Kumar Bahukhandi
QDL is India’s leading listed digital media-tech company, strategically positioned at the intersection of media, technology, hospitality and AI. In Q1 FY 2026–27, it:
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Successfully repositioned the company as a global Media-Tech and AI-powered platform, expanding beyond digital publishing into high-growth physical retail, commerce, and experiential ventures.
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Following the successful launch of media vertical of Time Out India, we are advancing toward the launch of India’s first Time Out Market in Aerocity, New Delhi (targeted in early Q3 FY2026-2027), marking a significant milestone in our experiential media and hospitality growth strategy.
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Delivered the strongest-ever consolidated Q1 performance, led by the Media-Tech business, with revenue surging to Rs. 35 Cr.—a remarkable 336% year-on-year growth over Q1 FY2025–26.
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Quintype remains the Group’s key growth engine, delivering robust operational and financial performance while reinforcing its leadership in Media-Tech.
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Quint Digital Limited (QDL) delivered the strongest-ever consolidated Q1 performance
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Revenue from Operations: Q1 FY 2026-27: Rs. 35 Cr. | YoY Growth: 336%
Adjusted Profit Before Tax*: Q1 FY 2026-27: Rs. 4.93 Cr.
* Post adjustment of interest cost and non-cash expenses viz. depreciation and stock option charge. This also includes adjustment of one-time pre-operating expenses of Rs. 1.04 Cr in relation to the launch of Time Out Media and Time Out Markets
Strong Operational Performance: Delivered an adjusted PBT of Rs. 4.93 Cr in Q1 FY2026–27, with the Company on track to achieve its strongest full-year operating performance to date.
Strategic Partnership with Time Out: Quint Digital set to launch India’s first Time Out Market in Aerocity, New Delhi, with opening expected before Diwali.
Entry into the high-growth, scalable digital media-led commerce vertical is expected to significantly increase operating revenue and create a strong new growth engine for the Company.
Strong Media Tech Performance: Quintype’s Media Tech operations delivered robust consolidated revenue of Rs. 33 crore, reflecting the strength and scalability.
Strategic Investment in Lee Enterprises
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Potential for value creation: Increased stake to 14.59% through the acquisition of additional shares @ USD 3.25 per share in Q4 FY 2025-2026. Stake valued at USD 29Mn#
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QDL recognized a mark-to-market gain## of Rs. 10.58 Cr. on its investment in Lee Enterprises in the current quarter. Overall mark-to-market gain## of Rs. 129 Cr.
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Strategic Synergy Potential: Lee Enterprises’ ownership of BLOX Digital creates significant strategic synergy opportunities, strengthening QDL’s ability to expand its footprint across the global media technology ecosystem. This partnership enhances QDL’s long-term growth potential through the joint scaling of AI-powered newsroom solutions, enterprise digital publishing platforms, and next-generation media technologies.
# Closing price as on June 30, 2026 – USD 8.96 per share
# Mark-to-Market gains represent unrealized gains arising from the shareholding in Lee Enterprises. The reported value is subject to fluctuation based on movements in the underlying share price of Lee Enterprises on the NASDAQ.
About Quint Digital Limited
Quint Digital Limited (QDL) (QUINT, BSE 539515) is India’s leading digital and media-tech, AI-focused company. QDL creates innovative ideas in the digital space with cutting-edge technology and engaging formats to propel meaningful change. QDL holds a significant minority stake in Lee Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: “LEE”), a leading American media company that provides trusted local news and advertising services across 72 markets in 25 American states through nearly 350 digital platforms and print publications. QDL’s conglomerate offers various solutions ranging from news to tech innovations, recently strengthened by the acquisition of ListenFirst Media, a premium social media and digital analytics platform headquartered in New York, which enhances QDL’s capabilities in AI- driven audience insights and engagement strategies. Its flagship platform, The Quint, launched in 2015, delivers trusted, innovative journalism, while Quintype’s AI-powered editorial platform enables seamless content creation for over 300 publishers worldwide. QDL’s suite of brands also includes The News Minute, known for independent journalism from Southern India; Youth Ki Awaaz, a citizen media platform that amplifies the voices of India’s youth; and Kisan India, dedicated to comprehensive coverage of Indian agriculture. Quint Digital Limited is listed on the BSE Limited. The equity shares of Quint Digital Limited have been admitted to the permitted to trade category of the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
