Standalone Financial Results (Quarter Ended June 30, 2026)

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone financial results for Q1 FY27 at their meeting held on August 10, 2026 (02:05 PM to 04:20 PM).

Financial Performance:

  • Revenue from operations: ₹443.61 million
  • Total income: ₹443.61 million
  • Total expenses: ₹533.81 million
  • Loss before tax: ₹(90.20) million
  • Loss after tax: ₹(90.23) million
  • Total comprehensive loss: ₹(91.07) million
  • Basic EPS: ₹(2.56)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹(2.56)
  • Paid-up equity share capital: ₹176.36 million (face value ₹5 each)

Consolidated Financial Results (Quarter Ended June 30, 2026)

Financial Performance:

  • Revenue from operations: ₹1,145.48 million
  • Other income: ₹39.26 million
  • Total income: ₹1,184.74 million
  • Total expenses: ₹1,375.23 million
  • Loss before exceptional items and tax: ₹(190.49) million
  • Loss before tax: ₹(190.49) million
  • Loss after tax: ₹(187.30) million
  • Total comprehensive loss: ₹(193.03) million
  • Basic EPS: ₹(5.07)
  • Diluted EPS: ₹(5.07)
  • Paid-up equity share capital: ₹176.36 million

Subsidiary Performance:

9 subsidiaries included in consolidation contributed:

  • Total revenues: ₹530.21 million
  • Total net loss after tax: ₹25.32 million
  • Total comprehensive loss: ₹30.78 million

Board Decisions

1. Financial Results Approval: Considered and approved unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for quarter ended June 30, 2026

2. Auditor Re-appointment: Re-appointed M/s. Walker Chandiok & Co LLP (Firm Registration No. 001076N/N500013) as statutory auditors for five years from conclusion of 55th AGM till conclusion of 60th AGM (FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31), subject to shareholder approval

3. Record Date: Fixed September 16, 2026 as record date for Annual General Meeting

4. AGM Convening: Approved notice of 55th Annual General Meeting to be convened on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 03:00 PM through video conferencing

Auditor Review

Walker Chandiok & Co LLP issued unmodified opinion limited review reports on both standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results dated August 10, 2026.

Key Notes to Financial Results

1. Seasonality: Company experiences higher book sales during January-March due to academic sessions starting in April. Revenue generally lower during other quarters.

2. Labour Code Impact: Government implemented four Labour Codes effective November 21, 2025. Company recognized additional provision of ₹13.80 million as exceptional item in previous year ended March 31, 2026.

3. Investment Diminution: During quarter ended March 31, 2026, recognized diminution in carrying value of investment in subsidiaries amounting to ₹55.25 million.

4. Tax Regime: Company intends to opt for lower tax regime under Section 1158AA of Income-tax Act, 1961 from FY 2026-27. Deferred tax recalculated accordingly.

Subsidiaries Included in Consolidation

1. Vikas Publishing House Private Limited

2. Chhaya Prakashani Limited

3. New Saraswati House (India) Private Limited

4. Safari Digital Education Initiatives Private Limited

5. BPI (India) Private Limited

6. Edutor Technologies India Private Limited

7. S. Chand Edutech Private Limited

8. Indian Progressive Publishing Co Private Limited

9. Convergia Digital Education Private Limited

10. Shri Shyamlal Printing Press Private Limited

11. CPD Singapore Education Services Pte. Ltd. (w.e.f. 29 January 2026)