Event Overview

Digicontent Limited has issued notice for its 9th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on September 23, 2026 through Video Conferencing, while simultaneously reporting its audited financial results for FY26 ending March 31, 2026. The AGM will consider approval of financial statements, director reappointments, and other corporate matters.

Financial Performance Highlights (Consolidated)

  • Revenue from Operations: ₹488.7 crore in FY26 (10.4% increase from ₹442.9 crore in FY25)
  • EBITDA Margin: 8.2% in FY26 (declined from 14.5% in FY25)
  • PAT: ₹8.1 lakh in FY26 (96.7% decrease from ₹243.1 lakh in FY25)
  • Exceptional Items: ₹158.9 lakh loss due to statutory impact of new Labour Codes notified by Government of India
  • EPS: ₹0.14 in FY26 (down from ₹4.18 in FY25)
  • Cash Position: Doubled to ₹98.1 lakh from ₹17.3 lakh
  • Borrowings: Reduced by 25.6% to ₹328.0 lakh

AGM Agenda Items

Ordinary Business

Item 1: To receive, consider and adopt Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 2025-26

Item 2: To reappoint Mr. Sandeep Rao as Director retiring by rotation

Special Business

Item 3: To reappoint Mr. Lloyd Mathias as Independent Director for second term of five years from December 1, 2026

Capital Structure & Corporate Actions

  • Authorized Share Capital: Increased to ₹13.00 crore from ₹12.00 crore during FY26
  • Paid-up Share Capital: ₹11.64 crore (5.82 crore equity shares)
  • Preferential Issue: Board approved issue of 1.41 crore warrants at ₹26.41 each to raise ₹37.20 crore, subject to shareholder approval
  • ESOP Expenses: ₹56.3 lakh during FY26 with 24.09 lakh Restricted Stock Units granted
  • Promoter Holding: The Hindustan Times Limited holds 66.81%

Auditor's Report & Compliance

S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP issued an unqualified opinion confirming:

  • Adequate internal financial controls operating effectively as of March 31, 2026
  • Clean audit opinion on consolidated financial statements
  • Compliance with SEBI Listing Regulations and Companies Act 2013 provisions

Subsidiary Information

  • HT Digital Streams Limited: Wholly-owned material subsidiary
  • Subsidiary Performance: Total assets ₹299.28 crore, revenue ₹496.21 crore, PAT ₹118.6 lakh
  • Subsidiary Buyback: Bought back 12.18 lakh equity shares from Digicontent at ₹86.75 per share

Key Operational Metrics

  • Digital Media Business: Operates hindustantimes.com, livemint.com, livehindustan.com, and niche platforms
  • Employee Strength: 1,639 employees (including subsidiary)
  • CSR Expenditure: ₹53 lakh on health camps and child education

Corporate Governance

  • Board Composition: 6 Directors (3 Non-Executive Non-Independent, 3 Independent Directors)
  • Board Meetings: 5 meetings held during FY26
  • Committee Structure: Audit, Stakeholders' Relationship, Nomination & Remuneration, Banking & Finance Committees

Important Dates

  • AGM Date: September 23, 2026
  • Remote e-voting Period: September 18-22, 2026
  • Record Date: September 16, 2026
  • Financial Statements Approval: May 19, 2026

Contingent Liabilities

Various disputed tax demands totaling approximately ₹116.08 crore relating to Service Tax, GST, and Income Tax matters, for which management believes no provision is required based on legal advice.