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Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures

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Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures
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Snippets Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures Full-stack lending platform Mannjal has raised Rs 17.5 crore ($2.1 million) in a seed round led by Arali Ventures and B Capital, with participation from Sparrow Capital and Gemba Capital. The proceeds will be used to expand its lender network and accelerate product development. Founded in 2023 by Prashant Adurty, Aman Bhargava, and Harshit Lingamneni in Bengaluru, Mannjal operates a full-stack lending platform that helps financial institutions distribute priority-sector and impact-linked credit products at scale. The startup provides infrastructure that supports field operations, origination, and credit decisioning. It enables lenders to run digital and physical data journeys, enrich borrower profiles with external information sources, and structure data for analysis and decision support. Institutions can configure custom workflows for teams across risk, operations, and business functions. According to the company, lenders using Mannjal have reduced turnaround times by 50–75% and improved sanction ratios to 85–90%. Over the last 18 months, Mannjal’s platform claims to have enabled disbursements of about Rs 1,000 crore across unsecured business loans, loan against property, and affordable housing finance. The company now works with more than 75 lenders.

EV financing startup Perpetuity Capital raises Rs 7 Cr

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EV financing startup Perpetuity Capital raises Rs 7 Cr
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Perpetuity Capital, a fintech platform specializing in clean-tech mobility, has raised Rs 7 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) from N+1 Capital and RevX Capital. Perpetuity Capital plans to utilise these funds to enhance its lending capabilities and expand its loan book, particularly focusing on the regions of East India. This strategic move is aimed at promoting the adoption of environmentally friendly mobility solutions in these states. Led by Karamveer Dhillon, Perpetuity Capital helps delivery drivers and autorickshaw drivers avail finance to purchase electric vehicles for commercial use. In October 2023, Perpetuity Capital raised Rs 5 crore in debt from Clime Finance. In the electric vehicle financing space, Perpetuity Capital competes with Vidyut, Revfin, Finayo, Mufin Green Finance, OTO, evfin, and Hero FinCorp, among others. Revfin raised $14 million in Series B round led by Omidyar Network in December whereas Vidyut raised $10 million in February this year.

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%
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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.

Exclusive: Oxyzo clocks Rs 330 Cr PAT on Rs 1,207 Cr revenue in FY25

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Exclusive: Oxyzo clocks Rs 330 Cr PAT on Rs 1,207 Cr revenue in FY25
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According to consolidated financial statements reviewed by Entrackr, Oxyzo’s operating revenue rose to Rs 1,207 crore in FY25, up from Rs 903 crore in FY24. Following a 58% year-on-year growth in FY24, B2B fintech unicorn Oxyzo Financial Services continued its strong momentum in FY25, recording a 33.7% YoY increase in revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2025. The company also reported a 16.5% rise in profit during the same period. Oxyzo, the lending arm of the industrial goods and services procurement platform OfBusiness, offers credit solutions and loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups. Interest income from loan disbursements contributed 95% of its total operating revenue, which rose to Rs 1,141 crore in FY25. The remaining revenue came from fees and commissions. As a lending-focused company, finance costs emerged as the largest expense for Oxyzo, accounting for 58% of its total spending. These costs climbed to Rs 439 crore in FY25, in line with the company's expanding scale. Oxyzo spent Rs 143 crore on employee benefits. Its legal, impairment, administrative, and other operational expenses contributed to a total expenditure of Rs 755 crore in FY25, up from Rs 514 crore in FY24. The combination of topline growth and controlled cost mechanism helped the company post a 16.5% growth in profits, which rose to Rs 339 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 291 crore in the previous fiscal year. Oxyzo raised approximately $200 million in 2022, achieving unicorn status following its Series A round led by Alpha Wave and Tiger Global. The company also plans to raise a fresh round of equity in the second half of FY26 in the range of $100-150 million. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the OFB group, including its promoters, holds a 74.5% stake, while Alpha Wave is the largest external investor with a 7.4% share, followed by Tiger Global. Its parent OfBusiness is also gearing up for a $1 billion IPO, expected to include a combination of a fresh issue and an offer for sale.

Groww posts Rs 547 Cr profit on Rs 1,216 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26

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Groww posts Rs 547 Cr profit on Rs 1,216 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26
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Digital investment platform Groww on Wednesday reported its first set of quarterly results since listing on the stock exchanges. The company posted a 25% rise in revenue during the third quarter, although its profit declined by 28% over the same period. The company’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 1,216 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 974.5 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its financial statement sourced from NSE. Other income contributed an additional Rs 45 crore, which drove its total income to Rs 1,261 crore for the quarter. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, the company’s income rose by 19% from Rs 1,019 crore in Q2 FY26. However, for the nine months period ending December 2025, the firm’s revenue remained flat at Rs 3,139 crore. On the expense side, employee benefit was the largest burn which accounted for 30% of the total expense at Rs 157 crore in Q3 FY26. Finance cost stood at Rs 10 crore, while depreciation cost added Rs 9 crore to the total expense which stood at Rs 515.5 crore in Q3 FY26. Groww’s net profit decreased by 28% to Rs 547 crore in Q3 FY26 as compared to Rs 757 crore in Q3 FY25. For the nine months period ending December 2025, the company reported a profit of Rs 1,397 crore. Sequentially, Groww reported a 16% surge in net profit (PAT) to Rs 547 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 471 crore in Q2 FY26. The year-on-year decline was largely due to a one-time gain (net of taxes) of Rs 315 crore booked in Q3 FY25. Groww made a strong debut on the Indian stock exchanges in November last year, listing at Rs 114 per share on the BSE, a 14% premium over its issue price despite a muted grey market premium (GMP) of around 3%. On the NSE, the stock opened at Rs 112. Groww India’s share is trading at Rs 158 (as of 12:51 PM), giving the company a total market capitalization of Rs 97,595 crore ($11.21 billion).

Info Edge posts Rs 791 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit surges 32%

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Info Edge posts Rs 791 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit surges 32%
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Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri and 99acres, reported a 17% growth in operating revenue in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY26), while its profit increased by 32%. The Noida-based company’s operating revenue rose to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 677 crore in Q1 FY25, according to documents sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On a quarter-on-quarter basis, Info Edge’s operating revenue rose 5.5% to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 750 crore in Q4 FY25. Info Edge derives the majority of its revenue from Naukri.com, which contributed Rs 562 crore in the quarter ending June 2025, a 15% year-on-year growth compared to Q1 FY25. Meanwhile, revenue from 99acres reached Rs 111 crore, while Jeevansathi and Shiksha contributed Rs 34 crore and Rs 50 crore, respectively, during the same quarter. The company added another Rs 213 crore from interest on deposits and investment which pushed its overall revenue to Rs 1,004 crore in Q1 FY26. On the expense side, Info Edge spent 58% of its overall expenditure on employee benefits, which increased 12% year-on-year to Rs 327 crore in Q1 FY26. Its advertising and internet costs stood at Rs 127 crore and Rs 22 crore, respectively. The company’s overall cost grew 16% YoY to Rs 564 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 485 crore in Q1 FY25. Info Edge’s profit grew by 32% to Rs 343 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 259 crore in Q1 FY25. Its EBITDA stood at Rs 468 crore in the same period. As of 2:22 PM (Friday, August 8), Info Edge is trading at Rs 1,333.5, down 2% from today’s opening price. The firm’s market capitalization stands at Rs 86,277 crore ($9.8 billion).

MamaEarth-parent reports Rs 39 Cr profit on Rs 538 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26

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MamaEarth-parent reports Rs 39 Cr profit on Rs 538 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26
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Honasa Consumer Limited, the parent company of personal care brand MamaEarth, has announced its financial results for the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q2 FY26). The Gurugram-based company reported a 16.5% growth in scale, while it posted a profit of Rs 39 crore in the same quarter. MamaEarth’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 538 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 462 crore in Q2 FY25, its financial statements accessed from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. On a half-yearly basis, MamaEarth’s operating revenue increased 12% to Rs 1,133 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 1,016 crore in H1 FY25. The company has not disclosed its revenue breakdown for the last quarter. It also added Rs 20 crore from non-operating activities which tallied its overall revenue to Rs 558 crore in Q2 FY26. For the D2C brand, the cost of procurement of products accounted for 32% of the overall expenditure. This cost increased by 10% to Rs 159 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 144 crore in Q2 FY25. Employee benefit expense rose 18% to Rs 60 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 51 crore in Q2 FY25. Marketing, legal, rent, and other overheads fell 9% year-on-year which kept the total expenditure flat at Rs 505 crore in Q2 FY26 as compared to Rs 506 crore in Q2 FY25. In the end, the company reported profit after tax of Rs 39 crore in Q2 FY26, as compared to a loss of Rs 18.56 crore in Q2 FY25. On a unit basis, the company spent Re 0.94 to earn a Rupee of operating revenue. For the six months ending September 2025, the company’s profit spiked 3.7X to Rs 80.5 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 21.6 crore in H1 FY25. During the period the company picked up 25% stake in Couch Commerce Private Limited which owns brand “Fang Oral Care” for a consideration of up to Rs 10 Crores. At the end of today’s trading session, MamaEarth parent’s shares were trading at Rs 283 with a total market capitalization of Rs 9,238 crore ($1 billion).

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