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10 year old Josh Talks posts Rs 19 Cr revenue in FY24, cuts losses by 25%

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10 year old Josh Talks posts Rs 19 Cr revenue in FY24, cuts losses by 25%
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Hailed as the desi TED Talks, Josh Talks has showcased hundreds of inspiring individuals from various fields and regions. However, the company has encountered challenges in scaling its revenue, as reflected by a modest 2.2% growth in FY24 compared to FY23. This indicates the company’s struggles in establishing a strong monetization roadmap. Josh Talks’ operating revenue grew to Rs 18.7 crore in FY24 from Rs 18.3 crore in FY23, its standalone financial statements with the RoC show. Revenue from services such as partnerships, sponsorships and events were the sole sources of operating income for Josh Talks. Additionally, it earned Rs 65 lakhs via interest on fixed deposits and income tax refunds, bringing the total income to Rs 19.37 crore in FY24. For the uninitiated, Josh Talks is a platform that shares inspiring stories from people who have overcome challenges to succeed in various fields. The Gurugram-based firm aims to empower audiences through real-life narratives that motivate and encourage them to pursue their dreams. The 10-year-old platform also offers language, skills development, exam preparation and brand partnership opportunities. When analyzing the expenses, employee benefit costs accounted for 47.5% of the total expenses, increasing by 2.7% to Rs 14 crore in FY24. Advertising and promotional expenses contributed 12.48% to the total, but decreased by 18%, falling to Rs 3.65 crore in FY24. Additionally, legal and professional fees saw a 7.3% reduction, dropping to Rs 3.68 crore in the last fiscal year. Depreciation, IT expenses, and other miscellaneous costs contributed to a total expense of Rs 29.3 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024, representing an 8.7% decrease from Rs 32 crore in FY23. Due to the reduction in expenses, Josh Talks was able to reduce its losses by 25%, bringing them down to Rs 9.88 crore in FY24. The company’s return on capital employed (ROCE) stood at -100.41%, while its EBITDA margin was -41.4%. On a per-unit basis, Josh Talks spent Rs 1.56 to generate a rupee of operating income in FY24. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin -63.08% -41.40% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹2.12 ₹1.56 ROCE -74.20% -100.41% Josh Talks raised its maiden funding of $1.5 million in February 2020, followed by another $3.2 million in May 2022. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company’s co-founders, Supriya Paul and Shobhit Banga, each hold a 32.75% stake in the company. Ankur Capital is the largest external stakeholder, followed by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. In the age of influencers, it’s tough being a platform for ‘inspiring’ content. Not that a pure play content play has ever been easy. Confronted with these twin challenges, Josh Talks is clearly struggling to translate inspiration to its balance sheet. The move into teaching English skills or even UPSC prep are struggling simply because, one suspects these ideas do not ‘inspire’ the founders. It is tough to see the firm break free of its self imposed limitations and turn into a firm that will actually build a long term legacy built on a strong business model. The answer might lie in seeking a non business model.

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Vedantu posts Rs 227 Cr revenue in FY25

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Vedantu posts Rs 227 Cr revenue in FY25
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Vedantu posts Rs 227 Cr revenue in FY25 Edtech unicorn Vedantu reported a 23% year-on-year growth in revenue in the fiscal year ended March 2025, but a sharper rise in expenses led to a 25% increase in its pre-tax losses, which crossed Rs 200 crore. Vedantu’s revenue from operations grew 23% to Rs 227 crore in FY25 from Rs 185 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The firm’s core offerings include online classes for grades 6 to 12, along with study materials for grades 1 to 12 and JEE preparation. The company also launched several offline coaching centers in recent years. Income from online tutoring accounted for 87% of Vedantu's total operating revenue, which increased by 19% to Rs 197 crore in FY25 from Rs 166 crore in FY24. Book sales more than doubled to Rs 22 crore, while the remaining revenue came from hostel fees and e-learning projects in FY25. On the spending side, employee benefit expenses remained the largest cost center, accounting for 49% of the total expense. This cost rose 24% to Rs 219 crore in FY25 from Rs 176 crore in FY24. Advertising expenses went up 17% to Rs 27 crore, while depreciation costs climbed to Rs 69 crore from Rs 58 crore in FY24. Overall, Vedantu’s total expenses rose 21% to Rs 444 crore in FY25 from Rs 368 crore a year earlier. The company’s loss before tax increased by 25% to Rs 210 crore in FY25 from Rs 168.5 crore in FY24. Importantly, the company booked an income of Rs 77 crore as exceptional items (non-cash). If we include this, net losses came down to Rs 123 crore in FY25. The exceptional item relates to Ace Creative Learning Private Limited (Deeksha), under which the Company holds a call option and the founders hold a put option to buy or sell shares at an agreed consideration. During the year, the Company reduced the fair value of the deferred consideration, recognising a non-cash income of Rs 93.1 crore (Rs 77.4 crore post-tax), which has been classified as an exceptional item and excluded from the computation of operational losses. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -92.86% and -61.23%, respectively. On a unit basis, Vedantu spent Rs 1.96 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during the year. As of March 2025, the Bengaluru-based firm had cash and bank balances of Rs 40 crore, while its current assets stood at Rs 101 crore. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Vedantu has raised a total of $348 million in funding to date, with Tiger Global, Coatue, Accel, and Omidyar Network as its lead investors.

Spinny posts Rs 4,657 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 28%

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Spinny posts Rs 4,657 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 28%
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Spinny posts Rs 4,657 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 28% Used car retailer Spinny posted a steady performance in FY25 with notable top-line growth and narrowing losses. The Gurugram-based company’s revenue from operations jumped 25% year-on-year to Rs 4,657 crore, up from Rs 3,730 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Spinny primarily generates its revenue from used car sales, accounting for 97.7% of its operating income (Rs 4,553 crore) from this segment, marking a 25.7% YoY rise during FY25. The balance came from commissions, support services, and advertising. Beyond operations, the company booked Rs 89 crore in non-operating income from interest on deposits, corporate bonds, mutual fund gains, and fair value adjustments. This pushed its total income to Rs 4,746 crore in FY25 from Rs 3,822 crore in FY24. For the used car retailer, the cost of procuring cars was naturally the largest cost center, accounting for 83.3% of the overall cost. In line with a 25% revenue surge, this cost grew 23% to Rs 4,309 crore in FY25. The firm cut its employee benefits by 13.8% to Rs 338 crore in the said year. Spinny’s direct cost stood at Rs 147 crore while its advertising and promotion costs reduced by 11.3% to Rs 125 crore in FY25. Other overheads, including information technology, legal, travelling, and rent, took the total cost to Rs 5,170 crore in FY25. The decent growth in its revenue helped Spinny to cut down its losses by 28.3% to Rs 423 crore in FY25 from Rs 590 crore in FY24. The company has also improved its per unit expense to revenue ratio in FY25, which was recorded at Rs 1.11. In March this year, the company closed $170 million round this year led by Accel Leaders Fund. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Spinny has raised around $676 million to date, including investors like Tiger Global, Accel, Elevation Capital, and others. The company expanded its portfolio by acquiring Autocar India, an auto media and car content platform, and started its own NBFC subsidiary.

Sid’s Farm posts Rs 168 Cr revenue in FY25; losses surge 2.6x

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Sid’s Farm posts Rs 168 Cr revenue in FY25; losses surge 2.6x
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Sid’s Farm, a Hyderabad-based dairy brand, recorded a decent growth in revenue in the fiscal year ending March 2025. However, rising costs pushed the company deeper into losses. Sid’s Farm’s operating revenue increased by 38% to Rs 168 crore in FY25 from Rs 122 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded in 2016, Sid’s Farm is a mass premium Hyderabad-based dairy brand. The startup controls the entire value chain of milk and milk products by sourcing directly from farmers. Including other income of Rs 2 crore, the company’s total income stood at Rs 170 crore in FY25. The surge in topline was accompanied by a faster rise in expenses. Sid’s Farm’s total expenses jumped 47% to Rs 196 crore in FY25 from Rs 133.5 crore in the previous fiscal year. Cost of material consumed remained the largest expense, accounting for over 64% of the overall costs. This expense rose 41% to Rs 126 crore in FY25. Employee benefit expenses increased by 47% to Rs 25 crore. Costs nearly doubled to Rs 7 crore in FY25 from Rs 3.6 crore in FY24. Distribution and transportation expenses grew to Rs 8 crore and Rs 5 crore, respectively. Other expenses added another Rs 25 crore during the year. The sharp increase in costs led Sid’s Farm’s losses to increase by 2.6x to Rs 27 crore in FY25 from Rs 10.5 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -45.24% and -14.58% respectively. On a unit basis, Sid’s Farm spent Rs 1.17 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during the fiscal year, compared to Rs 1.09 in FY24. As of March 2025, the company’s cash and bank balances stood at Rs 1 crore, while current assets rose to Rs 45 crore in FY25. Sid’s Farms has raised approximately $12.2 million of funding to date, including the $10 million round co-led by Omnivore and Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office.

Ampere posts Rs 659 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 65%

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Ampere posts Rs 659 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 65%
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Ampere posts Rs 659 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 65% Ampere Vehicles has shown signs of recovery as the company posted single-digit revenue growth in FY25, after the company had seen its revenue fall sharply by 46% in FY24. The company also managed to curb its losses in the same period. Ampere’s operating revenue grew 8% to Rs 659 crore in FY25 from Rs 612 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Ampere, a brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, focuses on manufacturing electric scooters and three-wheeled vehicles. Sale of these products was the sole source of revenue for the company. Including other income of Rs 16 crore, Ampere’s total income rose to Rs 675 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 641 crore a year earlier. On the spending side, the cost of material accounted for 64% of the total expense. This cost rose 12% to Rs 589 crore in FY25 from Rs 527 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses declined 22% to Rs 79 crore, while advertising and promotional spends jumped 30% to Rs 43 crore during the year. Depreciation expenses climbed 41% to Rs 45 crore in FY25 from Rs 32 crore in FY24. Other overheads, including warranty claims, finance costs, and miscellaneous expenses, added another Rs 205 crore in FY25. Overall, total expenses increased 7% to Rs 918 crore in FY25 from Rs 857 crore in FY24. Ampere managed to cut its losses by 65% to Rs 240 crore in FY25 from Rs 691.5 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to -85.27% and -30.50%, respectively. On a unit basis, Ampere spent Rs 1.39 to earn every rupee of operating revenue during the year, marginally better than Rs 1.40 in FY24. As of March 2025, the company reported cash and bank balances of Rs 25 crore, while its current assets stood at Rs 263 crore. In terms of E2W sales for December, Greaves Electric Mobility retained its sixth position and sold 4,335 units with a market share of 4.66%. In comparison, the segment’s leader TVS sold 24,317 units with a market share of 26.14%. In December 2024, Ampere’s parent Greaves Electric filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds through a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 1,000 crore (approximately $119 million) and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 18.94 crore equity shares. The firm also received a final nod from SEBI for the proposed IPO.

Rebel Foods posts Rs 1,420 Cr revenue in FY24; losses down by 42%

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Rebel Foods posts Rs 1,420 Cr revenue in FY24; losses down by 42%
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Cloud kitchen posterboy Rebel Foods (formerly Faasos) significantly improved its financial health during the fiscal year ending in March 2024. The Mumbai-based firm achieved nearly 19% growth in scale and reduced its losses by over 40% during the same period. Rebel Foods’ revenue from operations grew to Rs 1,420 crore in FY24 as compared to Rs 1,195 crore in FY23, as per the company’s consolidated financial statements with the Registrar of Companies. The company generated most of its revenue through its core operations (sale of food), contributing 96.7% of the total operating revenue in FY24. Rebel Foods is a full-stack food tech firm that makes money from the sale of food through its owned stores and kitchens. A small part of its income also came from commission, storage, franchise, delivery services, compensation on account of cancellation, and royalty. Apart from operating income, the foodtech firm also earned Rs 65.29 crore via interest and gain on financial assets (non-ops income) which increased the overall revenue to Rs 1,485.53 crore in FY24. On the expense front, the cost of materials accounted for 33% of the total burn which increased 6.2% to Rs 613.35 crore in FY24. Employee benefits expenses, however, marginally decreased (2.6%) to Rs 394.92 crore during the last fiscal. This overhead also includes the ESOP expenditure of Rs 46.55 crore, followed by brokerage, commission, and promotional costs. For more details, head to TheKredible. Also read: Decoding the financial health of leading cloud kitchen startups With improved topline, Rebel Foods also managed to keep a check on total expenses which grew mere 1.6% to Rs 1,857 crore in FY24. The firm also cut down its losses by over 42% to Rs 378 crore. As of FY24, the company’s outstanding losses stood at Rs 2,911 crore. The improved bottom line can also be seen via EBITDA margin which bettered to -10.76% in FY24, improving by nearly 2,000 BPS. Rebel Foods recorded an EBITDA loss of Rs 159.83 crore in the same period. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin -30.33% -10.76% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹1.53 ₹1.31 ROCE -39.65% -35.50% On a unit level, the foodtech major spent Rs 1.31 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during the period. Rebel Foods currently claims to have over 450 cloud kitchens across India, MENA, Indonesia, UK, including 75 cities in India. The Peak XV-backed firm raised its last equity round in November 2021 and since then it has received nearly $50 million in debt across five tranches. It’s reportedly in talks to raise up to $150 million in a mix of primary and secondary components. Rebel Foods’ major competition includes horizontal and vertical foodtech plays including Curefoods, EatClub, Biryani By Kilo, FreshMenu, Biryani Blues, Kitchens@, Bigspoon, and HOI Foods.

Amazon India logistics unit posts Rs 4,889 Cr income in FY24

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Amazon India logistics unit posts Rs 4,889 Cr income in FY24
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Amazon Transportation Services reported a marginal growth in its revenue during the fiscal year ending March 2024. At the same time, the company reduced its losses by over 6% during the same period. AmazonTransport Services aka ATS’s revenue from operations grew 7.6% to Rs 4,888.9 crore in FY24 from Rs 4,543.3 crore in FY23, its standalone financial statement sourced from Tofler shows. Apart from operational income, ATS’s other income spiked 66% to Rs 57.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 34.5 crore in the previous fiscal year. This brought the total income for FY24 to Rs 4,946.2 crore. Amazon Transportation Services provides logistics and delivery solutions, supporting Amazon's e-commerce operations. Its services include order pickup, sorting, and last-mile delivery across India. It makes money via offering aforementioned services to Amazon India. The company’s total expenses excluding depreciation stood at Rs 4,690.8 crore in FY24 from Rs 4,310.2 crore in FY23, marking an 8.8% rise. Depreciation expenses, however, decreased by 10.2%, standing at Rs 313.7 crore for FY24, down from Rs 349.4 crore in FY23. Despite the growth in revenue, ATS managed to reduce its losses by 6.3% to Rs 80.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 85.7 crore in FY23. Its outstanding losses reached Rs 469.8 crore as of the end of FY24. Other equity components, including the share-based compensation reserve, increased 26% to Rs Rs 490.4 crore in the last fiscal year. While ATS’s parent company, Amazon Corporate Holdings continues to support its operations, the persistent losses indicate ongoing challenges in reaching profitability despite YoY revenue growth. In the past five years, Amazon India (through transport services) has expanded its partnership with Indian Railways, increasing from a single train in 2019 to over 120 trains by 2024, now covering 130 intercity routes across 91 cities.

FirstCry-parent posts Rs 2,172 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25, cuts losses by 70%

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FirstCry-parent posts Rs 2,172 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25, cuts losses by 70%
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FirstCry-parent posts Rs 2,172 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25, cuts losses by 70% Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of kids-focused omnichannel retailer FirstCry, has released its Q3 FY25 today. The report highlights sound financial growth, with a 14.3% year-on-year growth in scale and controlled losses by 70%. FirstCry's revenue from operations grew to Rs 2,172 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,900 crore in Q3 FY24, its unaudited financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. The sale of its products through offline stores and websites in India and the international market was the primary source of revenue, accounting for nearly 82% of total operating revenue, while its subsidiary, GlobalBees, contributed Rs 422 crore. The company also made Rs 44 crore from interest income which took its overall revenue to Rs 2,217 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 1,936 crore in Q3 FY24. For the omnichannel retailer, the cost of procurement of materials accounted for 66% of the overall expenditure which increased 17% year-on-year to Rs 1,451 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,239 crore in Q3 FY24. FirstCry’s employee benefits stood at Rs 177 crore in Q3 FY25 which includes Rs 28 crore as ESOP cost. The marketing, legal, rent, and technology were other overheads that pushed the overall expenditure to Rs 2,210 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,978 crore in Q3 FY24. The decent scale and controlled expenditure helped FirstCry to reduce its losses by 70% to Rs 15 crore in the last quarter. Notably, the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 152 crore. As of the last trading session, FirstCry’s share price stood at Rs 419 per share, with a total market capitalization of Rs 21,753.8 crore (approximately $2.5 billion).

Awfis posts Rs 257 Cr revenue in Q1 FY25, improves profits

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Awfis posts Rs 257 Cr revenue in Q1 FY25, improves profits
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Co-working solutions provider Awfis filed its first quarterly results after going IPO. The Delhi based company witnessed 10.9% revenue growth with the profits spiking 102.9% during the same period. Awfis’ revenue increased to Rs 258 crore in Q1 FY25 from Rs 232 crore in Q4 FY24, as per its unaudited consolidated financial statements filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Income from renting of co-working space and allied services contributed 72% of the firm’s total operating revenue while construction and fit-out projects contributed 26% . On a sequential basis, its operating revenue increased by 37.31% from Rs 187.7 crore in Q1 FY24. Awfis’ total expense increased by 10.57% to Rs 265.08 crore in Q1 FY25 from Rs 239.79 crore in Q4 FY24. Subcontracting cost and purchase of traded goods accounted for 24% of the total expense. Employee benefit, depreciation and amortization and finance costs were some other major expenses for the 10-year-old company. The consistent growth in scale helped Awfis to double its profit which stood at Rs 2.78 crore in Q1 FY25 as compared to Rs 1.37 crore in Q4 FY24. For context, Awfis posted a loss of Rs 8.3 crore in Q1 FY24. Awfis is currently trading at Rs 669.7 (as at the end of August 13) with the market capitalization of Rs 4648 crore (approximately $560 million).

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