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ApnaKlub’s gross revenue spikes 6X to Rs 278 Cr in FY23

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ApnaKlub’s gross revenue spikes 6X to Rs 278 Cr in FY23
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B2B consumer goods startup ApnaKlub raised $16 million led by TrueScale Capital and ICMG partners in January this year. And, it looks like the company’s growth numbers attracted the two backers: Its gross scale spiked nearly six-fold in the fiscal year ending March 2023. ApnaKlub’s gross revenue grew to Rs 278 crore in FY23 from Rs 47 crore in FY22, its financial statements sourced from RoC show. Founded in 2020, Apnaklub connects retailers, kirana stores, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands via its wholesale partners. The sale of products was the primary source of revenue for ApnaKlub. Its personal care products top the collection charts followed by beverages, home care, processed foods, and others. The company also has an income of Rs 3 crore from the interest on long-term investments (non-operating) in FY23. See TheKredible for the detailed revenue breakup. In line with fellow B2B wholesale startups, the cost of procurement of goods turned out to be the largest cost center forming 82% of the overall expenditure. In sync with scale, this cost surged 5.8X to Rs 275 crore in FY23 from Rs 47 crore in FY22. ApnaKlub’s employee benefits, rent, advertising cum promotional, freight, contract, legal, and other overheads pushed its total expenditure to Rs 332 crore in FY23 from Rs 63 crore in FY22. Head to TheKredible for the detailed expense breakup. ApnaKlub bled heavily in pursuit of growth, leading to a 4.6X increase in losses to Rs 56 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 12 crore in FY22. Its ROCE and EBITDA margins were recorded at -50% and -17.4% respectively. On a unit level, it spent Rs 1.19 to earn a rupee in FY23. FY22-FY23 FY22 FY23 EBITDA Margin -32% -17.4% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹1.34 ₹1.19 ROCE -52% -50% While ApnaKlub might be on a path to breakeven only at a Rs 1000 crore plus turnover, the higher share of personal care products might allow a faster path to profitability, considering the better margins in that segment. Having said that, it is no secret that the actual marketplace for this segment is a battlefield that has left most players bloodied, if not fatally wounded. ApnaKlub must be doing something different to convince investors to bet on it in the current funding environment, and just for that, the firm needs to be tracked carefully for the next steps on its journey.

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ApnaKlub reports Rs 537 Cr gross revenue in FY24 with sound economics

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ApnaKlub reports Rs 537 Cr gross revenue in FY24 with sound economics
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B2B e-commerce platform ApnaKlub sustained its growth momentum in the last fiscal year, with gross revenue nearly doubling. Despite this rapid growth, the company reduced its losses by 14%, bringing them below Rs 50 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Apnaklub’s gross revenue spiked to Rs 536.78 crore in FY24 from Rs 278.32 crore in FY23, its financial statements show. Apnaklub is a B2B wholesale platform which connects retailers and kirana stores, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) brands. With Rs 250 crore, the sale of personal care products topped the collection chart in FY24, followed by beverages at Rs 95.34 crore during the last fiscal year. Revenue from home care and processed foods stood at Rs 82 crore and Rs 80.6 crore, respectively. The firm also has earned Rs 5 crore from the interest on long-term investments which took its total revenue to Rs 541 crore in FY24. The cost of materials accounted for 86% of the total expense which spiked 84.83% to Rs 508.05 crore in FY24 from Rs 278 crore in FY23. Employee benefit expenses grew by 33.84% to Rs 31.60 crore in FY24 while transportation expenses rose by 41.56% to Rs 11.41 crore. Other expenses added another Rs 38.69 crore, making the total expense to surge by 77.4% to Rs 589.75 crore in FY24. In the end, the company’s net loss shrank by 13.84% to Rs 47.93 crore in FY24 from Rs 55.63 crore in FY23. Its losses excluding ESOP cost stood at Rs 45.9 crore. The company reported an EBITDA loss of Rs 44.7 crore, while its adjusted EBITDA loss was at Rs 42.63 crore in the last fiscal. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -79.36% and -8.25%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.1 to earn a rupee of operating revenue. ApnaKlub reported cash and bank balances of Rs 39.13 crore and current assets of Rs 90.55 crore in FY24. According to TheKredible, ApnaKlub has raised a total funding of Rs 190.78 crore (approximately $24.4 million) to date. Its investors include Tiger Global, Blume Ventures, Whiteboard Capital, and Surge Ventures.

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.

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