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boAt makes turnaround in FY25 with Rs 60 Cr profit

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boAt makes turnaround in FY25 with Rs 60 Cr profit
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boAt makes turnaround in FY25 with Rs 60 Cr profit Consumer electronics firm boAt reported a net profit of Rs 60 crore in FY25, a significant turnaround for the Gurugram-based company as it curtailed losses across its business segments. The company’s austerity measures slightly impacted its top line, which stood at Rs 3,073 crore in FY25 from Rs 3,118 crore in FY24, according to company documents reviewed by Entrackr. Sales of products such as earbuds, speakers, airdopes, and wireless speakers contributed Rs 3,070.4 crore to the company’s revenue, while other operating income added Rs 2.9 crore. Including non-operating income, boAt’s total revenue stood at Rs 3,098 crore in FY25. India remained its core market, accounting for Rs 3,050.5 crore in sales, while international revenue grew 44% year-on-year to Rs 20 crore in FY25. Audio continued to power growth with Rs 2,586 crore in revenue (up 5%), whereas the wearables segment shrank sharply by 40% to Rs 330.4 crore. boAt cut overall expenses by 6% to Rs 3,040 crore. Purchases of stock-in-trade were the largest cost expenditure for boAt, which dropped by 8.9% to Rs 2,070 crore in FY25 from Rs 2271 crore in FY24. According to the documents, its ad spending rose around 7% to Rs 390 crore, while employee costs grew slightly by 3.1% to Rs 135 crore. boAt has raised over $170 million to date, including a $60 million round led by Warburg Pincus and Malabar Investments in 2023. Imagine Marketing, the parent of boAt, is set to become the first Indian D2C electronics brand to go public after receiving SEBI’s nod for its IPO. The markets regulator has cleared its confidential DRHP, and the company is eyeing a Rs 2,000 crore raise, including a Rs 900 crore fresh issue.

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CarTrade posts Rs 176 Cr revenue and Rs 45.5 Cr profits in Q3 FY25

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CarTrade posts Rs 176 Cr revenue and Rs 45.5 Cr profits in Q3 FY25
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CarTrade posts Rs 176 Cr revenue and Rs 45.5 Cr profits in Q3 FY25 CarTrade released its financial results for the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q3 FY25) on Wednesday. The company reported a 26% year-on-year revenue growth compared to Q3 FY24, with a major turnaround in its bottom line. CarTrade’s revenue from operations surged 26.6% to Rs 176 crore in Q3 FY25 in contrast to Rs 139 crore in Q3 FY24, as per the firm’s unaudited consolidated financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Mumbai-based company operates in three segments: Consumer, Remarketing, and Classifieds. Income from the consumer segment formed 39% of the total operating revenue which increased to Rs 68 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 50 crore in Q3 FY25. Income from the remarketing and classified segment stood at Rs 58 crore and Rs 50 crore in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. CarTrade also added Rs 17 crore from other non-operating businesses which tallied its overall revenue to Rs 193 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 152 crore in Q3 FY24. On the expense front, employee benefits expenses formed 53% of the overall spending which went up a modest 7.3% to Rs 73 crore during the period. This cost also includes share-based expenses of Rs 3.36 crore. CarTrade’s overall expenses increased 12% to Rs 140 crore in Q3 FY24 from Rs 125 crore during Q3 FY24. The strong growth and controlled spending enabled CarTrade to achieve a turnaround and post a net profit of Rs 45.5 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 23.5 crore in Q3 FY24. However, the company had already recorded a revenue of Rs 472 crore and a net profit of Rs 99 crore during the nine months of the ongoing fiscal year. CarTrade recorded a 4.78% hike in its share price today and is trading at Rs 1,433.3 (as of 12:47) with a total market capitalization of Rs 6,789 crore or $800 million.

IPO-bound boAt elevates Gaurav Nayyar as CEO

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IPO-bound boAt elevates Gaurav Nayyar as CEO
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**IPO-bound boAt elevates Gaurav Nayyar as CEO** Nayyar, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer, steps into the CEO role at a time when boAt has returned to profitability and received regulatory clearance for its much-awaited IPO. Imagine Marketing, the parent company of boAt, has elevated Gaurav Nayyar to Chief Executive Officer as the company gears up for its next stage of growth and a public listing. Nayyar brings more than two decades of strategic and operational experience, including eight years as a partner at Bain & Company before joining boAt three years ago. Together with the founding team, he has helped drive the company’s operational execution and business performance. Co-founder Sameer Mehta, who led boAt as CEO in recent years, will now focus on long-term strategy as Executive Director. Co-founder Aman Gupta will retain his role as Non-Executive Director. The leadership change comes on the back of boAt's strong performance in FY25, as the company posted a net profit of Rs 60 crore compared to a loss of Rs 74 crore in the previous year. This turnaround was driven by cost control, resilient audio product sales, and growth in international markets, despite a contraction in its wearables division. boAt's total revenue for FY25 stood at Rs 3,098 crore, of which India contributed the majority, and international revenue grew 44 percent year on year. boAt is now set to become the first Indian D2C electronics brand to go public after receiving SEBI’s approval for its IPO. The upcoming public offer is expected to raise Rs 2,000 crore, with a fresh issue component of Rs 900 crore, and places the company’s valuation near Rs 13,000 crore, as per reports.

M League earns Rs 560 Cr from overseas in FY25, turns profitable

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M League earns Rs 560 Cr from overseas in FY25, turns profitable
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M League earns Rs 560 Cr from overseas in FY25, turns profitable According to its consolidated financial statements filed with Singapore’s ACRA, M League’s revenue from operations surged to Rs 1,423 crore ($166.7 million) in FY25 from Rs 1,092 crore ($127.9 million) in FY24. M League, the parent company of Mobile Premier League (MPL), has recorded one of its strongest financial performances in FY25, clocking over 30% year-on-year growth and turning profitable at the group level. The turnaround, however, comes at a time when the company has had to shut down its real-money gaming (RMG) operations in India. Gaming remained the primary revenue driver, contributing $165.8 million, while the rest came from advertising and other operating activities. India was the largest market, accounting for around 60% of total revenue, followed by Europe and the US. Its German subsidiary, GameDuell Studios, a wholly owned unit, contributed nearly $60 million revenue in FY25. Advertising formed the largest expense, making up 42% of the total and rising 32.8% to $70 million. The company managed to trim employee benefit expenses by 20.5% to Rs 364 crore, while other operating costs, including payment gateway, server hosting, and professional fees, pushed total expenditure to $166.2 million (Rs 1,419 crore) in FY25. M League reported a net profit of $4.2 million (Rs 36.5 crore) in FY25, a sharp turnaround from a loss of $44.8 million (Rs 383 crore) in FY24. Its EBITDA margin turned positive at 2.45% during the last fiscal year. While FY25 marked a milestone year, the company’s outlook in India remains uncertain after the government’s move to outlaw real-money gaming. A company spokesperson told Entrackr that the latest results highlight the benefits of M League’s diversified strategy. “We didn’t put all our eggs into the India RMG basket. We have bought ourselves time and can act from a place of near-EBITDA breakeven at a group level while continuing to invest in growth areas such as GameDuell, Xsquads, and other ventures,” the spokesperson added. GameDuell grew 64% during FY25, while M League had already made early inroads into the US and Brazil by March 2025. International expansion is part of the company’s long-term vision to host a digital Olympics with players from across nations. M League maintained that its global portfolio gives it the flexibility to balance investment and returns. GameDuell has been profitable for years despite its rapid growth, and at the group level, M League has the ability to generate EBITDA whenever it chooses. M League refrained from sharing near-term projections, stating that it is too early to forecast annualized revenue after shutting down its India operations.

Paper Boat posts Rs 668 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows losses by 24%

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Paper Boat posts Rs 668 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows losses by 24%
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Paper Boat posts Rs 668 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows losses by 24% Hector Beverages Pvt Ltd, maker of Paper Boat drinks, saw steady growth in FY25, with a 16% year-on-year rise in operating scale and a 24% reduction in losses to under Rs 50 crore. Hector Beverages Pvt Ltd, maker of Paper Boat drinks, pursued steady growth in the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company recorded a modest 16% year-on-year increase in operating scale in the last fiscal year, while narrowing its losses by 24% to below Rs 50 crore. Paper Boat’s operating revenue rose to Rs 668.28 crore in FY25 from Rs 574.48 crore in FY24, its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Founded by former Coca-Cola executives Neeraj Kakkar and Niraj Biyani, Paperboat offers packaged juices, coconut water, traditional Indian snacks, and dry fruits. Products traded through third-party manufacturers contributed 66% of its operating revenue. Collection from this spiked 45% to Rs 441.43 crore in FY25 from Rs 304.32 crore in FY24. In contrast, revenue from its own manufactured products, which made up 33.78% of the total, declined 16% to Rs 225.72 crore during the fiscal year. Paper Boat also earned a non-operating income of Rs 14.2 crore, mainly from interest on bank deposits, taking its total income to Rs 682.44 crore. On the expense side, the cost of materials remained the largest component, which accounted for 62% of total expenses at Rs 444 crore in FY25. Employee benefit expenses rose 32% to Rs 90.35 crore, while selling and distribution costs stood at Rs 58.47 crore, and depreciation, travel, and other overheads pushed overall expenses to Rs 716.53 crore. The Peak XV-backed company cut its losses by 24% to Rs 48.25 crore in FY25, with ROCE at -14% and EBITDA margin at -3.86%. On a unit basis, it spent Rs 1.07 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25. As of March 2025, the company’s current assets stood at Rs 276.17 crore, including cash and bank balances of Rs 42.39 crore. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Paperboat has raised $143 million to date from investors including GIC, Peak XV, Sofina Ventures, and A91 Partners. GIC holds a 25% stake in the company, while Sofina and Peak XV each own over 18%.

Myntra profit zooms 18X to Rs 548 Cr in FY25

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Myntra profit zooms 18X to Rs 548 Cr in FY25
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Myntra, the fashion e-commerce platform owned by Flipkart, crossed the Rs 6,000 crore revenue mark in the fiscal year ending March 2025, while its profit after tax (PAT) surged 18X during the same period. Myntra’s revenue from operations grew by 18% to Rs 6,042.7 crore in FY25 from Rs 5,121.8 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of companies (RoC). The company generates revenue from logistics, marketplace, and advertising services. Logistics contributed 48.3% of operating revenue, rising nearly 20% to Rs 2,918.9 crore in FY25. Marketplace services accounted for 34% of revenue, increasing 15.6% to Rs 2,051.8 crore, while advertising income surged 28% to Rs 914.5 crore. Myntra also earned Rs 157.5 crore from other income sources. The firm made Rs 94.3 crore from non-operating revenue, primarily from royalty income, which pushed its total revenue to Rs 6,042.7 crore in FY25. Advertising costs, the company’s largest expense surged 37% to Rs 2,105.3 crore in the last fiscal year, whereas burn on logistics rose 6.45% to Rs 1,999 crore. In contrast, employee benefit expenses fell 6.4% to Rs 748.8 crore. Other overheads, including finance costs, payment gateway fees, and (IT) expenses, added Rs 870.6 crore during the fiscal year. In the end, Myntra’s overall expenses grew by 11.7% to Rs 5,723.7 crore in FY25, as compared to Rs 5,123 crore in previous fiscal. Myntra’s controlled spending and sustained growth across revenue streams boosted its profit nearly 18X to Rs 548.3 crore in FY25. This follows a profit of Rs 31 crore in FY24, marking a sharp turnaround from a loss of Rs 782 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 24.71% and 8.78%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 0.95 to earn a rupee during the fiscal year. The Bengaluru-based firm recorded cash and bank balances of Rs 22.8 crore while its current assets were worth Rs 4,762.4 crore in FY25.

Kissht posts Rs 1,337 Cr revenue in FY25 with Rs 161 Cr profit

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Kissht posts Rs 1,337 Cr revenue in FY25 with Rs 161 Cr profit
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Kissht posts Rs 1,337 Cr revenue in FY25 with Rs 161 Cr profit Digital lending platform Kissht has filed draft papers with SEBI. While the company’s financial numbers appear attractive compared to many other IPO-bound startups, both its revenue and profit declined in FY25. Kissht’s operating revenue fell 20% to Rs 1,337 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,674 crore in FY24, according to its restated consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Kissht makes money from interest income and sourcing & servicing fees. Interest on loans slipped 18% to Rs 994 crore, while sourcing and servicing fees grew to Rs 238 crore. Other income streams such as marketing and commission income and insurance commission contributed Rs 7 crore and Rs 3 crore, respectively, during the last fiscal year. As per the company’s DRHP, revenue from operations dropped 20% primarily due to lower income from on-book loans. Interest on loans declined despite higher on-book AUM, as the company adopted competitive pricing and originated longer-tenure loans, which deferred recognition of processing fees. Other fees and charges also fell sharply on account of improved borrower quality and lower bounce rates. However, revenue from off-book loans increased, with sourcing and servicing fees rising 45%, supported by growth in the off-book loan portfolio. On the cost side, impairment on financial instruments was the largest expense, which halved to Rs 327 crore. Outsourcing and back-office expenses fell 32% to Rs 150 crore, while marketing spend declined 11% to Rs 96 crore. Finance cost surged more than two-fold to Rs 164 crore, and employee benefit expenses rose 6.6% to Rs 193 crore. At the end of the last fiscal year, its total expenses declined 21% to Rs 1,136 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,433 crore in FY24. The combination of lower revenue and higher fixed costs led to a contraction in profitability for Kissht. Its net profit declined 18.5% year-on-year to Rs 160.6 crore in FY25 from Rs 197 crore in FY24, while ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at 28.88% and 29.79%, respectively. On a unit level, Kissht spent Rs 0.85 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25. As of March 2025, the company recorded current assets worth Rs 2,161 crore including Rs 144 crore in cash and bank balances.

Delhivery reports Rs 70 Cr profit in Q4 FY25; revenue jumps 6%

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Delhivery reports Rs 70 Cr profit in Q4 FY25; revenue jumps 6%
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Delhivery reports Rs 70 Cr profit in Q4 FY25; revenue jumps 6% Logistics company Delhivery announced its Q4 FY25 results on Friday, reporting a 6% year-on-year increase in revenue. The Gurugram-based firm also reported a profit of Rs 72 crore during the same period. Delhivery’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 2,191 crore in Q4 FY25, according to its financial statements filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). For the full fiscal year (FY25), Delhivery’s operating revenue increased 10% to Rs 8,932 crore in FY25 from Rs 8,141 crore in FY24. Delhivery's primary revenue sources were its logistics services, including warehousing, last-mile logistics, and designing and deploying logistics management systems. The firm also earned Rs 112 crore from non-operating activities, bringing its total revenue to Rs 2,303 crore in Q4 FY25. Meanwhile, for the full fiscal year, total income reached Rs 9,372 crore. For Delhivery, freight handling and servicing costs made up 70% of its total expenditure, rising by 3% to Rs 1,566 crore in Q4 FY25. Employee benefit expenses decreased by 6% to Rs 337 crore. Legal, depreciation, and other overhead costs contributed to a minor decrease in overall expenditure, which reached Rs 2,249 crore during the quarter. For the full financial year ending March 2025, the firm’s total expenses rose to Rs 9,217 crore as against Rs 8,825 crore in FY24. Delhivery's continued growth and controlled expenditure resulted in a profit of Rs 72 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 68 crore in Q4 FY24. On a fiscal basis, it turned profitable and reported a net profit of Rs 162 crore in FY25 as compared to a loss of Rs 249 crore in FY24. At the close of today’s trading session, Delhivery’s share price stood at Rs 321 per share, giving the company a market capitalization of Rs 23,957 crore.

Nazara posts Rs 520 Cr revenue and Rs 4 Cr PAT in Q4 FY25

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Nazara posts Rs 520 Cr revenue and Rs 4 Cr PAT in Q4 FY25
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Nazara posts Rs 520 Cr revenue and Rs 4 Cr PAT in Q4 FY25 Gaming and sports media firm Nazara Technologies reported a 95% year-on-year rise in operating revenue for Q4 FY25. However, the Mumbai-based company’s profit remained modest at Rs 4 crore in the final quarter of the previous fiscal year. Nazara’s operating revenue rose by 95.3% to Rs 520 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 266 crore in Q4 FY24, according to its audited consolidated financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). E-sports accounted for 41.5% (Rs 216 crore) of the company’s total operating revenue, while the gaming segment held a 30% share (Rs 156 crore), followed by ad tech, which contributed 28% (Rs 148 crore). Nazara also earned Rs 18 crore from interest and gains on financial assets during the quarter, bringing its overall revenue to Rs 539 crore. However, the company posted a 40.8% YoY increase in its total income to Rs 1,715 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 1,218 crore in FY24. On the line of scale, Nazara’s total expenses surged by 85.3% to Rs 528 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 285 crore in the same quarter last year. Content and commission costs together stood at Rs 186 crore, while employee benefit expenses rose to Rs 80 crore. Notably, marketing expenses saw a sharp 3.5X jump, reaching Rs 151 crore in Q4 FY25. Despite a 95% year-on-year revenue growth in Q4, the company’s profit remained flat at Rs 4 crore in Q4 FY25. For the full fiscal year, its net profit declined to Rs 51 crore in FY25 from Rs 74.7 crore in FY24. Last week, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) also approved the acquisition of a majority stake and control over Nazara Technologies Limited by Axana Estates LLP, Plutus Wealth Management LLP, and Junomoneta Finsol Private Limited. Nazara is currently trading at Rs 1,270 (as of 03.41 PM) with a total market capitalization of Rs 11,127 crore (approximately $1.3 billion).

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