Just Dial Limited (JUSTDIAL)

Founder and promoter V.S.S. Mani has acquired 2,39,647 equity shares of Just Dial Limited on September 28, 2026. The acquisition was conducted via an inter-se transfer by way of a gift from promoter group member Mrs. Eshwary Krishnan. The transaction was executed under the exemption provided in Regulation 10(1)(a)(ii) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011, following a prior Regulation 10(5) intimation on August 21, 2026.

• Acquisition of 2,39,647 equity shares by promoter V.S.S. Mani
• Shares gifted by Mrs. Eshwary Krishnan, a person forming part of the promoter group
• Transaction date recorded as September 28, 2026
• Exemption claimed under SEBI Takeover Regulation 10(1)(a)(ii) with prior notice on August 21, 2026

Just Dial Limited announced the results of its 32nd Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2026, where shareholders approved all four proposed resolutions with the requisite majority. Key approvals included the re-appointment of Mr. Ranjit Pandit as an Independent Director for a second 5-year term ending August 31, 2031 (passed with 93.73% votes in favour). Additionally, shareholders approved the adoption of FY26 audited financial statements and the re-appointment of retiring directors Mr. V. Subramaniam and Ms. Geeta Fulwadaya.

• Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Independent Director Mr. Ranjit Pandit for a 5-year term from Sep 1, 2026 to Aug 31, 2031 with 93.73% approval
• Adoption of FY26 audited financial statements passed overwhelmingly with 99.9998% votes in favour (7,42,57,085 votes)
• Re-appointment of directors retiring by rotation, Mr. V. Subramaniam and Ms. Geeta Fulwadaya, approved with 99.31% and 99.83% votes respectively
• A total of 82,345 shareholders were on record as of the cut-off date of August 24, 2026

Just Dial Limited announced the voting results and Scrutinizer's Report for its 32nd Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2026. All four resolutions were passed with requisite majority, with overall voter turnout standing at 87.32% (7,42,61,525 votes polled). Key approvals include the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the re-appointment of Independent Director Mr. Ranjit Pandit for a 5-year term through August 31, 2031 (passed with 93.73% overall approval, despite 43.42% institutional votes cast against). Resolutions appointing Mr. V. Subramaniam and Ms. Geeta Fulwadaya retiring by rotation were also approved.

• All 4 ordinary and special resolutions approved at the 32nd AGM held on August 31, 2026
• Overall voter participation stood at 87.32% with 7,42,61,525 valid votes polled
• Adoption of FY26 financial statements passed with 99.9998% approval
• Re-appointment of Independent Director Mr. Ranjit Pandit approved with 93.73% votes in favour, though 43.42% of institutional votes were cast against

Just Dial Limited concluded its 32nd Annual General Meeting on August 31, 2026, held via video conferencing. Shareholders approved all four proposed resolutions with requisite majority, including the adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. Key board appointments were also ratified, including the reappointment of Independent Director Ranjit Pandit for a second 5-year term effective September 1, 2026. Detailed voting results and scrutinizer reports will be submitted separately to the stock exchanges.

• 32nd Annual General Meeting held on August 31, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:27 p.m. IST
• All 4 ordinary and special resolutions approved with requisite majority
• Adoption of audited financial statements for FY ended March 31, 2026
• Re-appointment of Independent Director Ranjit Pandit for a 5-year term from September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2031
• Remote e-voting took place from August 26, 2026 (9:00 AM) to August 30, 2026 (5:00 PM)

Promoter V.S.S. Mani has submitted a pre-transaction disclosure under SEBI SAST Regulation 10(5) to acquire 2,39,647 equity shares (0.28% stake) of Just Dial Limited from promoter group member Mrs. Eshwary Krishnan. The proposed transfer is an inter-se gift at nil consideration, scheduled to take place on or after August 31, 2026. Following the transfer, V.S.S. Mani's individual holding will rise from 7.61% to 7.89%, while Eshwary Krishnan's holding will reduce to nil. The combined shareholding of the involved promoter group members remains unchanged at 7.89% (67,07,834 shares).

• Proposed acquisition of 2,39,647 equity shares representing 0.28% of total share capital.
• Off-market inter-se transfer by way of gift involving nil consideration.
• Acquirer V.S.S. Mani's stake to increase from 7.61% (64,68,187 shares) to 7.89% (67,07,834 shares).
• Aggregate promoter group holding involved remains steady at 7.89% (67,07,834 shares).

Just Dial Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26, reporting a turnover of ₹1,432.35 Cr. The company maintains a massive workforce of 13,251 employees, though it continues to face a high overall employee turnover rate of 53%. Customer complaints showed improvement, decreasing to 610 from 791 in the previous year. Crucially for a data-driven business, the company reported zero data breaches during the period.

• Annual turnover for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹1,432.35 Cr, primarily driven by search business (98% of turnover)
• Total employee strength reached 13,251, with a 30% female representation in the workforce
• Overall employee turnover rate remains high at 53%, though improved from 63% two years prior
• Customer complaints reduced by 22.8% year-on-year to 610 total cases
• Reported zero instances of data breaches or cybersecurity incidents involving customer data

Just Dial Limited has scheduled its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) for August 31, 2026, to be held via video conferencing. The company released its FY 2025-26 annual report, highlighting a revenue of ₹1,213.86 Cr and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹497.02 Cr. The company maintains a robust balance sheet with cash and investments totaling ₹5,852.25 Cr, which is significantly higher than its total debt of ₹85 Cr. Active paid campaigns reached 631,530, reflecting a steady growth in its SME-focused subscription model.

• Revenue from operations for FY 2025-26 stood at ₹1,213.86 Cr
• Operating EBITDA reached ₹357.52 Cr with a margin of 29.5%
• Cash and investments balance is strong at ₹5,852.25 Cr as of March 31, 2026
• Active business listings grew to 54.7 million across 11,000+ pin codes
• Active paid campaigns increased to 631,530, supported by a sales force of 10,470 employees

Justdial reported a 5.8% QoQ increase in quarterly unique visitors to 192.9 million for Q1 FY27. The company is undergoing a significant leadership shift as founder V.S.S. Mani will step down as CEO on July 31, 2026, succeeded by Dinkar Ayilavarapu on August 1, 2026. Additionally, Dinesh Taluja (formerly of Reliance Retail) has been appointed as the new CFO effective July 11, 2026. Active paid campaigns reached 639,200, while the database expanded to 56.1 million listings.

• Quarterly unique visitors grew to 192.9 million in Q1 FY27 from 182.4 million in Q4 FY26.
• Active paid campaigns increased to 639,200, representing a modest growth from 623,970 in Q2 FY26.
• Total listings reached 56.1 million with a database of 160.5 million ratings and reviews.
• Founder V.S.S. Mani to complete his term as MD & CEO on July 31, 2026.
• Dinesh Taluja appointed as CFO effective July 11, 2026, following his resignation as Non-Executive Director.

Just Dial reported a 9.9% YoY increase in operating revenue to ₹327.5 Cr for Q1 FY27, supported by a 6.6% sequential growth. Net Profit rose 4.1% YoY to ₹166.2 Cr, though it was heavily reliant on Other Income (treasury gains) of ₹131.5 Cr, which accounted for nearly 79% of the profit. Operating EBITDA margins compressed by 233 bps YoY to 26.7% due to increased sales hiring and technology investments. The company maintains a massive cash and investment balance of ₹6,022.1 Cr, which is approximately 118% of its reported net worth of ₹5,106 Cr.

• Operating Revenue grew 9.9% YoY to ₹327.5 Cr, with a 6.6% QoQ increase.
• Net Profit stood at ₹166.2 Cr, supported by ₹131.5 Cr in Other Income from treasury gains.
• Active Paid Campaigns reached 639,200, representing a 3.5% YoY growth.
• Cash and Investments increased to ₹6,022.1 Cr, up from ₹5,429.8 Cr a year ago.
• Total Listings grew 13.0% YoY to 56.1 million, with 1.46 million net additions in the quarter.

Just Dial Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons and their relatives starting July 1, 2026. This action is a standard regulatory requirement under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the declaration of financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the Q1 FY27 results are officially released to the exchanges. This is a routine administrative filing and does not reflect any change in the company's operational performance or financial health.

• Trading window closure commences on July 1, 2026
• Closure pertains to the financial results for the first quarter ending June 30, 2026
• Window to reopen 48 hours after the financial results become generally available
• Applicable to all Designated Persons and their immediate relatives as per SEBI norms

Ramani Iyer, a member of the Promoter Group of Just Dial Limited, has filed a formal declaration under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The filing confirms that no encumbrance, such as a pledge or lien, was created on his shareholding, directly or indirectly, during the financial year 2025-26. This is a routine annual compliance disclosure intended to provide transparency regarding promoter shareholding stability.

• Declaration submitted by Promoter Group member Ramani Iyer for the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
• Confirms zero direct or indirect encumbrances created on Just Dial shares during the period.
• Compliance fulfilled under Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011.
• Disclosure submitted to BSE, NSE, and Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India.