3 Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks With a Strong Future Roadmap: Redtape, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India and D.B. Corp

Redtape Rs 112.91, P/E 25.49. Mahindra Holidays Rs 191.01, P/E 73.72. DB Corp Rs 176.38, P/E 8.48. Closing prices of 13 Oct 2026.

Updated: 14 Oct 2026 • 4:07 pm

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Footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks with the clearest long-term roadmaps today include Redtape in footwear, apparel and accessories through its own stores and online, Mahindra Holidays in vacation ownership through the Club Mahindra resort network and DB Corp in newspaper publishing, radio and digital media with a large Hindi readership. FY26 revenue growth was 17.5% at Redtape, 7.1% at Mahindra Holidays and 0.8% at DB Corp. P/E stands at 25.49 for Redtape (industry 66.59), 73.72 for Mahindra Holidays (industry 37.34) and 8.48 for DB Corp (industry 7.87). Demand cycles, input costs and valuation decide how much of that growth the market keeps paying for, so each company's risks need equal attention.

Footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks give investors exposure to footwear, holidays and news that shoppers, families and advertisers pay for. Volumes, memberships and advertising decide how much of that demand turns into profit.

This list covers three footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks: Redtape for footwear, apparel and accessories through its own stores and online, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India for vacation ownership through the Club Mahindra resort network and D.B. Corp for newspaper publishing, radio and digital media with a large Hindi readership. Every figure comes from the latest reported financials and the 13 October 2026 market close. Companies without complete current figures were left out.

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What Are Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks?

Footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks are shares of companies that sell footwear, run holiday resorts or publish news. Results depend on volumes, memberships and advertising, so volumes and advertising separate the stronger names.

Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks at a Glance

The table compares size, valuation, return on equity and debt for the three footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks as of the 13 Oct 2026 close.

Company	CMP (Rs)	Market Cap (Rs Cr)	P/E	Industry P/E	ROE	Debt to Equity
Redtape	112.91	6,285	25.49	66.59	23.55%	0.70
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India	191.01	3,784	73.72	37.34	8.94%	4.92
D.B. Corp	176.38	2,984	8.48	7.87	13.67%	0.11

Among consumer and leisure stocks, Mahindra Holidays and DB Corp trade at a premium to the industry P/E, while Redtape trades at a discount.

Why Do Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks Have a Strong Roadmap in India?

Footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks have a strong roadmap in India because branded retail, domestic travel and regional media reach keep supporting these consumer businesses. Three drivers stand out.

Branded footwear: Own stores and online sales widen reach.
Holiday memberships: Resort networks earn from repeat members.
Regional media: Advertisers back widely read newspapers.

Redtape: A Footwear Brand Anchors the Roadmap

Redtape's roadmap rests on footwear, apparel and accessories sold through its own brand stores and online channels, with store expansion supporting growth.

FY26 revenue was Rs 2,551.61 crore, 17.5% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit rose 41.5% to Rs 240.55 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 4.8% to Rs 496.42 crore, and net profit rose 15.2% to Rs 44.48 crore. Operating margin was 20.07% in FY26 and 20.50% in Q1 FY27 against 18.56% a year earlier.

Debt to equity is 0.70 and return on equity is 23.55%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 174.01 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 85.92 crore. Redtape paid a dividend of Rs 2 per share for FY26, a yield of 1.76%. At a P/E of 25.49 against an industry P/E of 66.59, the stock trades below its industry multiple.

What to watch: Q1 FY27 operating margin was 20.50% against 20.07% for FY26, so margin stability is the figure to follow as volumes grow.

Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India: Holiday Membership and Resorts Build the Next Leg

Mahindra Holidays' roadmap rests on vacation ownership and holiday memberships through the Club Mahindra resort network, with membership growth and resort additions supporting revenue.

Revenue grew from Rs 2,178.85 crore in FY22 to Rs 3,116.06 crore in FY26, a 43.0% rise, and FY26 revenue was 7.1% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit was Rs 67.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 4.5% to Rs 773.54 crore. Operating margin was 24.90% in FY26.

Debt to equity is 4.92 and return on equity is 8.94%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 530.76 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 420.62 crore. At a P/E of 73.72 against an industry P/E of 37.34, the stock trades above its industry multiple.

What to watch: Debt to equity of 4.92 is on the higher side, and net profit margin is only 2.2%, so small cost changes move earnings. The P/E of 73.72 sits above the industry P/E of 37.34, so earnings delivery matters for the valuation.

D.B. Corp: Print, Radio and Digital Media Build the Next Leg

DB Corp's roadmap rests on the Dainik Bhaskar newspaper group with radio and digital media, with advertising and readership supporting revenue.

Revenue grew from Rs 1,788.54 crore in FY22 to Rs 2,440.80 crore in FY26, a 36.5% rise, and FY26 revenue was 0.8% higher than FY25. FY26 net profit was Rs 332.00 crore. In Q1 FY27, revenue grew 7.6% to Rs 632.04 crore, and net profit rose 24.6% to Rs 100.73 crore. Operating margin was 24.35% in FY26 and 27.28% in Q1 FY27 against 24.74% a year earlier.

Debt to equity is 0.11 and return on equity is 13.67%. FY26 operating cash flow was Rs 365.21 crore against capital expenditure of Rs 172.24 crore. DB Corp paid a dividend of Rs 7 per share for FY26, a yield of 4.18%. At a P/E of 8.48 against an industry P/E of 7.87, the stock trades above its industry multiple.

What to watch: Q1 FY27 operating margin was 27.28% against 24.35% for FY26, so margin stability is the figure to follow as volumes grow.

Best Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks in India: Redtape vs Mahindra Holidays vs DB Corp on Key Financials

Among the best footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks in India, Redtape leads on FY26 revenue growth and return on equity; Mahindra Holidays leads on FY26 operating margin; DB Corp leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth and the lowest P/E. The table puts the numbers side by side.

Metric	Redtape	Mahindra Holidays	DB Corp
FY26 revenue (Rs Cr)	2,551.61	3,116.06	2,440.80
FY26 revenue growth	17.5%	7.1%	0.8%
FY26 net profit (Rs Cr)	240.55	67.00	332.00
FY26 operating profit margin	20.07%	24.90%	24.35%
Q1 FY27 revenue growth (YoY)	4.8%	4.5%	7.6%
Return on equity	23.55%	8.94%	13.67%
P/E ratio	25.49	73.72	8.48
Debt to equity	0.70	4.92	0.11
Dividend yield	1.76%	0.00%	4.18%
FY26 operating cash flow (Rs Cr)	174.01	530.76	365.21

Consumer and leisure earnings follow volumes, memberships and advertising, so full-year numbers and quarterly trends together give a better view.

How to Evaluate Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks to Buy Before You Invest

A short checklist keeps the research consistent when you screen footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks and shortlist footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks to buy.

Compare each stock's P/E with its industry P/E, which differs by company here.
Check revenue growth, operating margin and cash flow together.
Check whether revenue growth is turning into profit growth, not only sales.
Read operating cash flow against capital expenditure to see how growth is funded.
Watch debt to equity and interest cover before sizing a position.
Spread exposure across companies and business lines instead of one demand cycle.

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Risks to Consider Before Investing in Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks

Valuation: Mahindra Holidays trades at 73.72 times earnings against an industry multiple of 37.34.
Debt and cash flow: Mahindra Holidays has debt to equity of 4.92.
Input costs: Swings in leather and newsprint prices can affect margins.
Ad cycles: Advertising budgets can shift revenue between quarters.

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Annual reports and quarterly result presentations are the most reliable places to verify the numbers quoted here, because they show segment details, management commentary and the notes behind each figure.

Final Take: Which Stock Has the Strongest Roadmap?

These three consumer and leisure stocks cover branded footwear, holiday memberships and media. Redtape leads on FY26 revenue growth and return on equity; Mahindra Holidays leads on FY26 operating margin; DB Corp leads on Q1 FY27 revenue growth and the lowest P/E.

Across footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks, each roadmap still has to turn growth into steady profit, so independent research and position sizing matter. Investors should consult a SEBI-registered advisor before acting on any of the footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks to buy discussed here.

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FAQs on Footwear Brand, Holiday Membership and Newspaper Stocks

Which are the best footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks in India with a strong roadmap?

Ans. Redtape, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India and D.B. Corp stand out for their roadmaps in branded footwear, holiday memberships and media. FY26 revenue growth was 17.5% at Redtape, 7.1% at Mahindra Holidays and 0.8% at DB Corp, and return on equity ranges from 8.94% to 23.55%.

Is Redtape a good stock to buy now?

Ans. Redtape has a debt to equity ratio of 0.70, a return on equity of 23.55% and a P/E of 25.49 against an industry P/E of 66.59. Valuation, input costs and advertising move results. This article is not investment advice, so consult a SEBI-registered advisor before deciding.

What is the P/E ratio of Redtape, Mahindra Holidays and DB Corp?

Ans. The P/E ratio is 25.49 for Redtape (industry 66.59), 73.72 for Mahindra Holidays (industry 37.34) and 8.48 for DB Corp (industry 7.87). Only Mahindra Holidays and DB Corp trade at or above the industry multiple.

Which of these footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks has the highest return on equity?

Ans. Redtape has the highest return on equity at 23.55%, followed by D.B. Corp at 13.67% and Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India at 8.94%.

What are the risks of investing in footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks?

Ans. The main risks are valuation, debt and cash flow, input costs and ad cycles. Mahindra Holidays trades at 73.72 times earnings against an industry multiple of 37.34.

How did Redtape, Mahindra Holidays and DB Corp perform in Q1 FY27?

Ans. Redtape reported revenue of Rs 496.42 crore, up 4.8% year on year, and net profit rose 15.2% to Rs 44.48 crore. Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India reported revenue of Rs 773.54 crore, up 4.5% year on year. D.B. Corp reported revenue of Rs 632.04 crore, up 7.6% year on year, and net profit rose 24.6% to Rs 100.73 crore.

Do footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks pay dividends?

Ans. Redtape and DB Corp pay dividends. The dividend yield is 1.76% for Redtape and 4.18% for DB Corp, based on dividends declared for FY26.

How can I invest in footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks in India?

Ans. You can buy footwear brand, holiday membership and newspaper stocks through a demat and trading account on NSE or BSE after checking each company's financials, margins and valuation. The Univest Screener lets you compare fundamentals before placing an order. Investments in securities are subject to market risk, so consider your risk profile first.