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CARS24 acquires CarInfo to expand into vehicle information services

EntrackrEntrackr · 24d ago
CARS24 acquires CarInfo to expand into vehicle information services
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CARS24 acquires CarInfo to expand into vehicle information services Used-car marketplace CARS24 has acquired vehicle information and management platform CarInfo. This is the Gurugram-based company’s second acquisition within a year, after it took over the automotive community platform Team-BHP. The acquisition brings CarInfo and its other app BikeInfo into the CARS24 ecosystem, though both platforms will continue to operate as standalone apps with their existing teams. CarInfo focuses on simplifying access to vehicle-related information such as registration details, insurance and pollution certificate validity, challans, FASTag status, and other compliance requirements. CARS24 founder and CEO Vikram Chopra mentioned the importance of managing vehicle ownership issues, particularly those like expired documents or inaccessible records. CarInfo was created with the insight that vehicle management for cars and bikes remains complex, reducing the burden by making essential information accessible with minimal effort. While CARS24 has not officially disclosed the deal value, MediaNama reported it at Rs 118 crore, citing a regulatory filing. Founded by Saajid Mani and his team, CarInfo serves more than 12 million monthly active users. Chopra described the platform as a product that has grown through consistent utility, becoming a commonly used tool for managing vehicle needs. The acquisition aligns with CARS24’s broader ambition to expand beyond vehicle transactions into the wider ownership lifecycle. By integrating vehicle information and compliance services, CARS24 aims to deepen customer engagement and create a comprehensive platform for car and bike owners. In FY24, CARS24 sold over two lakh cars and reported revenue close to Rs 7,000 crore. The company is preparing for a potential public market listing. The broader used-car and automotive services space is expected to see further consolidation, with Spinny set to acquire car-servicing platform GoMechanic.

CARS24 acquires Team-BHP

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
CARS24 acquires Team-BHP
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CARS24 acquires Team-BHP CARS24 has acquired Team-BHP, a major automotive community platform in India. The move aims to improve digital infrastructure and enhance automotive decision-making for users. Team-BHP will continue to operate under its founding team with its current policies, including no advertising and community-based moderation, the company said in a press release. Founded in 2004, Team-BHP provides user-driven reviews, ownership reports, and vehicle insights. CARS24 will focus on integrating technology, product upgrades, and AI tools into Team-BHP without altering its core operations. Vikram Chopra, CEO of CARS24, stated that the partnership will support better data use and expand platform capabilities. Rush Parekh, founder of Team-BHP, emphasized the platform's continued independence while leveraging new resources for growth. The companies will work together to enhance features for users involved in vehicle buying, selling, and ownership. CARS24, which is backed by Alpha Wave, SoftBank, Tencent, and DST Global, claims to have sold 200,000 cars in the fiscal year ending in March 2024. During the period, its gross revenue grew to Rs 6,917 crore from Rs 5,530 crore in the previous fiscal year.

Cars24 posts Rs 651 Cr adjusted revenue in H1 FY26; cuts burn by 36%

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Cars24 posts Rs 651 Cr adjusted revenue in H1 FY26; cuts burn by 36%
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Cars24 posts Rs 651 Cr adjusted revenue in H1 FY26; cuts burn by 36% Digital automotive marketplace Cars24 reported an 18% year-on-year rise in adjusted net revenue to Rs 651 crore in the first half of FY26, even as overall vehicle transaction GMV remained largely flat, according to its performance update. During the period, Cars24 reduced its adjusted EBITDA loss by 36% YoY to Rs 162 crore. The improvement was led by disciplined cost management and increased automation, with operating expenses staying broadly flat at Rs 719 crore despite revenue growth. According to the company, vehicle transaction GMV declined 5% YoY to Rs 3,731 crore in H1 FY26. Cars24 increasingly funnelled vehicles toward retail transactions instead of wholesale, prioritising profitability over volumes. Its retail GMV grew 21% YoY to Rs 2,009 crore, which accounted for over 50% of total transaction GMV, while retail margins expanded to 19.3% during the period, the company added in its performance update. As per the company, it facilitated nearly 85,000 car transactions across India, the UAE, and Australia in H1 FY26. Cars24 is also on track to cross 1.8 lakh car transactions in FY26. Financing, which includes loans disbursed through the platform, rose by 38% YoY to Rs 1,637 crore during the half-year. In parallel, vehicle ownership services, including insurance, inspection reports, buyback and compliance products, saw GMV surge nearly 19x YoY to Rs 94 crore. According to the company, its international operations also strengthened. The UAE business turned profitable at the adjusted EBITDA level, reporting a profit of Rs 9 crore in H1 FY26, with retail margins reaching around 24%. Australia also posted about 20% YoY growth in GMV and over 22% growth in adjusted net revenue. Cars24 invested Rs 95 crore in technology during H1 FY26, with GenAI now powering pricing, inspections, document verification, and customer calls at scale. AI-led automation helped reduce inspection time by nearly 30% and kept costs in check as volumes scaled. Cars24 expects to cross the adjusted net revenue of Rs 750 crore in H2 FY26, implying around 35% YoY growth, as it continues to prioritise earnings quality over headline GMV growth.

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