DB / Q4-FY26 / risks

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Material risks this quarter

Newsprint cost inflation

Newsprint prices expected to rise 6-8% in Q1 FY27, which could compress margins if not offset by ad revenue growth.

high

Circulation volume decline

Circulation dropped ~2% YoY to 39 lakh copies; structural headwinds and delivery boy shortages may persist.

medium

Digital monetization uncertainty

Digital business has 20M MAUs but no clear timeline for meaningful revenue; new hire yet to show results.

medium

Geopolitical impact on advertiser sentiment

PM's call for restrained discretionary spending may affect advertising in jewelry, real estate, and auto sectors.

medium