Signpost India Limited issued a press release pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations, announcing its audited financial results for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

Financial Performance

The company reported its strongest annual performance to date:

  • Revenue: ₹576 crore, representing a 27% year-on-year increase
  • EBITDA: ₹151.53 crore (₹15,153 lakhs), showing 61.03% growth from ₹94.10 crore (₹9,410 lakhs) in the previous year
  • Profit After Tax: ₹70.21 crore (₹7,021 lakhs), more than doubling with 107.09% growth from ₹33.90 crore (₹3,390 lakhs) in the previous year
  • Return on Equity: Increased from 15.18% to 24.40%
  • Return on Assets: Improved from 6.11% to 10.21%
  • Debt-Equity Ratio: Declined from 0.75x to 0.68x, indicating improved financial conservatism

Operational Highlights

The company operates within the WEST ecosystem (Work, Entertainment, Shopping, Transit) focusing on urban transit infrastructure:

  • Added 67 stations to the Bangalore Metro (BMRCL) network
  • Secured the Kolkata Streetscape Renaissance project
  • Deployed over 1,000 green fleet buses across Mumbai and Goa
  • Digital advertising share of total revenue grew from 19% to 26% within a single year

Geographic Expansion

Signpost India expanded its operational footprint to 32 active urban centers, adding 9 new cities during FY2025-26:

  • New cities activated: Agra, Ayodhya, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur, Lucknow, Guwahati, Kolkata, Chennai, and Chandigarh
  • The company plans to reach 100 cities as part of its expansion strategy

Credit Rating Update

CRISIL upgraded the company's credit rating during the year:

  • Long-Term Rating: Upgraded to A-
  • Short-Term Rating: Upgraded to A2+

The upgrade acknowledges improved cash generation and balance sheet discipline.

Management Commentary

Shripad Ashtekar, Managing Director, stated: "Our performance this fiscal year demonstrates the clear execution of our transit-first strategy. By investing systematically into foundational civic infrastructure - like the Bangalore Metro and modern green bus fleets - we have built long-term media networks that scale efficiently. The simultaneous doubling of our net profit and lowering of our debt ratio proves the health of our operating model. Moving forward, we remain focused on expanding our digital footprint and leveraging data analytics to drive sustainable value for all stakeholders."