Date: August 21, 2026

Company Overview

Jagran Prakashan Limited (CIN: L22219UP1975PLC004147) was incorporated in 1975 with registered office at Jagran Building, 2, Sarvodaya Nagar, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India-208005. The company has paid-up capital of ₹4,353.09 lakhs and is listed on BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Business Activities Breakdown (90% of Turnover)

  • Advertisement revenue: 64.99% (sale of advertisement space in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu language newspapers including digital advertisement)
  • Newspaper and magazine: 19.37% (sale of newspapers and publications)
  • Outdoor advertising: 9.56% (hoarding, billboard, bus shelters, railway stations, LED panels)
  • Event management: 4.13% (brand activation, event management, creative service)
  • Others: 1.95% (printing job work and scrap sales)

Operational Footprint

  • 32 printing facilities and 10 key business offices across India
  • Pan-India market coverage with 1.29% export contribution to total turnover
  • B2B clients: corporate organizations, educational institutions, government departments, NGOs, advertising agencies
  • B2C model: direct service to individual consumers through print and digital platforms

Employee Statistics

  • Total employees: 6,285 (4,157 permanent + 2,128 other than permanent)
  • Total workers: 750 (711 permanent + 39 other than permanent)
  • Gender representation: 16.6% women on Board of Directors (3 out of 18), 0% women in KMP positions
  • Differently abled: 6 employees and 1 worker
  • Turnover rate: 12.6% for permanent employees, 5.8% for permanent workers in current FY

Subsidiary and Associate Companies

  • Holding: Jagran Media Network Investment Private Limited (67.97% holding)
  • Subsidiaries: Midday Infomedia Limited (100%), Music Broadcast Limited (74.05%)
  • Associates: Leet OOH Media Private Limited (48.84%), X-Pert Publicity Private Limited (39.20%), MMI Online Limited (44.92%)

Financial Metrics

  • Turnover: ₹1,64,723.56 lakhs
  • Net worth: ₹1,81,081.41 lakhs
  • CSR applicable: Yes
  • Accounts payable days: 51 days (current FY) vs 57 days (previous FY)

Governance and Compliance

  • Code of Conduct and Ethics approved by Board applicable to all Directors and Senior Management
  • Vigil Mechanism/Whistleblower Policy in place
  • Supplier/Vendor Code of Conduct enforced with zero-tolerance policy
  • 100% compliance with PF, ESI, and Gratuity provisions

Grievance Redressal (FY 2025-26)

  • Investors & Shareholders: 84 complaints received, all resolved
  • Employees and workers: 1 POSH complaint reported and resolved
  • Communities, Customers, Value chain partners: Nil complaints

Material ESG Issues Identified

1. Climate Change and Resilience (Risk & Opportunity): Addressing through solar installations, energy-efficient systems, and Vio-Green Plate Technology

2. Waste Management (Opportunity): Implementing tracking systems and recycling initiatives

3. Water Management (Opportunity): ETP installations and water harvesting structures

4. Human Capital Development (Opportunity): Training programs and fair wage policies

5. Occupational Health & Safety (Risk): Safety committees and regular training

Energy and Environmental Performance

  • Energy consumption: 85,504.5 GJ total (3,413.8 GJ renewable + 82,590.7 GJ non-renewable)
  • Energy intensity: 51.9 GJ/₹Crore turnover
  • Water consumption: 20,931 KL groundwater
  • Water intensity: 12.71 KL/₹Crore turnover
  • GHG emissions: Scope 1 - 744.7 MT CO2e, Scope 2 - 14,315.6 MT CO2e
  • Waste generated: 5,258.66 MT total (2,773.2 MT paper, 1,476.5 MT printing waste)

CSR and Community Initiatives

Guided by 'Saat Sarokaar' principles:

  • Poverty Eradication
  • Healthy Society
  • Educated Society
  • Women Empowerment
  • Environment Conservation
  • Water Conservation
  • Population Management

Key programs include Mission 1000 (cleanliness), Hriday Ki Baat (CPR training), Kitne Surakshit Hain Hum (school safety), and medical camps benefiting 9,700+ individuals.

Training and Development

  • Board and KMPs: 1 training program (100% coverage)
  • Employees: 357 programs (7.6% coverage)
  • Workers: 19 programs (3% coverage)
  • Human rights training: 49.24% employees, 69.73% workers covered

Performance Metrics

  • Median remuneration: Board ₹252.49 lakhs, KMP ₹235.24 lakhs, Employees ₹2.9-3.3 lakhs, Workers ₹2.9-5.1 lakhs
  • Gross wages to females: 5.4% of total wages
  • Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate: 0.00 for both employees and workers
  • POSH complaints: 1 reported and resolved

Industry Affiliations

13 trade associations including Audit Bureau of Circulations, Indian Newspaper Society, Readership Studies Council of India, and Digital News Publishers Association.

Consumer Engagement

  • No consumer complaints received in data privacy, advertising, cyber security, or delivery services
  • Cyber Security and Data Privacy Policy in place
  • No product recalls required

Assurance and Compliance

  • No external assurance obtained for BRSR
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification for Kanpur facility
  • No fines/penalties imposed by regulators
  • Independent internal compliance monitoring through electronic tools