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What management said would happen.

Advertising revenue growth of strong single-digit in FY27

Management expects continued strong single-digit advertising growth in FY27, with April showing double-digit growth.

revenue

EBITDA margin maintenance around 24-26%

Management believes maintaining EBITDA margin at current levels (24-26%) is achievable despite newsprint cost pressures.

margins

Newsprint cost increase of 6-8% in Q1 FY27

Newsprint prices expected to rise 6-8% in Q1 FY27 due to global supply dynamics and rupee depreciation.

other

Capex of ~₹120 crore for property buyouts

Company plans to spend ~₹120 crore on buying out rented properties for printing presses and offices to reduce rental costs.

capex