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CarTrade and CarDekho mutually call off acquisition talks

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
CarTrade and CarDekho mutually call off acquisition talks
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CarTrade and CarDekho mutually call off acquisition talks In a stock exchange filing dated November 27, the company said both parties have “mutually decided not to proceed with the proposed transaction at this stage." CarTrade Tech has officially called off its proposed consolidation with Girnar Software, the parent company of CarDekho and BikeDekho. In a stock exchange filing dated November 27, the company said both parties have “mutually decided not to proceed with the proposed transaction at this stage.” CarTrade had first disclosed on November 11 that it was in preliminary talks with CarDekho for a potential consolidation in the automotive classifieds space in India. According to Entrackr’s earlier report, the discussions included a potential all-stock acquisition of CarDekho, which could have created one of India’s largest auto-tech platforms. Media reports suggested that the potential deal could value CarDekho’s automotive classifieds business at around $1.2 billion. CarDekho, backed by investors such as Peak XV Partners, CapitalG and LeapFrog, last raised capital in late 2021 at a valuation of $1.2 billion. CarTrade, on the other hand, went public in 2021 and has since acquired OLX India and Shriram Automall to expand its offline and online auto marketplace network. With the collapse of talks, CarTrade said it will continue to focus on strengthening its existing businesses including CarWale, BikeWale, OLX India and Shriram Automall. The company added that its platforms operate in a large and expanding market and offer significant headroom for growth. CarTrade also said it remains open to evaluating strategic opportunities in the ordinary course of business.

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CarDekho Group posts Rs 2,795 Cr revenue in FY25; losses narrow marginally

EntrackrEntrackr · 10d ago
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CarDekho Group posts Rs 2,795 Cr revenue in FY25; losses narrow marginally CarDekho Group, which operates platforms like CarDekho, InsuranceDekho, BikeDekho, PriceDekho, Rupyy.com, reported a 24% year-on-year increase in its consolidated operating revenue to Rs 2,795 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 2,250 crore in the previous fiscal year, according to its press release. According to CarDekho, growth was driven by steady performance across its diversified businesses, including auto classifieds, fintech, shared mobility, insurance, and international operations. The company’s fleet management arm Carrum emerged as a key growth driver during the year, while the core standalone business continued to post profitability. Despite the topline growth, CarDekho’s consolidated losses narrowed marginally to Rs 266 crore in FY25 from Rs 276 crore a year earlier, excluding exceptional items and share of losses in associates. The company attributed the losses largely to continued investments and growth-stage losses in its insurance and Southeast Asia businesses. As of March 2025, CarDekho Group held net cash reserves of Rs 1,177 crore. On a standalone basis, which houses the flagship auto classifieds and financing operations, the company remained profitable for the second consecutive year. As per the press release, Standalone revenue crossed the Rs 1,000 crore mark in FY25, while profitability from the auto classifieds segment rose 60%. During FY25, CarDekho’s fintech arm Rupyy facilitated loan disbursements worth approximately Rs 16,000 crore across used cars, new cars, commercial vehicles, and personal loans. Notably, the new car financing segment nearly doubled, recording 97% growth. Rupyy now services over 95% of India’s pin codes, the press release added. The group’s fleet management business, Carrum, in which CarDekho invested early in FY25, scaled rapidly during the year. Carrum partnered with Uber to manage Uber Black fleets in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai and expanded operations to all major Tier-1 cities, managing over 1,500 vehicles. As per the company, its shared mobility subsidiary Revv, acquired in FY24, reported 40% year-on-year growth. The business expanded to 16 cities with a fleet of more than 1,300 cars and served over 65,000 customers during the year. InsuranceDekho also continued its expansion, operating in over 1,500 cities and covering 98% of India’s pin codes. Internationally, CarDekho expanded its auto classifieds and financing presence across Southeast Asia and entered the Middle East markets of the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Founded in 2008 by Amit Jain and Anurag Jain, CarDekho Group operates platforms across auto classifieds, fintech, shared mobility, education, and insurance, and is backed by investors including Peak XV, CapitalG, Hillhouse Capital, and Advent. CarDekho was recently in talks with CarTrade on a potential merger that could have created one of India’s largest auto-tech platforms. However, the two companies have officially called off the proposed consolidation.

upGrad–Unacademy deal called off over valuation differences

EntrackrEntrackr · 3d ago
upGrad–Unacademy deal called off over valuation differences
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upGrad–Unacademy deal called off over valuation differences Confirming the development, Ronnie Screwvala, co-founder of upGrad, told Entrackr, “Yes, we are not proceeding due to valuation differences." The much-speculated acquisition talks between online higher education platform upGrad and test-prep major Unacademy have been called off after both parties failed to reach a consensus on valuation, according to sources aware of the matter. While we cannot comment on specific numbers, it is fair to say that we were unable to arrive at a mutually agreeable valuation. Entrackr had earlier reported that upGrad and Unacademy were engaged in merger and acquisition discussions as consolidation accelerates across India’s edtech sector. The talks drew attention at a time when Unacademy was navigating internal restructuring, implementing cost-rationalisation measures, and sharpening its focus on its core test-preparation business. In recent months, Gaurav Munjal, co-founder and CEO of Unacademy, had publicly acknowledged that the company was exploring various strategic options, including fundraising and potential M&A transactions, while maintaining that no decision had been finalised. Munjal had also clarified the company’s position on employee stock option (ESOP) exercises and valuation expectations, amid questions around internal liquidity and employee compensation. Separately, Unacademy has put on hold proposed amendments to its 2018 ESOS scheme following strong pushback from former employees. The objections were primarily linked to the tax implications and liquidity concerns associated with exercising stock options at a significantly lower valuation compared to earlier rounds. Unacademy has yet to comment officially on the stalled merger talks. Founded in 2015, Unacademy has raised over $800 million from investors including SoftBank, General Atlantic, and Tiger Global, and was last valued at around $3.4 billion during the peak of the edtech funding cycle. However, like several peers in the sector, the company has faced pressure to recalibrate growth expectations amid a prolonged funding slowdown. upGrad, which operates across higher education, upskilling, and overseas education segments, has previously pursued selective acquisitions to strengthen its portfolio.

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