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Advantage Club crosses Rs 300 Cr revenue in FY23; profitability in sight

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Advantage Club crosses Rs 300 Cr revenue in FY23; profitability in sight
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Employee engagement platform Advantage Club has maintained its growth streak in FY23 with the firm’s operating revenue skyrocketing by 93.4%. Simultaneously, the firm also managed to control its losses in the fiscal year ending March 2023 and is likely to turn profitable in FY24. Advantage Club’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 323 crore in FY23 from Rs 167 crore in FY22, its annual financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies show. The company provides employee engagement and experience solutions, which includes rewards, recognition, flexible benefits, wellness, onboarding, and more. It claims to work with 1,000 clients with a presence across 100 countries. The company has doubled its user base to 4 million in less than 15 months. Voucher sale was the primary source of revenue for Advantage Club forming 91.5% of the total operating earning which surged 92% to Rs 297 crore in FY23. The rest of the income came from the sale of services, discount income without product margin, and brand breakage. For the reward and recognition provider firm, the procurement of vouchers naturally became the largest cost center accounting for 92% of the overall expenditure. In line with the scale, this cost grew 92.3% to Rs 299 crore in FY23. The firm’s burn on employee benefits, advertising cum promotional, information technology, legal, and other overheads took its overall expenditure to Rs 324 crore in FY23 from Rs 171 crore in FY22. See TheKredible for the detailed expense breakup. The high procurement cost (vouchers) overshadowed the revenue growth, making it challenging for the company to achieve profitability in the last fiscal year. As a result, the company has been flirting around breakeven for the last three fiscal years. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin recorded at -20% and -0.3% respectively. On a unit level, it spent Re 1 to earn a rupee in FY23.

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Glance crosses Rs 600 Cr revenue in FY24 with improved economics

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Glance crosses Rs 600 Cr revenue in FY24 with improved economics
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Consumer technology company Glance has demonstrated impressive financial performance over the past two fiscal years (FY23 and FY24) registering a 3.4X growth from Rs 178 crore or $22 million in FY22 to Rs 614 crore or $73.1 million during the fiscal year ending March 2024. Glance’s revenue from operations grew 89% year-on-year to Rs 614 crore in FY24 from Rs 325 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statements filed by the group’s holding entity in Singapore. Launched in 2019, Glance which is part of InMobi's ecosystem, is known for its AI-powered smart lock screen platform that transforms the way users engage with their smartphones. It has a user base of over 300 million. It brings together other consumer platforms like Roposo (shoppertainment) and Nostra (gaming) Advertising services contributed 54.7% of total revenue, growing by 35.7% to Rs 336 crore in FY24 from Rs 248 crore in FY23. Revenue from the commerce (shoppertainment) segment stood at Rs 254 crore. Glance also earned Rs 15.9 crore from financial income (interest) which tallied the overall revenue to Rs 640 crore in FY24. Like many technology startups, employee benefits were the largest cost driver for Glance, accounting for 28.28% of its total expenses. This cost saw a marginal increase, rising to Rs 444 crore in FY24 from Rs 424 crore in FY23. It includes Rs 71.4 crore as ESOP cost. Glance’s shipping, marketing/selling, and infrastructure costs stood at Rs 200 crore, Rs 436 crore and Rs 201 crore, respectively. Software, publisher, legal, and travel are some other overheads that took the overall burn to Rs 1,569 crore in FY24 from Rs 1,448 crore in FY23. The decent scale and controlled expenditure helped Glance to reduce its losses by 15% to Rs 929 crore in FY24 from Rs 1,094 crore in FY23. Notably, this marks the first fiscal year in which the company narrowed losses. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -1191% and 134.9% respectively. On a unit level, it spent Rs 2.55 to earn a rupee in FY24. Glace has raised around $390 million and was valued at $1.6 billion in its last round of $200 million led by the Jio Platform in 2022. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Jio Platform is the largest external stakeholder with 20.27% followed by Google which owns 10.13%. Its parent company InMobi commands 50.45% of the company. Glance’s current assets stood at Rs 428 crore. As per the Fintrackr estimates, its enterprise value to revenue multiple was 21.8X.

Info Edge crosses Rs 2,500 Cr revenue and Rs 500 Cr profit threshold in FY24

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Info Edge crosses Rs 2,500 Cr revenue and Rs 500 Cr profit threshold in FY24
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Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri and 99acres, published its financial statements on Thursday. The consolidated figures showcased a modest 8% increase in revenue for FY24. However, the company made a turnaround in its bottom line, transitioning from a loss of Rs 70 crore in FY23 to a profit of Rs 594 crore in FY24. Info Edge’s revenue from operations grew 8% to Rs 2,536 crore in FY24 from Rs 2,345 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements disclosed with the stock exchange shows. Meanwhile, the company posted a 4.8% increase in revenue to Rs 657 crore in Q4 FY24 from Rs 627 crore in Q3 FY24. The Sanjeev Bikchandani-led firm operates through different segments. Income from Naukari.com and related portals formed 74.1% of its total revenue which increased 7.49% to Rs 1,880 crore in FY24. Its other segment 99acres saw a 23.6% growth to Rs 351 crore in FY24. Jeevansathi and Shiksha combined participated with Rs 305 crore of revenue during FY24. Info Edge made Rs 414 crore from non-operating activities tallying its total revenue to Rs 2,950 crore in FY24. Akin to other internet companies, its employee benefits accounted for 61% of its total expenditure which grew only 2.83% to Rs 1,128 crore in FY24 from Rs 1,097 crore in FY22. Info Edge’s network/internet, advertising cum promotional, legal, traveling and other overheads push the total expenditure to Rs 1830 crore in FY23 from Rs 1,858 crore in FY23. Note 1: The company recorded exceptional items of Rs 110 crore and Rs 509 crore in FY24 and FY23 respectively due to the decrease in the carrying value of investments. This was the primary reason for the significant loss posted in FY23. Note 2: The company has 15 joint ventures including Makesense, Happily Unmarried’s Ustraa (now acquired by VLCC), Shopkirana, Juno, Sploot and others during FY24. Info Edge recorded a share loss of Rs 131 crore and 231 crore in FY24 and FY23 respectively in its joint ventures which also makes a part of its consolidated figures and reflects losses in the financial statements. At the end, Indo Edge posted a net profit of Rs 594 crore in FY24 where the figures stood at a loss of Rs 70 crore in FY23 (refer note 1 and 2). On a unit level, it spent Rs 0.72 to earn a rupee in FY23.

Lahori Zeera crosses Rs 300 Cr revenue in FY24; profits spike 3X

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Lahori Zeera crosses Rs 300 Cr revenue in FY24; profits spike 3X
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Lahori Zeera has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing independent beverage companies, surpassing Rs 300 crore in revenue during FY24. The Rupnagar, Punjab-based company’s profit tripled in the last fiscal year. On a year-on-year basis, Lahori’s revenue from operations grew 47.2% to Rs 312 crore in FY24 from Rs 212 crore in FY23, as per its consolidated financial statements accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company generates revenue from beverage sales, including Lahori Zeera, Lahori Nimboo, and Lahori Shikanji, with a small contribution from scrap sales and other non-operating income (gains from investment sales), totaling Rs 313.5 crore in the last fiscal. Procurement was the largest cost center for the beverage manufacturer, accounting for 66% of total expenses. As the company scaled, this cost increased by 35.3%, rising from Rs 136 crore in FY23 to Rs 184 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses grew significantly, increasing by 68.8% year-on-year to Rs 27 crore in the same period. Expenses related to rent, freight, subcontracting, legal fees, and other overheads contributed to a 36.9% rise in total expenditure, which grew from Rs 203 crore in FY23 to Rs 278 crore in FY24. Lahori Zeera's profits tripled to Rs 22.5 crore in FY24, up from Rs 7.6 crore in FY23, driven by a 47% revenue surge and controlled costs. The company spent Rs 0.89 to earn a rupee during the year. Its ROCE and EBITDA margins stood at 15.36% and 13.65%, respectively. By the end of FY24, total current assets stood at Rs 76 crore, including Rs 38 crore in cash and bank balances. Lahori Zeera's CEO, Saurabh Munjal, aims for Rs 500 crore in revenue for the current fiscal year and is reportedly in advanced discussions with Motilal Oswal to raise Rs 400-450 crore. The success of Lahori Zeera is particularly notable in a market dominated by billion-dollar competitors like Pepsi, Coke, and now Reliance. The brand's growth has been bolstered by a strong advertising campaign and expanded distribution. However, there is concern about maintaining the brand's essence as it scales, especially in light of investor-driven pressures.

McCain India crosses Rs 1,200 Cr revenue in FY24; profit shrinks 29%

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McCain India crosses Rs 1,200 Cr revenue in FY24; profit shrinks 29%
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McCain India’s revenue from operations increased by a modest 3% YoY growth to Rs 1,214 crore in FY24, as per its standalone financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Among fried snack brands in India, McCain is a major player. The brand has expanded its portfolio to include a range of options, with revenues surpassing Rs 1,200 crore in FY24. Revenue from operations was Rs 1,172 crore in FY23. Income from the sale of its fried products was the sole revenue for McCain. It sells its products through retail, foodservice partnerships, and digital channels such as BlinkIt, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. The company also added Rs 31 crore, mainly from interest on deposits, resulting in an overall revenue of Rs 1245 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 1189 crore in FY23. Material procurement remained the largest cost driver, accounting for 43.8% of total expenses, rising to Rs 493 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses grew by 19%, reaching Rs 100 crore in FY23. Advertising cost surged by 63% to Rs 88 crore in FY24. Total expenditure was Rs 1,125 crore in FY24, up from Rs 1,020 crore in FY23. Net profits reduced by 29.4% to Rs 89 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 126 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at 15.28% and 4.58% respectively. It spent Rs 0.93 per rupee earned in FY24.

Treebo crosses Rs 100 Cr revenue in FY24, outstanding losses climb to Rs 488 Cr

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Treebo crosses Rs 100 Cr revenue in FY24, outstanding losses climb to Rs 488 Cr
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Treebo crosses Rs 100 Cr revenue in FY24, outstanding losses climb to Rs 488 Cr Treebo Hotels, a premium-budget hotel chain, crossed the Rs 100 crore revenue milestone in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Despite this growth, the Bengaluru-based company saw its losses rise by 17%, bringing total outstanding losses to Rs 488 crore. Treebo Hotels’s revenue from operations grew 22.5% to Rs 109 crore in FY24 from Rs 89 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies show. Income from accommodation services (taken on lease and managed properties) formed 95% of the total operating revenue which increased by 22.3% to Rs 104 crore in FY24 from Rs 85 crore in FY23. The rest of the income comes from the sale of products, and subscription services. The company also added Rs 7.22 crore as other income (non-operating) which tallied its overall revenue to Rs 116 crore in FY24 from Rs 94 crore in FY23. Treebo spent 41% of its overall expenditure on employee benefits which increased marginally by 7% to Rs 59 crore in FY24. Its cost and commission surged 70% and 48% to Rs 17 crore and Rs 43 crore in the previous fiscal year. Its cost of materials, legal, technology, traveling, and other overheads took the overall cost up by 22% to Rs 144 crore in FY24 from Rs 118 crore in FY23. The increased advertising and commission costs led Treebo to raise its losses by 16.7% to Rs 28 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 24 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -540% and -18.1% respectively. On a unit level, it spent Rs 1.32 to earn a rupee in FY24. The company’s total current assets stood at Rs 34 crore with cash and bank balances of Rs 7 crore in the previous fiscal. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, decade-old Treebo has secured Rs 566 crore (approximately $70 million) in funding from investors including Accor, Elevation Capital, Matrix Partners, and Bertelsmann. The company’s most recent major funding, amounting to $16 million, was raised in June 2021. Treebo competes directly with Bloom Hotels and FabHotels. In FY24, Bloom Hotels saw its operational revenue rise by 73.6% to Rs 250 crore, with a profit of Rs 14 crore. FabHotels recorded Rs 224 crore in operating revenue for FY23 but has not yet filed its FY24 annual report.

FabHotels gross revenue crosses Rs 550 Cr in FY24, losses widen 23%

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FabHotels gross revenue crosses Rs 550 Cr in FY24, losses widen 23%
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FabHotels gross revenue crosses Rs 550 Cr in FY24, losses widen 23% Casa2 Stays, the parent firm of FabHotels, reported a 34% increase in gross revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2024. However, its loss rose by 23%, driven by a twofold increase in employee benefit expenses. FabHotels’ gross revenue increased to Rs 552 crore in FY24 from Rs 412 crore in the previous fiscal year (FY23), according to its financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The revenue for FY23 appears different this year as it marks FabHotels’ first set of financial statements prepared in compliance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). FabHotels, a budget hotel chain with over 600 properties across more than 50 cities in India, generated 99.4% of its gross revenue from accommodation bookings. Gross revenue increased by 33.35% to Rs 549 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, other revenue sources contributed Rs 3.3 crore. The company also recorded an additional income of Rs 11 crore from interest on deposits and liabilities written off, which pushed its overall revenue to Rs 563.6 crore in the last fiscal year. Accommodation expenses remained the largest cost component forming 74% of the overall cost, which grew by 32% to Rs 435 crore. FabHotels’ employee costs shot up 2X to Rs 92 crore in FY24. This includes Rs 15 crore as ESOP cost. Its commission expenses rose by 8% to Rs 27 crore, while other costs added Rs 34 crore. Overall, total expenses grew by 38.5% to Rs 588 crore in FY24 from Rs 424.7 crore in FY23. The two-fold jump in employee benefits led FabHotel to increase its losses by 23% to Rs 114 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 93 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA Margin were recorded at -84.09% and -19.52%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.06 to earn a rupee of revenue. At the end of FY24, FabHotel’s current assets stood at Rs 172 crore, including cash and bank balances worth Rs 94 crore. FabHotel has raised around $70 million to date. Accel is the largest external stakeholder with 21.39% followed by Goldman Sachs. FabHotels competes directly with Treebo and Bloom Hotels. In FY24, Treebo surpassed Rs 100 crore in revenue, while Bloom Hotels achieved a 73.6% increase in operational revenue to Rs 250 crore and recorded a profit of Rs 14 crore. FabHotels, with its budget offerings and reach, faces a moment of truth to deliver sustainable profitability that can power future growth. The hospitality sector leaves very little margin for major misses now. FabHotels has placed its bets, with little leeway to change much now. Judgement awaits in the next few months and year, perhaps.

Exclusive: OfBusiness revenue nears Rs 20,000 Cr in FY24; profits crosses Rs 600 Cr

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Exclusive: OfBusiness revenue nears Rs 20,000 Cr in FY24; profits crosses Rs 600 Cr
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Following a 2X jump in scale during FY23, industrial goods and services procurement platform OfBusiness continued its growth run as its revenue grew by 25.8% in the fiscal year ending March 2024. At the same time, the firm’s profit spiked by 30% and crossed the Rs 600 crore mark. OfBusiness’ revenue grew to Rs 19,296 crore in FY24 from 15,343 crore in FY23, according to the company’s consolidated financial documents reviewed by Entrackr. The sale of industrial goods (raw materials) and revenue from financial services offered to the buyers on their platforms were the primary sources of operating revenue for OfBusiness in FY24. The company also made Rs 232 crore from interest and other financial activities, tallying the overall revenue to Rs 19,529 crore in FY24. Being a goods and service procurement platform, the purchase of industrial goods and raw materials including construction materials, chemicals, and produce emerged as the largest cost centers, forming 88.5% of OfBusiness’ total expenses during FY24. In the line of scale, this cost increased by 21% to Rs 16,543 crore in FY24. The firm’s burn on employee benefits, finance, legal, conveyance, advertising, and other overheads took its overall cost up by 24.3% to Rs 18,696 crore in FY24 from Rs 15,037 crore in FY23. Note: OfBusiness’ ESOP-related expenses for this year stood at Rs 32 Cr in FY24 which is similar to last year. The decent growth in scale and controlled expenditure helped OfBusiness to post a 30.2% increase in its profits to Rs 603 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 12.33% and 7.44% respectively. On a unit level, OfBusiness spent Rs 0.97 to earn a rupee in FY24. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin 6.30% 7.44% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹0.98 ₹0.97 ROCE 9.28 12.23 OfBusiness has raised around $800 million including its $325 million Series G round in December 2021 where it was valued at $5 billion. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Alpha Wave is the largest external stakeholder with 19.16% followed by Creation Investment and Matrix Partners. OfBusiness competes with Zetwerk, Infra.market, and Moglix. Zetwerk recorded Rs 11,449 crore GMV in FY23 while Infra. Market and Moglix’s gross revenue stood at 11,846 crore and Rs 4,500 crore respectively in the same period (FY23).

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