and a material related party transaction with group company Saregama India Limited. For the related party transaction resolution, interested promoters abstained, and 99.94% of voting public non-institutional shareholders voted in favor.
- All 3 resolutions passed, including approval of a material related party transaction with Saregama India Limited
- 54 members attended the meeting through Video Conferencing, representing public and promoter groups
- Total shareholder count stood at 36,547 as of the record date of September 09, 2026
- On the related party transaction resolution, 144,152 votes (99.94%) were cast in favor with 84 against, while promoters abstained
Digidrive Distributors Limited has scheduled its 4th Annual General Meeting (AGM) for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST through Video Conferencing. The company has fixed September 9, 2026, as the record cut-off date to determine voting eligibility for shareholders. Along with the notice, the company has published and circulated its Annual Report for FY 2025-26.
- 4th Annual General Meeting scheduled for September 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM IST via Video Conferencing
- Voting cut-off date fixed as Wednesday, September 9, 2026
- Annual Report for FY 2025-26 released and dispatched electronically to shareholders
Digidrive Distributors reported a consolidated revenue of ₹10.24 Cr for Q1 FY27, a 6.8% increase from ₹9.59 Cr in Q1 FY26. The company achieved a turnaround in profitability, posting a consolidated Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹0.36 Cr compared to a loss of ₹2.07 Cr in the preceding quarter. A major highlight is the standalone Total Comprehensive Income of ₹30.93 Cr, driven by a ₹31.29 Cr gain in Other Comprehensive Income, reflecting a significant increase in the valuation of its investment portfolio. The publication segment also showed recovery, contributing ₹0.66 Cr to segment results.
- Consolidated Revenue from operations increased to ₹10.24 Cr from ₹9.59 Cr YoY.
- Consolidated Profit Before Tax turned positive at ₹0.36 Cr vs a loss of ₹0.03 Cr YoY.
- Standalone Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) surged to ₹31.29 Cr, primarily from investment revaluation.
- Investment segment assets grew to ₹313.05 Cr from ₹276.54 Cr in the previous quarter.
- Publication segment revenue rose to ₹4.81 Cr, up from ₹4.53 Cr in the same period last year.
Digidrive Distributors Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations for the period ending June 30, 2026. The Registrar, MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd, confirmed that all securities of the company are currently held in dematerialized form. No requests for dematerialization or other corporate actions were received from shareholders during the quarter. This is a standard administrative filing required by SEBI to ensure the integrity of shareholding records.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- 100% of the company's securities are confirmed to be held in dematerialized form
- Zero requests received from shareholders for dematerialization during the quarter
- Certificate issued by Registrar MUFG Intime India Pvt. Ltd on July 09, 2026
Digidrive Distributors Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting July 1, 2026. This routine regulatory measure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the announcement of Q1 FY 2026-27 financial results. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the Unaudited Financial Results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, are declared. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results is yet to be announced.
- Trading window closure starts on July 1, 2026, for the quarter ending June 30, 2026.
- The closure applies to all designated persons as per the Company's Insider Trading Prohibition Code.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the Unaudited Financial Results.
- The board meeting date for result approval will be notified separately in due course.
STEL Holdings Limited has submitted a formal declaration under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI Takeover Regulations regarding its stake in Digidrive Distributors Limited. The entity confirmed holding 320 shares as of March 31, 2026. Crucially, the disclosure states that no encumbrances or pledges were created on these shares, directly or indirectly, during the 2025-26 financial year. This filing is a standard annual compliance requirement for promoter group entities to ensure transparency in shareholding patterns.
- STEL Holdings confirms a holding of 320 shares in Digidrive Distributors Limited as of March 31, 2026.
- Declaration issued under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.
- The filing confirms zero encumbrances or pledges were made on the held shares during the entire FY 2025-26.
- The disclosure was submitted to the Audit Committee of Digidrive Distributors as well as the NSE and BSE stock exchanges.
Digidrive Distributors reported a standalone net profit of ₹6.64 crore for FY26, up 26.7% from ₹5.24 crore in FY25, despite a marginal decline in annual revenue to ₹27.50 crore. The fourth quarter (Q4 FY26) was weak, posting a net loss of ₹5 lakhs compared to a profit of ₹4.54 crore in the previous year's quarter, largely due to a sequential drop in other income. A significant concern is the Total Comprehensive Income for the year, which turned into a loss of ₹1.64 crore due to fair value losses in the investment segment. The company's performance remains heavily dependent on its investment portfolio rather than its core trading operations.
- Annual Net Profit increased to ₹6.64 crore in FY26 from ₹5.24 crore in FY25.
- Revenue from operations for FY26 remained stagnant at ₹27.50 crore vs ₹27.84 crore YoY.
- Q4 FY26 recorded a net loss of ₹5 lakhs against a profit of ₹6.19 crore in Q3 FY26.
- Total Comprehensive Income for FY26 was a loss of ₹1.64 crore, impacted by ₹9.81 crore in investment valuation losses.
- Full-year Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved to ₹1.72 from ₹1.36 in the previous year.
Digidrive Distributors Limited has informed the stock exchanges that its trading window for dealing in securities will be closed starting April 1, 2026. This closure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations for the upcoming Q4 and full-year financial results for the period ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed for all designated persons until 48 hours after the audited financial results are declared. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be announced at a later date.
- Trading window closure begins on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
- Closure pertains to the Audited Financial Results for Q4 and the full year ending March 31, 2026.
- The restriction applies to all Designated Persons as defined by the Company's Insider Trading Prohibition Code.
- Window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared to the exchanges.
Digidrive Distributors reported a significant turnaround in Q3 FY26, posting a standalone net profit of ₹6.19 crore compared to a loss of ₹0.11 crore in the same quarter last year. While revenue from operations saw a modest year-on-year growth of 4% to ₹7.50 crore, the bottom line was primarily driven by a substantial increase in Other Income, which rose to ₹9.43 crore. The company also recorded a minor exceptional charge of ₹4 lakhs related to the implementation of new Labour Codes. Segmentally, the investment division was the primary driver of profitability this quarter.
- Net Profit turned positive at ₹6.19 crore in Q3 FY26 against a loss of ₹0.11 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Revenue from operations grew 4% YoY to ₹7.50 crore, though it declined 8% on a sequential basis from ₹8.16 crore.
- Other Income surged to ₹9.43 crore in Q3 FY26, significantly boosting the total income to ₹16.93 crore.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) improved significantly to ₹1.61 from a negative ₹0.03 in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
- An exceptional item of ₹4 lakhs was recognized due to the financial impact of the new Government Labour Codes.
Digidrive Distributors Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations for the period ended December 31, 2025. The Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, confirmed that all securities of the company are held in dematerialized form. The report indicates that no requests for dematerialization or rematerialization were received or processed during the quarter. This is a standard procedural disclosure required by SEBI for all listed entities.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended December 31, 2025.
- Registrar MUFG Intime India confirmed all securities are maintained in dematerialized form.
- Zero requests for dematerialization or corporate actions were received during the reporting period.
Digidrive Distributors Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting January 01, 2026. This move is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the declaration of financial results. The closure pertains to the unaudited financial results for the third quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The trading window will remain closed until 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared to the exchanges.
- Trading window closure begins on January 01, 2026, for all designated persons.
- Closure is related to the Q3 and nine-month financial results ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the announcement of the financial results.
- The specific date for the Board Meeting to approve results will be notified separately.
- Compliance is maintained under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue for H1 FY26 was INR 2,474 Lakhs, a slight decline of 0.8% from INR 2,495 Lakhs YoY. By segment: Trading revenue fell 17.4% to INR 1,322 Lakhs from INR 1,601 Lakhs; Publication revenue grew 28.8% to INR 1,152 Lakhs from INR 894 Lakhs.
Geographic Revenue Split
Primarily domestic (India) market focus as operations are linked to India's economic conditions and digital marketplaces. Specific regional % split not disclosed.
Profitability Margins
Standalone Net Profit Ratio improved significantly to 18.85% in FY25 from 13.61% in FY24, an increase of 5.24%. Standalone PAT margin rose from 11% to 19% YoY.
EBITDA Margin
Standalone EBITDA margin improved by 10%, rising from 15% in FY24 to 25% in FY25. Consolidated PBT for H1 FY26 was INR 117 Lakhs, down 40% from INR 195 Lakhs YoY.
Capital Expenditure
Standalone Right to Use Assets increased to INR 48 Lakhs as of Sept 2025 from INR 2 Lakhs in March 2025. Non-current investments grew to INR 29,697 Lakhs from INR 28,088 Lakhs.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Finance costs for H1 FY26 were INR 5 Lakhs, up from INR 3 Lakhs YoY. Specific credit ratings and interest rate percentages were not disclosed in available documents.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Raw material consumed and purchase of stock-in-trade for digital marketplace products and magazine publishing. Specific material names not disclosed.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material and stock-in-trade costs are included in operating expenses. Standalone revenue decreased 28.8% in FY25, but EBITDA increased 17.5%, suggesting improved procurement efficiency.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Focus on advanced and scalable technology to support a diverse range of products and improve productivity.
Logistics & Distribution
Diversifying distribution channels and strengthening digital presence to capture advertising revenue and retain readers.
Strategic Growth
Growth Strategy
Achieved through product differentiation, customer loyalty initiatives, and strategic collaborations. The company focuses on strengthening its digital presence and diversifying distribution channels to counter competition from social media and digital news platforms.
Products & Services
Magazines (published via subsidiary Open Media Network Private Limited) and products traded in digital marketplaces.
Brand Portfolio
Open Media Network, RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, Digidrive.
Market Expansion
Exploring new revenue streams and innovative marketing strategies to attract and retain readers in the magazine industry.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic collaborations aligned with changing consumer preferences are mentioned as a navigation tool for market challenges.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The media industry is shifting rapidly toward digital news platforms and social media, which are capturing advertising revenue. The industry is also facing regulatory scrutiny regarding price collusion.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from national and international media players using publishing, television, digital, and social media channels.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantage through advanced scalable technology and being part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which provides access to credit facilities and strategic oversight.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Operational performance is closely linked to India's GDP growth, inflation, and wealth levels, which directly impact consumer demand for discretionary digital and media products.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward digital consumption and technology adoption is reshaping the competitive environment for traditional magazines.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Subject to the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, and scrutiny from the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regarding price collusion among media firms.
Taxation Policy Impact
Current tax assets (net) stood at INR 39 Lakhs as of Sept 2025. Specific tax rate percentages not disclosed.
Legal Contingencies
The company notes recent regulatory scrutiny, such as CCI investigations into price collusion among major media and advertising firms, as a complex market challenge.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Economic volatility impacting consumer demand and intense competition from digital news platforms capturing advertising revenue.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in the Indian domestic market (100% of operations).
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on digital marketplace platforms and vendors for traded products.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
High risk due to the rapid shift to digital news and social media; mitigated by implementing advanced and scalable technology.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Trade receivables stood at INR 203 Lakhs as of Sept 2025. Provision for doubtful debts/advances of INR 3 Lakhs was made in H1 FY26.