Just Dial Q1 Net Profit Rises 66% YoY to ₹166.2 Crore

Summary of Key Information:

Reporting Period (Quarter/Year): Quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27)

Nature of Filing / Announcement: Regulatory filing under SEBI Listing Regulations - Outcome of Board Meeting

Audit Opinion:

Clean opinion - Limited review report by Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP stated no material misstatements were found in the unaudited financial results.

Auditor's Comment: The review was conducted in accordance with SRE 2410 and is substantially less in scope than an audit. Nothing came to their attention that causes them to believe the statement contains any material misstatement.

Key Financial Highlights [₹ in million]:

Standalone Results:

Revenue from Operations: ₹3,274.7 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹3,072.4 million (Q1 FY26) - 6.6% YoY increase

Total Income: ₹4,589.3 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹3,558.6 million (Q1 FY26) - 29.0% YoY increase

Net Profit: ₹1,662.2 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,000.0 million (Q1 FY26) - 66.2% YoY increase

EPS: ₹19.54 (Basic and Diluted) vs ₹11.76 (Q1 FY26)

Other Equity: Not specified for quarter

Quarterly Comparison:

Other Financial Metrics:

Employee benefits expense: ₹1,999.1 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹1,840.1 million (Q1 FY26)

Finance cost: ₹17.8 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹18.2 million (Q1 FY26)

Depreciation and amortisation expense: ₹104.9 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹108.9 million (Q1 FY26)

Other expenses: ₹401.6 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹344.5 million (Q1 FY26)

Tax expense: ₹403.7 million (Q1 FY27) vs ₹246.9 million (Q1 FY26)

Paid-up Equity share capital: ₹850.5 million (85,049,032 equity shares of ₹10 each)

Segment-wise Performance:

The Company operates in a single reporting segment namely, 'Search and search related services' hence there is no reportable segment as per requirements of Indian Accounting Standards 108 on 'Operating Segments'.

Corporate Actions:

No dividend declarations, share splits, bonus issues, buybacks, or capital raising activities announced.

Management Changes:

1. Approved the appointment of Mr. Dinkar Ayilavarapu as Chief Executive Officer (designate) and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company w.e.f. July 10, 2026. He shall take over as Chief Executive Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company effective August 1, 2026.

2. Mr. V.S.S. Mani completes his term as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company on July 31, 2026.

3. Noted the resignation of Mr. Dinesh Taluja (DIN: 08144541) as Non-executive Director of the Company with effect from close of business hours on July 10, 2026.

4. Approved the appointment of Mr. Dinesh Taluja as Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of the Company w.e.f. July 11, 2026.

Share Allotment:

During the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the Company issued and allotted 4.375 Equity shares upon conversion of Stock Options granted under the Company's Employees Stock Option Scheme. Consequent to this allotment the paid-up Equity share capital of the Company stands increased to 85,049,032 Equity shares of ₹10/- each.

Other Significant Information:

Exceptional Items:

The Company recognized a one-time, past service cost of ₹210.8 million on account of revision to gratuity benefit resulting from new labour codes as Exceptional item in the Statement of Profit and Loss for the year ended March 31, 2026.

Other Income Breakdown:

Other Income includes fair value gain on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit and loss aggregating ₹1,177.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 and ₹1,139.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Other Income also includes profit on sale of investments.

Revenue Recognition:

'Revenue from operations' is a derived value arrived at by applying the applicable GST rate to the 'Net revenue from operations'.

Corporate Structure:

The Company does not have any subsidiary or associate company and consequently, the Company is not required to prepare consolidated financial results as per applicable laws and regulations.