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    Digikore Studios Ltd

    DIGIKORE
    Media, Entertainment & Publication·3 Nov 2025
    Management Summary

    Digikore Studios reported a robust H1 FY26, demonstrating significant revenue and PAT growth driven by the post-strike recovery in the VFX industry and strategic diversification. The company is aggressively expanding its global footprint, particularly in Europe, and leveraging high-margin verticals like branded content, AI SaaS, and virtual production to drive future profitability. While VFX margins saw some compression, management anticipates overall PAT margins to improve to 20-22% in the coming quarters, supported by a cautious approach to M&A amidst AI uncertainties.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue grew 59.6% to INR36.13 crores in H1 FY26 compared to INR22.62 crores in H1 FY25.

    • PAT increased 117% to INR6.11 crores in H1 FY26 versus INR2.82 crores in H1 FY25.

    • Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue fell to 78.6% from 83%, an improvement of 440 bps.

    • Operating cash flow turned positive and strengthened on better profitability and collection.

    • Secured an order book of over INR20 crores and a bidding pipeline of over INR35 crores, with an expectation to convert INR8-10 crores conservatively.

    Concerns

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    • VFX margins compressed in H1 due to increased competition and rate cutting post-strikes, settling at 16-18% compared to typical 18-19%.

    • Trade receivables increased to INR46 crores from INR39.55 crores (March 31), though debtor days improved from 400 to ~200.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    03 metrics
    1. 01Total Revenue₹36.13 Cr+59.6%YoY
    2. 02PAT₹6.11 Cr+116.6%YoY
    3. 03Operating Expenses as % of Revenue78.6%

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    Liquidity

    Liquidity disclosed

    INR45 crore QIP fundraise in November is designed to give us additional working capital flexibility to scale delivery.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue CAGR
    30% plus
    		High
    Revenue
    Branded Content Revenue
    INR10 crores to INR12 crores
    		Medium
    Revenue
    fab.com Revenue Run Rate
    INR10 lakhs to INR15 lakhs/month
    		High
    Client Mix
    Direct Work Share
    80%
    		High
    Profitability
    VFX PAT Margin
    16% to 18%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Overall PAT Margin
    20% to 22%
    		Medium
    Debt
    Pledge-free Status
    Pledge-free
    		High
    Geographic Mix
    Europe Revenue Share vs US
    equal
    		Medium

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

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    Overall PAT Margin Improvement

    Next three to four quarters
    CurrentH1 FY26 PAT margin lower than typical 18-19%
    Target20-22%

    Why it matters

    Indicates the success of diversification into high-margin verticals and overall profitability improvement.

    touching again, 20%, 21%, maybe 22% PAT margins over the next three to four quarters, backed by the high margin businesses getting traction.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    AI Disruption to Content Production

    International streaming platforms are averse to generative AI due to potential multi-billion dollar copyright lawsuits, allowing Digikore to use AI for back-end productivity without direct content generation. — Management acknowledged

    high

    VFX Margin Compression

    H1 FY26 VFX margins were lower than typical 18-19% due to post-strike competition and rate cutting, but overall PAT margins are expected to improve to 20-22% in 3-4 quarters through diversification. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Trade Receivables Increase

    Trade receivables increased to INR46 crores from INR39.55 crores (March 31), but debtor days have improved from 400 to ~200, and recovery is expected in 6-9 months. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “if H2 is better than H1, which is already anticipated, FY '26 guidance will definitely be better, results will actually be better than our guidance.”

    Clarifies management's confidence in exceeding current FY26 guidance and indicates strong H2 performance.

    asked by Garvita Jain

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong H1 FY26 Performance Driven by Post-Strike Recovery

    Digikore Studios delivered a robust H1 FY26, with total revenue growing 59.6% to INR36.13 crores compared to INR22.62 crores in H1 FY25. PAT saw an even more significant increase of 117% to INR6.11 crores from INR2.82 crores in the prior year. This performance was largely attributed to the strong comeback of the VFX industry following the Hollywood strikes, which had previously impacted business.

    02

    Strategic Diversification into High-Margin Verticals

    The company is actively diversifying beyond core VFX into high-margin verticals including AI SaaS platforms, branded content, and virtual production asset monetization. Management expects these segments to drive overall PAT margins from the current compressed levels (VFX at 16-18%) to 20-22% over the next three to four quarters. Branded content shows like 'Kaise Banta Hai' are projected to generate INR10-12 crores in revenue this year, while fab.com revenue is targeted to reach INR10-15 lakhs/month by December from INR5-6 lakhs/month currently.

    03

    Global Expansion and Client Strategy

    Digikore is aggressively expanding its global presence, with Europe being a top priority, aiming for its revenue contribution to equal that of the US by the end of this year. A new subsidiary in New York is planned to anchor North American growth. The company boasts approvals from major studios like Disney, Marvel, and Netflix, and is focused on increasing direct work to 80% by the end of FY27, up from the current 50%.

    04

    QIP and Capital Structure Strengthening

    A QIP fundraise of INR45 crores is underway in November, with INR20 crores earmarked for debt reduction to strengthen the balance sheet and reduce interest costs, thereby boosting PAT. The remaining funds will be allocated to working capital and market expansion. Additionally, promoters intend to infuse INR20 crores via convertible warrants, signaling strong confidence and increasing their stake to 56-57% post-warrants.

    05

    AI Strategy: Productivity Focus, Generative AI Caution

    Digikore is investing in AI-assisted tools for back-end productivity tasks like roto, clean-up, and tracking, aiming to improve efficiency. However, the company maintains a cautious stance on generative AI for content creation, especially for major international clients, due to significant copyright concerns and potential multi-billion dollar lawsuits. Management believes this approach allows them to lead the AI curve without immediate disruption to their core business.

    06

    Improved Collection Efficiency and Debt Management

    Despite an increase in trade receivables to INR46 crores, management highlighted an improvement in debtor days from 400 to approximately 200. They anticipate recovering the majority of past trade receivables within the next 6-9 months as client cash flows normalize. Furthermore, the company expects to be 'pledge-free' by February 2026, indicating a strong commitment to improving financial health and reducing leverage.

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