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Skillmatics slips into losses in FY25; revenue up by 39%

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Skillmatics slips into losses in FY25; revenue up by 39%
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Skillmatics slips into losses in FY25; revenue up by 39% Direct to consumer (D2C) educational product brand Skillmatics has managed to grow its operating scale by 39% during the fiscal year ending March 2025. However, the Mumbai-based firm slipped into losses due to higher employee costs in the same period. Skillmatics’ operating revenue grew 39% to Rs 103 crore in FY25 from Rs 74 crore in FY24, according to its financial statement filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded in 2016, Skillmatics develops educational products and games for children aged under 10. Sale of these educational products accounted for 89% of the operating revenue. Including non-operating income of Rs 8.6 crore, its total income stood at Rs 111.6 crore during the year. Geographically, India accounted for 62% of the product sale which increased by 87% to Rs 58 crore in FY25. The remaining 38% of the product sale came from outside India which decreased by 16% to Rs 36 crore in FY25. The company’s expenses rose by 39% to Rs 114 crore in FY25 from Rs 82 crore in FY24. The largest cost component was cost of materials, which formed 44% of the total spend, growing 22% to Rs 50 crore in FY25 from Rs 41 crore in FY24. Employee benefits saw a 41% rise to Rs 24 crore, while charges doubled to Rs 18 crore. Other notable expenses included packing, storage & transportation (Rs 8 crore), product listing fees (Rs 3 crore), and other overheads (Rs 11 crore). The spike in expenses pushed Skillmatics into losses, with the company posting a net loss of Rs 2.5 crore in FY25 as against a profit of Rs 40 lakh in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -5.66% and -10.10%, respectively. On a unit level, Skillmatics spent Rs 1.11 to earn a rupee of operating revenue, a ratio that remained unchanged from the previous fiscal year. At the same time, cash and bank balances stood at Rs 45 crore, while current assets were valued at Rs 107 crore in FY25. According to TheKredible, Skillmatics has raised around $24 million of funding till date, having Peak XV Partners and Sofina as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Dhvanil Sheth and Devanshi Kejriwal own 44% of the company.

Tracxn slips into losses in Q4 FY25 amid flat revenue

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Tracxn slips into losses in Q4 FY25 amid flat revenue
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Data and research platform Tracxn announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year (Q4 FY25) on Monday. The firm slipped into losses during the quarter, while its revenue grew by a mere 5% over the same period. Tracxn's revenue from operations stayed flat at Rs 21 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 20 crore in Q4 FY24, its financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. For the full fiscal year (FY25), Tracxn’s operating revenue increased 2% to Rs 84.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 83 crore in FY24. Tracxn generated its entire operating revenue from subscription sales, offering access to its data and software. However, the Bengaluru-based firm did not provide a detailed revenue breakdown for the quarter. The company also made Rs 1.5 crore from non-operating sources which took Tracxn’s total revenue to Rs 22.7 crore in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, for the full fiscal year (FY25), total income stood at Rs 90.36 crore. Employee benefits remained the largest cost center for Tracxn, accounting for 86% of its total expenditure. These expenses increased by 5.6% year-on-year, rising to Rs 19.36 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 17.77 crore in Q4 FY24. Overall, Tracxn's total costs grew by approximately 10%, reaching Rs 22 crore in Q4 FY25. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, total expenses increased to Rs 84 crore. The stagnant revenue and a nearly 10% increase in overall costs caused Tracxn to slip into losses. The company’s loss after tax stood at Rs 8 crore in Q4 FY25 from a profit of Rs 1.42 crore in Q4 FY24. However, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 73 lakhs. Meanwhile, for the full fiscal year (FY25), its losses stood at Rs 9.5 crore. The company recently approved an ESOP grant of over 2 lakh shares, valued at Rs 41.6 lakh. As of the last trading session, Tracxn’s share price was Rs 63, giving the company a market cap of Rs 674 crore ($79 million).

The Man Company’s revenue declines to Rs 154 Cr in FY25; slips into losses

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The Man Company’s revenue declines to Rs 154 Cr in FY25; slips into losses
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Emami-owned men’s grooming and personal care brand, The Man Company, saw its scale decline in the fiscal year ending March 2025, slipping into losses. The company’s revenue from operations declined by 16% to Rs 154 crore in FY25 from Rs 183 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The sale of grooming products accounted for 97% of the revenue, while the rest came from shipping charges. Advertising costs emerged as the largest expense, rising over threefold to Rs 43 crore in FY25 from Rs 14 crore in FY24. Other major costs also increased, with discounts reaching Rs 18 crore, employee benefit expenses at Rs 10.5 crore, and the cost of materials nearly doubling to Rs 29.3 crore in FY25. Depreciation increased to Rs 6.2 crore, while other expenses fell to Rs 70 crore. Overall, The Man Company’s total expenses remained flat at Rs 177 crore in FY25, the same as the previous year. The decline in scale led the company into the red, recording a loss of Rs 22 crore in FY25 compared to a profit of Rs 9 crore in FY24. Its EBITDA margin fell to negative 9.74% from 6.78% the previous year. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.15 to earn a rupee during the fiscal year. The Gurugram-based firm reported cash and bank balances of Rs 0.3 crore, with current assets at Rs 68 crore in FY25. Emami acquired The Man Company (TMC) for about Rs 400 crore, marking Emami's first D2C acquisition. The Man Company's competitors, Beardo and Ustraa, showed varied performances in FY25. Beardo's revenue increased to Rs 214 crore in FY25 from Rs 173 crore in FY24, with PAT rising by 258% to Rs 13 crore. Conversely, Ustraa's revenue declined by 22% to Rs 73 crore, but it narrowed its losses by 72% to Rs 14 crore in FY25. The Man Company's results underscore the challenges of D2C space acquisitions. Acquiring firms looking for high growth often face issues in a relatively unstructured environment. A heavy-handed approach post-acquisition can also stifle the agility that helped startups adapt to market changes. There is little doubt that The Man Company has lost some vitality post-acquisition.

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