Communication Services
S. Chand and Company Limited Q1 FY27: Revenues Up 12%, Net Cash Position Reaches Record High
S. Chand And Company Limited reports strong Q1 FY27 results with a 12% revenue increase and a record net cash position of Rs1,182m.
S. Chand And Company Limited (SCHAND) has announced its financial performance for Q1 FY27, marking a significant milestone with a record net cash position of Rs1,182m. The company reported a 12% increase in revenues, driven by robust sales in its school education segment and content licensing businesses.
Strong Financial Performance
The consolidated revenues for Q1 FY27 grew by 12% compared to the same period last year, reflecting the company’s strategic focus on its core education content offerings. The gross margins improved by 17%, and EBITDA increased by 6%, although higher tax expenses led to a PAT loss. Despite this, the company’s net cash position reached an all-time high, driven by strong cash flow generation and a strategic move to advance paper purchases due to anticipated higher prices and shipping delays.
Strategic Initiatives
The management emphasized the company’s solid footing in terms of working capital and receivables days, which have remained stable. The company continues to generate positive cash flows, maintaining a net debt-free status. Notably, the decision to prepone paper purchases was a short-term strategic move considering the current geo-political environment. The company expects this move to benefit its inventory management in the long term.
S. Chand And Company Limited remains optimistic about the future, with plans to leverage the adoption of new syllabus books and the growing adoption of its refreshed curriculum businesses. The company also highlighted its strategic investments in minority holdings, such as Smartivity and ixamBee, which continue to show strong growth and potential for value appreciation.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of S Chand And Company Limited
S Chand And Company Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Publishing sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
S drops 16.0% over three months and trades near its 52-week lows. Thin margins at 9.5% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. The PEG of 1.38 sits close to fair value. The stock is neither a clear buy nor obviously expensive. The stock sits at 16% of its 52-week range, close to annual lows. Historically, value investors build positions at these levels — though cheap stocks can stay cheap. Revenue grows at 9.8% and the stock moves sideways over three months. Neither side makes a strong case. The next earnings print will likely break this stock out of its current range. Check Fundamentals of S Chand And Company Limited.
Communication Services
Matrimony.com Limited Q2 FY26: PAT Growth of 167% Y/y
Matrimony.Com Limited reports a 167% y/y PAT growth in Q2 FY26, with revenue up 17.6% y/y and 8.6% q/q.
Matrimony.Com Limited, the leading online matrimony company, announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, as approved by its board of directors. The company continued its growth momentum in the second quarter by more than doubling its profits and growing its revenue in high teens.
Financial Highlights
The consolidated billing stood at Rs 131.1 Crores, marking a 10.7% y/y growth and a 3.6% q/q decline. Revenue reached Rs 134.8 Crores, with a 17.6% y/y growth and a 3.3% q/q increase. Notably, Profit After Tax (PAT) surged to Rs 20.7 Crores, reflecting a robust 167.3% y/y growth and an 8.6% q/q rise.
Matchmaking Segment
In the matchmaking segment, billing was at Rs 130.3 Crores, showing a 10.9% y/y growth and a 3.7% q/q decline. Revenue for this segment was Rs 133.9 Crores, with a 17.9% y/y growth and a 3.3% q/q increase. Additionally, the company added 3.02 lakhs paid subscriptions in Q2, indicating a 26.6% y/y growth and an 11.2% q/q rise.
As Matrimony.com continues to innovate and expand its services, it remains committed to delivering unmatched matchmaking and marriage-related services to users in India and the Indian diaspora.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Matrimony.Com Limited
Matrimony.Com Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Internet Content & Information sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
Matrimony.Com gains 25.4% over three months and trades near its 52-week highs. Thin margins at 9.4% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. Revenue contracts at 0.3% CAGR. That signals structural headwinds, not a short-term blip. The stock trades at 84% of its 52-week range — near its best levels of the year. Clearly, the market pays a premium for this name. The stock rises 25.4% in three months on 0.3% revenue growth. As a result, the market gives it more credit than the fundamentals strictly justify. Watch the next quarterly results. If growth accelerates, the move makes sense. If not, expect some gains to unwind. Check Fundamentals of Matrimony.Com Limited.
Communication Services
S Chand and Company Limited Q2 FY27: Steady Quarter with Strategic Moves
S Chand And Company Limited SCHAND reports steady Q2 FY27 with strategic inventory moves and net debt-free status.
S Chand And Company Limited (SCHAND) has announced its Q2 FY27 performance, highlighting strategic moves and financial stability. The company, India’s largest education content provider, reported steady growth in the School and Higher Education segments. Notably, SCHAND has prepone raw material purchases to manage rising paper prices, impacting inventory days and net working capital days, which are expected to normalize by Q4.
Financial Highlights
The consolidated financial performance for Q2 FY27 showed a 7% increase in revenues and a 9% rise in gross margins. However, higher other expenses due to the preponement of marketing activities led to increased EBITDA and PAT losses. Despite this, SCHAND remains net cash positive with a net cash balance of Rs95m, maintaining its track to be net debt-free for three quarters in FY27.
Strategic Moves
SCHAND’s proactive approach includes advancing paper purchases to combat inflation and shifting certain marketing spends from Q3 to Q2. These strategic decisions aim to deliver guided margins and smoothen the printing load in later quarters. The company expects operating cash flows to normalize by Q4 and continues to focus on content licensing and working capital metrics.
Looking Ahead
SCHAND remains optimistic about FY27, targeting a 10%-15% growth in operating revenues and an EBITDA margin band of 17%-19%. The company’s digital business segment continues to scale rapidly, contributing significantly to future growth. SCHAND is also evaluating inorganic opportunities to enhance its product portfolio.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of S Chand And Company Limited
S Chand And Company Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Publishing sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
S trades in the lower quarter of its 52-week range. Thin margins at 8.8% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. 4 loss quarters over five years is a serious red flag — earnings quality is poor and recovery is not guaranteed. The stock gains 3.4% in the last month, recovering from the three-month slide. However, it is too early to call this a confirmed reversal. The stock falls 7.7% in three months while revenue grows at only 9.6%. Neither the business nor the price action makes a compelling case. Both need to improve. Check Fundamentals of S Chand And Company Limited.
BHARTIARTL
Bharti Airtel Limited Q2 FY27: Revenue Up 16.7% Yoy, Strong Momentum in India and Africa
Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) Q2 FY27 results show a 16.7% YoY revenue increase, driven by strong growth in India and Africa.
Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) announced its consolidated results for Q2 FY27, showing a consolidated revenue increase of 16.7% year-on-year and 4.0% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 60,878 crore, driven by strong momentum in both India and Africa. The India business revenue came in at Rs 42,308 crore, increasing 9.4% year-on-year and 2.7% quarter-on-quarter, underpinned by our portfolio premiumization strategy in Mobile alongside strong momentum in Homes & Airtel Business.
India Business Performance
India mobile revenue increased by 10.1% year-on-year, led by higher Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and strong growth in smartphone data customers additions. Homes segment continued on its strong growth trajectory with revenue growth of 25.3% year-on-year, driven by focus on quality customers and convergence agenda. Airtel Business revenue grew by 11.4% year-on-year with broad-based growth across core business and digital services portfolio.
Africa Performance
Africa delivered another quarter of robust growth of 20.6% year-on-year in constant currency, with 193.9 Mn customer base. Reported revenue growth also came in strong at 25.7% year-on-year. The improving performance is also benefiting from the rollout of Airtel’s homegrown technology stack across markets, powering our go-to-market capabilities.
As a result, Bharti Airtel Limited continues to maintain a strong and resilient balance sheet, anchored by robust cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. The company’s strategic focus on strengthening its digital infrastructure and portfolio premiumization strategy is driving sustained growth and operational excellence.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Telecom Services sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
Bharti moves sideways over three months, with neither buyers nor sellers taking control. D/E of 1.39 is elevated. As a result, debt servicing will compress free cash flow in a high-rate environment. Revenue grows at 14.9% and profits at 47.3% CAGR. The market consistently rewards this kind of compounding. The stock gains 3.8% in the last month, recovering from the three-month slide. However, it is too early to call this a confirmed reversal. Both the business and the stock move in the right direction. Revenue grows at 14.9%, profits at 47.3%, and the PEG sits at 0.84 — below its growth rate. That combination is rare. Check Fundamentals of Bharti Airtel Limited.
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