Just Dial Connects Profit with Progress in Q1 Beat

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Just Dial Ltd. started FY26 on a strong note in the June quarter with a 13% YoY rise in net profit to ₹1.6 billion and a 6.2% rise in revenue from operations to ₹2.98 billion. The figures, released after market hours on July 15, reflect the company's consistent momentum in India's digital services space.

Its EBITDA rose 7.2% to ₹864 million with 29% margins being sustained, as a testament to cost rationalization as well as operating discipline. The increases were credited by the management to higher merchant onboarding, higher semi-urban market coverage, and the addition of AI-enabled listing tools.

Major Highlights

Net Profit: ₹1.6 billion, 13% YoY growth
Revenue from Operations: ₹2.98 billion, up 6.2% YoY
EBITDA: ₹864 million, 7.2% YoY growth
EBITDA Margin: 29%, versus last year's 28.7%
Share Movement: Closed at ₹941.10 on BSE, 0.71% higher

Just Dial's strategic transition towards AI-driven platform enrichment and mobile-first experience continues to bear fruit. With over 85% of the traffic originating from mobile, the firm is doubling down on merchant value creation and user experience.

In the long term, Just Dial shall focus on expanding its base of paid campaigns and deepening its roots in Tier-II and Tier-III towns on India's rising digital consumption curve. The firm's healthy cash balance and lean cost structure best position it for long-term growth in FY26.

Source: CNBC TV18