What newspapers does Lok Prakashan Limited publish?

Lok Prakashan Limited publishes Divya Bhaskar, one of India's largest-circulation Gujarati daily newspapers, along with other Gujarati-language publications. It is part of the broader Bhaskar Group media ecosystem.

Is Lok Prakashan related to DB Corp?

Yes. Lok Prakashan Limited is connected to the Bhaskar Group, the same promoter family behind DB Corp Limited (listed), which publishes Dainik Bhaskar in Hindi. Divya Bhaskar is the Gujarat-focused flagship of this media group.

Why is Lok Prakashan's share price so high at ₹9,00,000?

Lok Prakashan's high per-share price reflects the company's very small number of shares outstanding (low total share count) and its unlisted, closely-held nature — similar to Berkshire Hathaway's Class A shares. The market cap remains in the thousands of crores despite the high per-share price.

Is Lok Prakashan Limited listed on any stock exchange?

No. Lok Prakashan Limited is an unlisted company and its shares trade only in the unlisted/OTC market. It is not listed on BSE or NSE.

What is Lok Prakashan's ISIN?

Lok Prakashan Limited's ISIN is INE407B01016.

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Investment Thesis

Lok Prakashan Limited is a storied 80+ year-old Gujarati media institution with Divya Bhaskar as its flagship — one of India's highest-circulation regional newspapers backed by the Bhaskar Group. While the company commands strong brand equity and advertising relationships in Gujarat, it faces the same structural headwinds as all print media businesses globally. The unlisted, closely-held nature of this company at ₹9,00,000 per share makes it accessible only to high-net-worth investors willing to hold a long-duration, illiquid media asset.

Pros

Publisher of Divya Bhaskar, one of India's highest-circulation Gujarati daily newspapers, with dominant regional brand recognition
Long 80+ year operating history since 1940 with deep market penetration in Gujarat's affluent readership base
Backed by the Bhaskar Group (DB Corp), India's largest newspaper group by readership, providing editorial and operational synergies
Gujarati diaspora readership extends demand globally including digital editions, expanding addressable audience
Significant print advertising revenue from Gujarat's thriving industrial and commercial ecosystem

Cons

Print media industry faces structural decline due to digital news consumption, impacting long-term revenue growth
No current stock exchange listing, limiting liquidity for unlisted shareholders with ₹9,00,000 per share price indicating extremely low float
High dependence on print advertising revenue which is cyclical and shrinking as advertisers shift to digital platforms
Newsprint costs are a major input expense subject to import price volatility and currency risk
Competitive pressure from digital news portals and social media platforms for Gujarati-language news consumption

Business Segments

Print Publishing — Divya Bhaskar

Publication and distribution of Divya Bhaskar, the flagship Gujarati daily newspaper with editions across Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot and other Gujarat cities

Print Advertising

Display and classified advertising revenue from Gujarat-based businesses, real estate, automobile, and FMCG advertisers in print editions

Digital and Ancillary Media

Digital news portal operations for Divya Bhaskar and ancillary revenue from events, supplements, and reader services

Revenue Model

Lok Prakashan generates revenue primarily through circulation (cover price) and print advertising in its Divya Bhaskar newspaper. Print advertising is the dominant revenue stream, supplemented by subscription revenue from circulated copies and growing digital advertising on divyabhaskar.co.in. The company leverages the Bhaskar Group's pan-India sales infrastructure for national advertising contracts.

Detailed Analysis

Growth outlookExpansion plans, industry tailwinds & headwinds12

Growth Plans

Gujarat's robust economic growth (one of India's top states by GSDP) driving strong regional advertising spends

Growing Gujarati diaspora globally sustaining demand for Gujarati-language digital content

Potential consolidation with DB Corp or listing on BSE/NSE unlocking shareholder value

Digital subscription model maturation as divyabhaskar.co.in grows paid readership

Industry Tailwinds

Recent Developments

Continued dominance in Gujarati print media

Lok Prakashan's Divya Bhaskar continues to rank among India's top Gujarati newspapers by readership, maintaining strong advertiser relationships in Gujarat's industrial hubs.

2024-01

Digital expansion of Divya Bhaskar portal

Divyabhaskar.co.in continued growing its digital news audience across Gujarati-speaking readership in India and globally, hedging against print circulation decline.

2023-06

Post-COVID advertising recovery

Print advertising revenues recovered post-pandemic as Gujarat's economy rebounded with strong real estate, automobile, and consumer spending activity.

2022-03

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Lok Prakashan (Gujarat Samachar)

Lok Prakashan Limited is the publisher of Gujarat Samachar — India's most-read Gujarati newspaper — and one of the oldest media companies in India. The company was founded in 1932, during pre-Independence India, with founders including luminaries of the Indian freedom movement such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Morarji Desai, and G.V. Mavlankar. It was formally incorporated on 21 September 1940 and acquired by Shantilalbhai Shah in 1950. Gujarat Samachar, the flagship publication, consistently ranks as the most-read Gujarati newspaper, topping the Indian Readership Survey (IRS) 2017. With millions of Gujarati-speaking readers across Gujarat and the global Gujarati diaspora, the paper holds a dominant position in one of India's most commercially active regional language markets. The company's revenue for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 was ₹1,060 crore — a significant scale for a regional language media company. This revenue base reflects the company's diversification beyond print into television: Lok Prakashan launched Gujarat Samachar Television (GSTV), a Gujarati news channel, in 2012, adding a broadcast dimension to its media portfolio. Gujarat's media market is particularly valuable commercially: Gujarati consumers are among India's most affluent regional demographics, driving high advertising rates. The state's thriving business community — in sectors like textiles, chemicals, diamonds, pharma, and MSMEs — creates a large base of advertisers seeking to reach Gujarati-speaking decision-makers. Gujarat Samachar Bhavan, Khanpur, Ahmedabad is the company's registered address and operational hub. The company has maintained its dominant position through digitisation of content, an online presence, and strong distribution networks across Gujarat, Mumbai, and wherever Gujarati diaspora communities exist.

Key Milestones

1940 — Lok Prakashan Limited incorporated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Common questions about unlisted shares

How do I buy Lok Prakashan (Gujarat Samachar) unlisted shares here?
Raise an enquiry on any company with the quantity you want. Our desk sources the shares and comes back with a firm price and allocation. You accept the allocation, transfer the funds to the desk's published bank account, and once we verify payment the shares are transferred into your demat.
Who am I actually transacting with?
You transact with the desk, not with an anonymous counterparty. When you buy, you buy from the desk; when you sell, you sell to the desk. Shares always route through the desk's own demat account, so there's one accountable party for the whole trade.
How do I pay, and is there a payment gateway?

Risk factors & red flagsInvestment risks and items flagged from public filings10

Operational RiskMedium

Global and Indian print media is in long-term structural decline as readership migrates to digital platforms, social media, and OTT news services.

Source: AlphaHub Research

Business ScaleLow

Print advertising budgets continue to shrink as advertisers shift spend to digital and social media platforms, threatening Lok Prakashan's primary revenue stream.

Source: Company Financial Filings

Operational RiskLow

Newsprint is a major input cost sensitive to global pulp prices and USD/INR exchange rates, creating margin pressure particularly during import price spikes.

Source: Company Financial Filings

Business ScaleLow

Monetising digital readership at print advertising CPM levels is structurally difficult, meaning the digital transition may not fully compensate for print revenue erosion.

Source: Company Financial Filings

Operational RiskLow

Print media is subject to government advertising policy (DAVP rates), foreign investment restrictions, and content regulation under the Press Council of India.

Source: AlphaHub Research

Structural Decline Risk

Global and Indian print media is in long-term structural decline as readership migrates to digital platforms, social media, and OTT news services.

Advertising Revenue Risk

Print advertising budgets continue to shrink as advertisers shift spend to digital and social media platforms, threatening Lok Prakashan's primary revenue stream.

Newsprint Cost Risk

Newsprint is a major input cost sensitive to global pulp prices and USD/INR exchange rates, creating margin pressure particularly during import price spikes.

Digital Transition Risk

Monetising digital readership at print advertising CPM levels is structurally difficult, meaning the digital transition may not fully compensate for print revenue erosion.

Regulatory Risk

Print media is subject to government advertising policy (DAVP rates), foreign investment restrictions, and content regulation under the Press Council of India.

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