Jagran Prakashan Limited is an India-based company engaged in the printing and publication of newspapers and magazines. It is a diversified media conglomerate with interests spanning across printing and publication, FM radio, digital media, outdoor advertising, event management, and activation services. Incorporated in 1942 by Shri Puran Chandra Gupta, the company is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Jagran Prakashan operates across several key segments: Printing, Publishing and Digital; FM Radio; and Others (including outdoor advertising and event management).
The company operates 10 different print titles across various categories, boasting a presence across 13 states and UTs with over 300 editions/sub-editions of its daily newsprints, reaching approximately 84 million readers.
Its flagship newspaper, Dainik Jagran, is the largest Hindi daily newsprint, while Inquilab is a leading Urdu newspaper in India.
The print portfolio also includes:
- Dainik Jagran: A daily newspaper
- Inquilab: An Urdu daily newspaper
- Punjabi Jagran: A Punjabi newspaper
- Sakhi: A Hindi magazine
- Khet Khalihaan: A monthly agricultural magazine
- Dainik Jagran Inext: A bilingual newspaper
- mid-day: A compact newspaper
- mid-day Gujarati: A Gujarati newspaper
Jagran Prakashan holds a strong position in the radio broadcasting sector with popular stations such as Radio City, Big FM, and My FM. In digital media, the company provides news and entertainment content through its website and mobile applications. Additionally, it offers outdoor advertising services via its subsidiary, Jagran Solutions.
As of May 30, 2025, Jagran Prakashan Ltd (JAGRAN) has a market capitalization of ₹1,808.71 Crore. The company's 52-week high is ₹111.40, and its 52-week low is ₹65.01.
- Stock P/E Ratio: 13.82
- Stock P/B Ratio: 0.83
For the March quarter of FY25, Jagran Prakashan Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of ₹51.46 crore, compared to a net profit of ₹6.02 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal year.
Revenue from operations for Q4 FY25 was down 5.6% to ₹481 crore, from ₹509.64 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
For the financial year ended March 31, 2025, the company's consolidated profit declined 43% to ₹93.93 crore, from ₹164.91 crore a year ago. Total consolidated income for FY25 was down 1.5% to ₹1,993.45 crore.
Overall, net profit declined 28.74% to ₹130.93 crore in FY25 compared to ₹183.74 crore in FY24. Sales also saw a decline of 2.37% to ₹1,888.13 crore in FY25 from ₹1,933.91 crore in FY24.
The company has experienced poor sales growth, recording -2.08% over the past five years. Its revenue has grown at a yearly rate of -3.38% over the last five years, contrasting with an industry average of -0.45%.
Jagran Prakashan Ltd maintains a healthy dividend payout of 67.5%, offering a good dividend yield of 7.22%.
The board approved an interim dividend of 300% (₹6/- per equity share on face value of ₹2/- per equity share) for the financial year ending March 31, 2025. The record date for the interim dividend is May 30, 2025.
- Face Value: ₹2.00
- Book Value: ₹89.5
- ROCE (Return on Capital Employed): 6.87%
- ROE (Return on Equity): 4.85%
- Promoter Holding: 69.0%
Jagran Prakashan Ltd (JAGRAN) operates within the Communication Services sector, specifically the Publishing sub-sector. Despite facing challenges in the evolving media landscape, the company maintains its position as one of India's leading media conglomerates. Its diverse portfolio, spanning print, radio, digital, and outdoor advertising, ensures extensive reach across multiple platforms and regions in India. Over the last 5 years, the company's market share decreased from 22.41% to 19.3%.
Jagran Prakashan announced the resignation of Bharat Gupta, Executive President-Digital (Senior Management Personnel), effective March 31, 2025.
In the main management, Mahendra Mohan Gupta serves as Chairman, and Amit Jaiswal is the Company Secretary for Jagran Prakashan Ltd.
Jagran Prakashan continues to navigate the challenging media industry environment, leveraging its established brands and extensive reach across India.
