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Co-living startup Truliv raises strategic investment from BCCL

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Co-living startup Truliv raises strategic investment from BCCL
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Co-living startup Truliv raises strategic investment from BCCL Co-living startup Truliv has entered into a strategic equity partnership with Bennett, Coleman and Company Limited (BCCL) at a valuation of Rs 356.50 crore. The Chennai-based company had earlier raised 2.1 million US dollars in a seed funding round from DRA Homes and other investors. According to a press release, the fresh funds will be used to expand Truliv’s footprint into new cities, strengthen its technology platforms, and build out the next set of alternate asset classes in hospitality including holiday homes and retirement living. Founded in 2019 by Rohit Reddy and Ranjeeth Rathod, Truliv is a subsidiary of DRA and is focused on transforming the alternate asset class hospitality sector in India. The company aims to deliver impactful and future-ready living solutions that cater to the evolving needs of diverse demographic segments. Operating through a built-to-suit, asset-light model, Truliv says its approach blends real estate efficiency with hospitality finesse. Its high occupancy properties serve the growing base of mobile professionals, digital nomads, and young urban migrants in India. Truliv currently operates in the holiday homes segment as its second asset class, with several more offerings under development. Its upcoming portfolio includes student housing, retirement communities, and nature-centric living solutions. Each offering is designed to redefine residential experiences through innovation, quality, and lifestyle integration. With plans to scale into new cities and diversify into emerging segments like holiday homes, retirement living, and nature-centric stays, the company is projected to generate Rs 200 crore in annual revenue within the next three years.

TBO reports Rs 418 Cr revenue and Rs 61 Cr profits in Q1 FY25

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TBO reports Rs 418 Cr revenue and Rs 61 Cr profits in Q1 FY25
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Business focused travel distribution platform Travel Boutique Online (TBO) has announced its first quarterly results since going public. The Gurugram-based company saw an increase in both revenue and profit during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. TBO’s operating revenue increased by 13.4% to Rs 418.46 crore in Q1 FY25 from Rs 369 crore in Q4 FY24, its unaudited consolidated financial statements sourced from National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. Income from booking of hotels and packages accounted for 76.63% of TBO’s revenue which increased to Rs 227 crore in Q1 FY25. Meanwhile, income from air ticketing brought Rs 23 core to the firm’s topline. When it comes to cost, TBO’s total expense grew by 11.1% to Rs 358.4 crore in Q1 FY25 from Rs 322.62 crore in Q4 FY24. Services fee was the largest cost center which accounted for 38.7% of the total expense. This expenditure stood at Rs 139 crore in Q1 FY25. The company also spent Rs 82.16 crore on salaries and other employee benefit schemes. TBO growth in scale enabled the firm to post a 31.3% spike in profits to Rs 60.91 crore in Q1 FY 25 from Rs 46.39 crore in Q4 FY24. For context, the company posted Rs 200 crore profits during FY24. The company went public in May this year, raising Rs 400 crore through a fresh issue and offering up to 12,508,797 equity shares for sale. As of August 13, TBO Tek is trading at Rs 1,632, with a total market capitalization of Rs 17,721 crore (around $2.1 billion).

Smartworks clocks Rs 1,374 Cr revenue and Rs 62 Cr loss in FY25

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Smartworks clocks Rs 1,374 Cr revenue and Rs 62 Cr loss in FY25
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Smartworks, a leading managed workspace platform, reported a 32% growth in operating revenue to Rs 1,374 crore in FY25. However, despite the strong topline growth, the company’s losses widened 26% in FY25. Smartworks’ revenue from operations increased by 32% to Rs 1374 crore in FY25 from Rs 1039 crore in FY24, according to its financial statement sourced from RHP. SmartWorks provides flexible office space for large enterprises, SMEs, and high-growth startups and leverages its robust phygital platform to deliver fully serviced, tech-enabled, flexible, and affordable workspaces. Lease rentals accounted for over 93% of its operating revenue, which rose by 29% to Rs 1,289 crore in FY25. Other sources included design and fit-out services at Rs 35 crore, ancillary services at Rs 49 crore, and a marginal Rs 1 crore from software fees. Smartworks added another Rs 36 crore from non-operating sources, which pushed its total revenue to Rs 1410 crore in FY25. On the expense side, the largest cost head was depreciation, which increased 35% to Rs 636 crore, followed by operating expenses of Rs 416 crore. Finance costs remained relatively stable at Rs 336 crore, while employee benefit expenses rose to Rs 65 crore. Overall, total expenses increased by 26% to Rs 1,489 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,180 crore in FY24. Despite revenue growth, the company’s loss increased by 26% to Rs 63 crore in FY25 as compared to Rs 50 crore in FY24. However, the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 893 crore in FY25 with an EBITDA margin of 63.3% and ROCE of 7.48%. On a unit level, Smartworks spent Rs 1.08 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25, marginally better than the previous year’s ratio of Rs 1.14. The Gurugram-based company reported current assets worth Rs 255 crore in FY25, including Rs 69 crore in cash and bank balances. Smartworks is heading to the public markets with its Rs 583 crore IPO opening on July 10 and closing on July 14, 2025. The company has set a price band of Rs 387 to Rs 407 per share with a lot size of 36 shares, requiring a minimum investment of Rs 14,652 for retail investors.

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