Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL), publishers of India’s largest read newspaper, Dainik Jagran, reported a 17.8 per cent increase in its consolidated operating profit for the financial year 2014-15 (FY15), going from Rs 382.61 crore in FY 2013-14 (FY14) to Rs 450.56 crore in FY15.

The company also reported a consolidated profit (adjusted) of Rs 244.72 crore, a 32.1 per cent rise as compared to FY14. JPL is the parent company of mid-day. For quarter 4 (Q4) of FY15, the company reported operating revenues of Rs 422.74 crore, operating profit of Rs 104.79 crore, profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 155.96 crore and net profit (PAT) of Rs 129.79 crore.