S Chand Q1FY27: Revenue up, cash strong, content licensing in focus

Consolidated revenue from operations was Rs 1,145 million in Q1FY27, up 12% versus Q1FY26.

Q1FY27 EBITDA was a loss of Rs 97 million and PAT was a loss of Rs 187 million on a consolidated basis.

Net cash generated from operating activities was Rs 325 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Management said it advanced paper purchases due to expectations of higher paper prices and elongated shipping timelines for imported paper amid geopolitical conditions.

Management guided FY27 operating revenue growth of 10% to 15% excluding acquisitions and an EBITDA margin band of 17% to 19%, and targeted content licensing revenue in excess of Rs 400 million.

The company generated Rs 91 million revenue from content licensing in Q1FY27 and stated it is expanding datasets, including non-academic licensing.

Management said CPD contributed around Rs 1 crore in Q1FY27 and expects the business to cross SGD 1 million (about Rs 7.5 crore) by the end of FY27, with scaling taking 1-2 academic cycles.