What we do S Chand & Company Ltd is a leading Indian educational content publisher, offering print and digital learning solutions across CBSE, ICSE, and State Boards with over 10,000 titles. |
Founded in 1,970 |
Market share Market leader in education publishing with pan-India presence, strong in CBSE/ICSE and regional boards. |
Problem solved Provides quality educational content and digital tools addressing curriculum needs and learning gaps for K-12 students. |
Top clients or who we serve Schools affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, State Boards; B2B with schools and B2C with students and parents. |
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Our journey and innovations Since 1970, expanded from print to digital; acquired multiple education publishers; launched Learnflix platform and international curriculum offerings. |
Where we operate India primarily, with presence in Middle East and Asia; recent acquisition in Singapore expands international footprint. |
Top products or what we offer Educational books, digital learning content, AI-powered datasets, pre-K curriculum, test preparation platforms like TestCoach. |
Top brands S Chand, Vikas Publishing House, New Saraswati House, Chhaya Prakashani, Learnflix, TestCoach; leaders in education content. |
Raw materials needed Paper, printing materials, digital infrastructure for content delivery. |
Raw materials supplier - |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is cyclical with academic calendar but includes growing recurring revenue from digital subscriptions and content licensing. |
Our industry position Among top education publishers in India with strong brand equity and diversified product portfolio. |
Financial highlights Consolidated FY25 revenue approx Rs 7200 million; EBITDA Rs 1480 million; net profit Rs 602 million; showing steady growth. |
Geographical revenue split ~96.5% domestic India revenue, ~3.5% overseas revenue. |
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Whats driving growth New curriculum launches, digital content licensing expansion, international acquisition, improved inventory and working capital management. |
Our future plans Continue expanding digital offerings, increase content licensing, international market growth, and explore strategic acquisitions. |
Our green promise Adopts energy conservation practices and uses solar-powered warehouses; details limited. |
Our people and values Employs over 1900 staff; focus on safety, inclusion, and employee development. |
Key challenges ahead Competitive education market, evolving digital trends, regulatory curriculum changes, managing seasonality of business. |
Interesting facts Completed first international acquisition in Singapore; launched India’s affordable Learnflix platform; strong legacy over 86+ years. |
Risks and strategy Manages content sourcing and market risks with diversified products, strong distribution and working capital optimization. |
