Quint Digital Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
Summary generated by AI from the official transcript Quint Digital Ltd filed with BSE on 24 Aug 2026. Every statement cites a verbatim quote from that document — open any citation to read it. This is a record of what management said, not a recommendation. How we check these summaries
The short read
Quint Digital reported consolidated operating revenue of ₹812.3 million for FY 2025-26, up 155% year-on-year, driven by its media-technology businesses outpacing traditional media operations. Consolidated PAT turned around to ₹415.49 million versus a net loss in the prior year, with net worth rising by ₹937.24 million to ₹3,939.48 million and the company ending the year at zero net debt. Management also described the launch of the Time Out India franchise business, the conversion of Quintype Technologies Inc. into a subsidiary, and an increased stake in Lee Enterprises to 14.59%.
Numbers mentioned
Consolidated operating revenue: ₹812.3 million (FY 2025-26)
p. 5
“the Company reported operating revenue of ₹812.3 million, up 155% year-on-year, led by the media-technology businesses outpacing traditional media operations”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated net worth: ₹3,939.48 million (as of 31 March 2026)
p. 5
“lifting net worth by ₹937.24 million to ₹3,939.48 million as of 31 March 2026, with the Company ending the year at zero net debt”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone operating revenue: ₹73.14 million (FY 2025-26)
p. 5
“operating revenue of ₹73.14 million, plus other income of ₹158.38 million, giving total income of ₹231.52 million”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Standalone PBT before exceptional items: INR 5.84 million (FY 2025-26)
p. 5
“PBT (before exceptional items) of INR 5.84 million; PAT of INR 22.30 million”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Consolidated PAT: ₹415.49 million (FY 2025-26)
p. 5
“On the consolidated accounts, PAT turned around to ₹415.49 million, versus a net loss in the prior year — marking a decisive return to profitability.”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
ListenFirst Media revenue: INR 929.4 million (FY26)
p. 4
“which generated INR 929.4 million in revenue in FY26”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Lee Enterprises stake: 14.59%
p. 4
“the Company raised its stake in Lee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ-listed) to 14.59%”
Mr. Parshotam Dass Agarwal, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Number of employees: 74 (as on 31 March 2026)
p. 9
“As on 31 March 2026, we had a total of 74 employees, as reported in the Company's Annual Report.”
Mr. Tarun Belwal, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pending legal matters: four
p. 8
“there are a total of four matters currently pending involving the Company; these are general/routine matters where no material liability arises, and none has been recognized as a contingent liability.”
Mr. Tarun Belwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Media technology vertical turnover: about 130-140 crores
p. 8
“That already has a turnover of about a 130-140 crores right now.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Mark-to-market gain on Lee Enterprises investment: hundred and fifty crore rupee (last six to seven months)
p. 9
“We’ve already mark-to-market bought a hundred and fifty crore rupee gain on this investment, and all of this gain has come in the in the last six to seven months.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
A record of statements made on the call, in the words management used. Parakho does not forecast, endorse or assess them, and their presence here is not a view on whether they will happen.
Time Out Market Delhi launch — launch · November this year
stated firmly by Mr. Raghav Bahl
p. 6
“The senior management team is in place, and with everything on track, we expect to launch in November this year.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue growth — similar to 155% growth · this year
stated conditionally by Mr. Raghav Bahl
p. 7
“Agar unka business plan waisa banta hai jo ki hamara anumaan hai, toh humein lagta hai jo 155% ka jo pichhle saal ka growth hai, usi ke aas paas hi growth hoga is saal ki”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Revenue and profit growth over next two-three years — multiple of revenue growth, bigger multiple of profit growth · next two or three years
stated conditionally by Mr. Raghav Bahl
p. 9
“if these three verticals perform according to what our expectation is and what our objective is, and I think the company will be multiple growth on the top line and an even stronger multiple growth on the bottom line.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Visibility of remaining two verticals in P&L — next six to nine months
stated firmly by Mr. Raghav Bahl
p. 11
“The other two verticals should become visible over the next six to nine months, and both are the larger ones.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Five-year business plan focus areas — three verticals: media technology, digital/physical experiential (Time Out), Lee Enterprises partnership · next three or four years
stated as an aspiration by Mr. Raghav Bahl
p. 9
“So that’s the five year road map for the company.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
Management's answers to analyst questions, in Parakho's words rather than a transcript. Each row names who answered and carries the verbatim quote it was drawn from.
Management said Time Out media operations launched in Delhi and Mumbai with good traction, and the first Time Out Market at Aerocity, Delhi is under construction with launch expected in November.
Answered by Mr. Raghav Bahl
Asked by Mr. Muskan: What is the update on the Time Out business plan?
p. 6
“The first Time Out Market is currently under construction at Aerocity, Delhi.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said they did not have the exact attrition figure available and would revert after the meeting, noting some attrition in the media division alongside growth-driven hiring in Time Out.
Answered by Mr. Tarun Belwal
Asked by Ms. Sandeepa Batiwala: What is the attrition rate of employees in the Company?
p. 7
“We have your registered email ID and will revert to you on this after the meeting.”
Mr. Tarun Belwal, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed four pending general/routine legal matters with no material liability recognized.
Answered by Mr. Tarun Belwal
Asked by Mr. Gaurav Kumar Singh: How many legal cases does the Company have and what steps have been taken to reduce them?
p. 8
“there are a total of four matters currently pending involving the Company; these are general/routine matters where no material liability arises, and none has been recognized as a contingent liability.”
Mr. Tarun Belwal, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management described three verticals — media technology, the Time Out digital/physical experiential business, and the Lee Enterprises partnership — as the basis for growth.
Answered by Mr. Raghav Bahl
Asked by Mr. Gaurav Kumar Singh: What is the plan to maximise shareholder value over the next five years?
p. 8
“we are clearly now building at least three verticals that we will focus on.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said over 99% of profits came from overseas operations last year, and that this would become more balanced once Time Out's domestic operations scale.
Answered by Mr. Raghav Bahl
Asked by Mr. Anil S. Gabria: What percentage of profit comes from the international business, and how many employees does the Company have?
p. 9
“over 99% of profits currently come from overseas operations.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management clarified the company has always been Delhi-based since acquisition and the office shift did not happen in the current year.
Answered by Mr. Raghav Bahl
Asked by Mr. Bimal Kumar Agarwal: What was the reason for the shift of the registered office from Bombay to Delhi?
p. 10
“ever since we acquired the Company, the registered office/headquarters has always been here.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said four verticals are being focused on, with two more expected to become visible in the P&L over the next six to nine months.
Answered by Mr. Raghav Bahl
Asked by Mr. Jehangir Batiwala: What is the Time Out business outlook and overall roadmap?
p. 11
“there are four verticals we are focusing on, and we believe all four are set up for growth.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Stock price has not yet reflected the improved financial performance
p. 7
“Abhi share price mein reflect nahi ho rahi hai, lekin woh aap jaante hain woh stock market jo hai woh thodi der ke baad, thode lag ke baad hi react karti hai.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Balance sheet currently appears small as only two of four verticals are contributing
p. 11
“As of now, the balance sheet looks small because you're only seeing two verticals in play.”
Mr. Raghav Bahl, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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