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PB Fintech posts Rs 1,292 Cr revenue and Rs 72 Cr profits in Q3 FY25

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PB Fintech posts Rs 1,292 Cr revenue and Rs 72 Cr profits in Q3 FY25
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PB Fintech’s revenue increased to Rs 1,292 crore in Q3 FY25 as compared to Rs 871 crore during Q3 FY24, as per the firm’s unaudited consolidated financial results. PB Fintech, the parent company of Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, recorded a 48.3% year-on-year increase in revenue during the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (FY25). At the same time, the firm nearly doubled its profits, maintaining strong growth in earnings. Insurance broking formed 87.6% of the total collections which surged by 62.4% to Rs 1,132 crore during Q3 FY25 from Rs 697 crore in Q3 FY24. The income from other operating activities, which include marketing, advertising, consulting, and support services, plunged 8% to Rs 160 crore in the same period. The firm earned Rs 100 crore from non-operating activities including financial income, tallying its overall revenue to Rs 1,392 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 965 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. For PB Fintech, employee benefits cost remained the largest cost center forming 37% of the overall expenditure. This cost increased by 22.4% YoY to Rs 487 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 398 crore in Q3 FY24. This includes Rs 51 crore as ESOP expense (non-cash). The company’s spending on advertising and promotional grew 34% to Rs 289 crore. Its network, internet, legal, rent, and other overheads pushed its total expenditure to Rs 1,307 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 926 crore in Q3 FY24. The significant year-on-year growth helped PB Fintech to post a 94.6% surge in profits to Rs 72 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 37 crore in the third quarter of the previous fiscal year. On a unit level, the Gurugram-based firm spent Rs 1.01 to earn a rupee in Q3 FY25. PB Fintech ended the day on January 30 with a share price of Rs 1,659.7 and a total market capitalization of Rs 76,225 crore (approximately $9 billion).

PolicyBazaar’s parent to grant Rs 644 Cr worth ESOPs to employees

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PolicyBazaar’s parent to grant Rs 644 Cr worth ESOPs to employees
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PolicyBazaar’s parent PB Fintech has rolled out a fresh grant of employee stock options (ESOPs) covering 35 lakh equity shares across its various ESOP schemes, according to filings accessed from the stock exchanges. This move reflects the company’s continued focus on employee retention and long-term value creation. The company’s Nomination and Remuneration Committee approved the grant of 35.11 lakh stock options to eligible employees under the ESOP 2024 plan. Considering PB Fintech’s current share price of Rs 1,835, the newly granted ESOPs carry an approximate value of Rs 644 crore or $72 million. In a significant business development, PB Pay Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the InsurTech firm, has received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as an online payment aggregator under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. This marks a strategic step for PB Fintech, potentially strengthening its presence in the digital payments and financial services ecosystem. Separately, PB Fintech has also secured board approval to infuse Rs 696 crore (around $80 million) into its subsidiary PB Healthcare Services Pvt Ltd. The capital infusion aims to accelerate the growth of its healthcare-focused business and enhance operations in India’s expanding health services sector. In the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year, the parent, PB Fintech’s revenue from operations grew 20% to Rs 1,613 crore in contrast to Rs 1,348 crore in Q2 FY25. Meanwhile, the company's profit spiked by 2.6X to Rs 135 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 51 crore in Q2 FY25. PB Fintech’s stock is trading at Rs 1835 (as of 10:20 AM) on the NSE, giving it a total market capitalization of Rs 84,553 crore (approximately $9.5 billion).

PB Fintech profit surges 2.6X to Rs 135 Cr in Q2 FY26

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PB Fintech profit surges 2.6X to Rs 135 Cr in Q2 FY26
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PB Fintech, the parent company of online insurance platform PolicyBazaar, announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 on Wednesday. The company’s profit surged 2.6 times year-on-year (YoY), while its operating revenue grew by 20%. PolicyBazaar’s revenue from operations rose 20% year-on-year to Rs 1,613.5 crore in Q2 FY26, up from Rs 1,348 crore in Q2 FY25, according to the company’s financial results filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Gurugram-based company derived 88.5% of its operating revenue from insurance brokerage services, which increased to Rs 1,428.16 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 998.76 crore in Q2 FY25. Apart from operating revenue, the firm earned Rs 84.5 crore from interest and gains on financial assets during the quarter, taking its total income to Rs 1,698 crore for the quarter ending September 2025. PolicyBazaar did not provide a detailed expense breakdown in its quarterly financial statements. However, employee benefits expenses rose 18% year-on-year to Rs 600 crore, while advertising and marketing expenses remained steady at Rs 280 crore. Overall, the company’s total expenditure increased 28.5% to Rs 1,558.8 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,213.4 crore in Q2 FY25. PolicyBazaar's net profits jumped 2.6x to Rs 134.9 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 51 crore in Q2 FY25. At the end of the day, PolicyBazaar traded at Rs 1,724 with a total market capitalization of Rs 79,184.6 crore ($9 billion).

PB Healthcare to raise Rs 1,461 Cr in seed round; no longer subsidiary of PB Fintech

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PB Healthcare to raise Rs 1,461 Cr in seed round; no longer subsidiary of PB Fintech
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PB Healthcare Services, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited, is raising Rs 1,461 crore (approximately $171 million) as part of the first tranche of its seed round. Of the total amount, Rs 539.4 crore has already been infused by PB Fintech Limited, while the remaining capital will be contributed by external investors, according to disclosures filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). For context, PB Fintech had earlier passed a resolution to invest up to Rs 696 crore through the purchase of equity shares or preference shares of PB Healthcare Services Private Limited in FY26. As part of the current round, it has already invested Rs 539.4 crore, with the remaining amount yet to be deployed. As per the filings, PB Fintech’s stake in PB Healthcare Services has dropped from 100% to 32.14% following the participation of external investors in the seed round. Previously a wholly-owned subsidiary, PB Healthcare has also created an ESOP pool to attract and retain key talent. The capital infusion is aimed at strengthening the company’s financial position and supporting its growth plans. “The dilution in shareholding is a strategic decision to bring in external investors and create an ESOP pool to attract and retain talent,” the company noted in its filing. Founded in January 2025, PB Healthcare Services set out with an ambitious goal of establishing hospitals with a cumulative capacity of 1,000 beds within its first year. The company plans to launch operations in the National Capital Region (NCR), with a phased expansion into other major metro cities.

Lenskart posts Rs 2,096 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit spikes 20%

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Lenskart posts Rs 2,096 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit spikes 20%
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Lenskart posts Rs 2,096 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit spikes 20% Eyewear brand Lenskart announced its financial results for Q2 FY26 after debuting on Indian stock exchanges earlier this month. The firm’s revenue increased by 21% during the second quarter while its profit also rose by 20% and neared the Rs 150 crore threshold in the same period. The company’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 2,096 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,736 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its financial statement sourced from NSE. Other income contributed an additional Rs 33 crore, which drove its total income of Rs 2,129 crore for the quarter. However, for the six months period ending September 2025, the firm’s revenue increased 23% to Rs 3,991 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 3,256 crore in H1 FY25. On the expense side, cost of material was the largest burn which accounted for 33% of the total expense. This cost increased by 19% to Rs 650 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 546 crore in Q2 FY25. Employee benefit expense rose 55% to Rs 502.5 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 325 crore in Q2 FY25. Finance cost, depreciation cost were other overheads which added to the total expense which increased by 18.5% to Rs 1,980 crore in Q2 FY26. Lenskart’s profit increased by 20% to Rs 103 crore in Q2 FY26 as compared to Rs 86 crore in Q2 FY25. On a half-yearly basis, its profit increased by 120% to Rs 165 crore in H1 FY26 as compared to Rs 75 crore in H1 FY25. Lenskart made a tepid debut on the Indian stock exchanges, listing at Rs 395 per share on the NSE, about 1.7% lower than the issue price of Rs 402. The Gurugram-based company raised Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue and Rs 5,028 crore via an offer for sale (OFS), valuing the company at around Rs 70,000 crore ($8 billion). According to exchange data, Lenskart’s IPO was oversubscribed 28.26 times with the retail portion at 7.53X, QIBs (ex-anchors) at 40.35X, Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) at 18.2X and employee portion subscribed 4.96 times. During the last trading session, its share traded at Rs 411.80, giving the firm a total market capitalization of Rs 71,441 crore ($7.9 billion).

Groww posts Rs 471 Cr profit on Rs 1,019 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26

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Groww posts Rs 471 Cr profit on Rs 1,019 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26
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Digital investment platform Groww India has announced its financial results for Q2 FY26. The company’s revenue declined by 9% in the second quarter; however, it posted a profit of Rs 471 crore in the same period. The company’s revenue from operations fell 9.4% year-on-year to Rs 1,019 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,125 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its financial statement sourced from NSE. Other income contributed an additional Rs 52 crore, which drove its total income to Rs 1,071 crore for the quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the company’s income rose by 13% from Rs 904 crore in Q1 FY26. However, for the six months period ending September 2025, the firm’s revenue decreased 9.5% to Rs 1,923 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 2,126 crore in H1 FY25. On the expense side, employee benefit was the largest burn, accounting for 29% of the total expense. This cost was cut by 53% to Rs 124 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 264 crore in Q2 FY25. Finance costs and depreciation costs were other overheads which contributed to the total expense, which reduced by 37% to Rs 432 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 690 crore in Q2 FY25. Due to the decrease in the company’s expenses, Groww’s profit increased by 12% to Rs 471 crore in Q2 FY26 as compared to Rs 420 crore in Q2 FY25. On a half-yearly basis, the company’s profit increased by 12% to Rs 850 crore in H1 FY26 as compared to Rs 758 crore in H1 FY25. Groww made a strong debut on the Indian stock exchanges, listing at Rs 114 per share on the BSE, a 14% premium over its issue price. On the NSE, the stock opened at Rs 112. The company’s Rs 6,632 crore IPO comprised a fresh issue worth Rs 1,060 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 5,572 crore. According to exchange data, Groww’s IPO was oversubscribed 17.6 times, with the retail portion subscribed 9.43X, QIBs (excluding anchors) 22.02X, and Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) 14.2X. Groww India’s share is trading at Rs 164, giving the company a total market capitalization of Rs 1,01,166 crore ($11.4 billion).

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