MUMBAI, 25 SEPTEMBER, 2026 | GPN, SACHIN SACHIN MURDESHWAR: Bright Outdoor Media Limited is entering a significant new phase of its corporate journey as its Chairman and Managing Director, Dr Yogesh Jiwanlal Lakhani, marked his 63rd birthday on September 25, with the company recording strong financial growth and advancing its transition from the SME platform to the Main Board.

Lakhani, who began his outdoor advertising journey in 1980 with railway platform boards, wall paintings, banners and poster frames, has built Bright into a listed out-of-home (OOH) media company. Bright was listed on the BSE SME platform in March 2023. In July 2026, shareholders approved the proposed migration of the company’s equity shares from the SME platform to the Main Board. The company has also been pursuing a proposed listing on the National Stock Exchange, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

The company’s FY2025-26 performance provides further momentum. Revenue from operations rose to ₹153.03 crore from ₹126.75 crore in FY2024-25, while total income increased to about ₹155.42 crore. Profit after tax climbed to ₹24.05 crore from ₹19.08 crore, while EBITDA/adjusted PBDIT stood at ₹35.23 crore. Advertising services remained the dominant business, generating ₹146.62 crore, while real-estate revenue rose sharply to ₹6.41 crore.

Digital outdoor advertising has emerged as a major growth driver. Company-related FY26 data indicates digital LED hoardings generated around ₹44.97 crore, while static hoardings contributed about ₹103 crore. Bright’s portfolio expanded to 1,352 displays, comprising 400 LED and 952 static displays.

Transit advertising is another strategic focus. Bright holds exclusive advertising rights for Navi Mumbai Metro Line 1 covering 11 stations and more than 85,000 sq ft of advertising space under a 10-year arrangement with CIDCO.

Beyond business milestones, Lakhani has also associated his birthday with social initiatives, including food distribution, support for underprivileged families, children with special needs and senior citizens, as well as blood-donation activities.

As Bright moves towards its next corporate chapter, the expansion of digital OOH, transit advertising and integrated media solutions, together with the Main Board transition, is expected to remain central to its growth strategy.