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Lendingkart posts Rs 1,090 Cr revenue in FY24, profit slips

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Lendingkart posts Rs 1,090 Cr revenue in FY24, profit slips
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Temasek’s Fullerton recently acquired the troubled fintech firm Lendingkart in a distress sale. The company’s valuation plummeted to around $100 million in the deal, down from its peak of $690 million. While the reasons behind this downfall may become clearer when the firm discloses its FY25 numbers, the company’s profit after tax (PAT) slipped 6% during the fiscal year ending March 2024. We will analyze the company’s expenses in detail in the second half of the story. For now, let’s focus on its revenue streams and their growth. Lendingkart’s revenue from operations increased by 36% to Rs 1,090 crore in FY24 from Rs 798 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Lendingkart is a non-banking finance company (NBFC) that provides working capital and business loans to SMEs across India. It offers loans with an average ticket size of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh to MSMEs and has disbursed over Rs 18,700 crore to more than 300,000 businesses. Revenue from co-lending was the primary contributor, accounting for 54% of the operating revenue, which surged by 88% to Rs 591 crore in FY24. Revenue from interest on term loans shrank by 2.86% to Rs 407.81 crore FY24, while commission income spiked 34X to Rs 22.58 crore in FY24. It also made Rs 69.15 crore from other operating activities. The company generated another Rs 127 crore in FY24 from non operating activities which took its total revenue to Rs 1,217 crore in FY24. On the expense side, finance cost was the major factor, which increased by 16.82% to Rs 293.53 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses grew by 75.70% to Rs 199 crore while legal charges increased 58.25% to Rs 125.62 crore FY24. Overall, the firm’s total expenses spiked 49.4% to Rs 1,022.7 crore in FY24 from Rs 684.4 crore in FY23. Note: The company recorded Rs 171.67 crore in FY24 and Rs 67.12 crore in FY23 under impairment losses, these amounts have been excluded from the expense or profit calculations. The rising expenses on employee benefits took a toll on Lendingkart's profit which slipped by 6% to Rs 174.92 crore in FY24 from Rs 185.93 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at 23.33% and 44.39%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Re 0.94 to earn a rupee in FY24. The Ahmedabad-based company reported Rs 768.5 crore in cash and bank balances and had a current asset of Rs 2,110 crore as of FY24. According to TheKredible, Lendingkart has raised a total of Rs 3,217 crore (approximately $452 million) in funding to date. Its leading investors include Temasek, Bertelsmann, Mayfield, and Saama Capital.

Infibeam posts Rs 1,160 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25; profit rises 20%

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Infibeam posts Rs 1,160 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25; profit rises 20%
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Infibeam posts Rs 1,160 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25; profit rises 20% Digital payments firm Infibeam has reported a 62% increase in revenue during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year (Q4 FY25), while its year-on-year profit rose by 20%. Infibeam’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 1,160 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 716 crore in Q4 FY24, its consolidated financial statements accessed from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. For the full fiscal year (FY25), Infibeam’s operating revenue increased 27% to Rs 3,992 crore in FY25 from Rs 3,150 crore in FY24. Payment business accounted for 95% of its total collection which increased by 64% to Rs 1,098 crore in Q4 FY25. Meanwhile, there was a 35% increase in the e-commerce platform business, which rose to Rs 62 crore. The Ahmedabad-based firm recorded a total revenue of 1,180 crore in Q4 FY25. For the full fiscal year (FY25), its total income stood at Rs 4,066 crore. Infibeam operates a diversified digital platform, with a primary focus on digital payments and e-commerce solutions. On the cost side, the company’s total expenses rose by 66% to Rs 1,104 crore in Q4 FY25. For the digital payment firm, its payment processing was the largest cost center, rising by 68% to Rs 1,025 crore. Employee benefits increased by 30% to Rs 39 crore, while depreciation cost grew 6% to Rs 18 crore. Infibeam Avenues also incurred Rs 22 crore on other undisclosed expenses in the said quarter. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, the firm’s total expenses increased to Rs 3,768 crore. In the end, the company reported profit after tax of Rs 55 crore in Q4 FY25, 20% up from Rs 46 crore in Q4 FY24. On a fiscal year basis, its profit increased to Rs 236 crore in FY25 from Rs 156 crore in FY24. At 15:31 PM today, its market cap stood at Rs 5,579 crore while the firm’s stock was trading at Rs 20.

BigBasket reports 6% increase in FY24 consolidated operating revenue at Rs 10,062 crore

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 9m ago
BigBasket reports 6% increase in FY24 consolidated operating revenue at Rs 10,062 crore
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- Supermarket Grocery Supplies, the parent company of BigBasket, reported a 6% increase in operating revenue for FY24 at Rs 10,062 crore. - BigBasket's losses reduced to Rs 1,415 crore from Rs 1,785 crore in FY23. - Total expenses for BigBasket slightly increased to Rs 11,515 crore compared to Rs 11,284 crore in FY23. - BigBasket's advertising and sales promotion costs decreased from Rs 385 crore to Rs 330 crore in FY24. - Innovative Retail Concepts, a subsidiary of Supermarket Grocery Supplies, registered a 6% YoY growth in operating revenue for FY24 at Rs 7,885 crore, with a net loss of Rs 1,267 crore. - BigBasket is planning to raise $80-100 million through a mix of debt and equity to support its expansion plans, especially in the quick-commerce segment.

Decathlon India posts Rs 4,008 Cr revenue and Rs 197 Cr PAT in FY24

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Decathlon India posts Rs 4,008 Cr revenue and Rs 197 Cr PAT in FY24
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Decathlon India posts Rs 4,008 Cr revenue and Rs 197 Cr PAT in FY24 Decathlon has made a turnaround in FY24, reporting a profit of Rs 197 crore, a sharp recovery from a Rs 18 crore loss in FY23. However, its revenue growth remained flat, registering a 2.2% year-on-year increase for the fiscal year ending March 2024. Decathlon India’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 4,008 crore in FY24 from Rs 3,920 crore in FY23, its annual standalone financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. Decathlon India operates on a direct-to-consumer model, managing the design, manufacturing, and sale of its sports gear through large retail stores and an e-commerce platform. The company currently operates 90 stores across India. The sale of sports products was the sole source of revenue for Decathlon India. It also added Rs 58 crore from interest on investments and other non-operating income which tallied its overall to Rs 4,066 crore in FY24. The cost of procurement was the latest cost center forming 64.4% of the overall expenditure. This cost was reduced by 4.3% to Rs 2,448 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 2,559 crore in FY23. Decathlon India spent Rs 327 crore on employee benefits. Its controlled spending on power, rent, repairs, fuel, advertising, information technology, freight, franchisee fees, and legal/professional expenses led to an overall cost reduction of 4.5% to Rs 3,797 crore in FY24 from Rs 3,975 crore in FY23. Despite modest revenue growth, Decathlon India’s cost-control measures enabled it to post a net profit of Rs 197 crore in FY24, a sharp recovery from a Rs 18.6 crore loss in FY23. On a unit level, the company spent Re 0.95 to earn a rupee, with improved ROCE at 17.79% and EBITDA at 14.49%. By the end of the last fiscal year (FY24), its total current assets stood at Rs 1,247 crore, including Rs 325 crore in cash and bank balances. Last year, Decathlon India CEO Sankar Chatterjee mentioned that the company plans to double its revenue to Rs 8,000 crore within the next 3 to 5 years.

Perfios' net profit rises 9x; global revenue doubles

The Arc WebThe Arc Web · 8m ago
Perfios' net profit rises 9x; global revenue doubles
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Perfios Software Solutions, a credit underwriting and fraud analytics platform, recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs 557.78 crore ($66 million) in fiscal year 2024 (FY24), representing a 37% growth from the previous year. Its net profit also grew significantly to Rs 71.7 crore ($8.5 million) in FY24, marking a nine-fold increase. The company experienced significant growth in its international revenue, which doubled to Rs 52 crore ($6.2 million) in FY24. Perfios has been focusing on expanding globally, particularly in Southeast Asia. It also underwent a successful integration with Karza Technologies, a fraud analytics company it acquired in 2022. Perfios aims to become a global software-as-a-service company under the leadership of its CEO, Sabyasachi Goswami. The company's visibility and marketing efforts have increased as it aims to expand further.

Amazon India logistics unit posts Rs 4,889 Cr income in FY24

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Amazon India logistics unit posts Rs 4,889 Cr income in FY24
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Amazon Transportation Services reported a marginal growth in its revenue during the fiscal year ending March 2024. At the same time, the company reduced its losses by over 6% during the same period. AmazonTransport Services aka ATS’s revenue from operations grew 7.6% to Rs 4,888.9 crore in FY24 from Rs 4,543.3 crore in FY23, its standalone financial statement sourced from Tofler shows. Apart from operational income, ATS’s other income spiked 66% to Rs 57.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 34.5 crore in the previous fiscal year. This brought the total income for FY24 to Rs 4,946.2 crore. Amazon Transportation Services provides logistics and delivery solutions, supporting Amazon's e-commerce operations. Its services include order pickup, sorting, and last-mile delivery across India. It makes money via offering aforementioned services to Amazon India. The company’s total expenses excluding depreciation stood at Rs 4,690.8 crore in FY24 from Rs 4,310.2 crore in FY23, marking an 8.8% rise. Depreciation expenses, however, decreased by 10.2%, standing at Rs 313.7 crore for FY24, down from Rs 349.4 crore in FY23. Despite the growth in revenue, ATS managed to reduce its losses by 6.3% to Rs 80.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 85.7 crore in FY23. Its outstanding losses reached Rs 469.8 crore as of the end of FY24. Other equity components, including the share-based compensation reserve, increased 26% to Rs Rs 490.4 crore in the last fiscal year. While ATS’s parent company, Amazon Corporate Holdings continues to support its operations, the persistent losses indicate ongoing challenges in reaching profitability despite YoY revenue growth. In the past five years, Amazon India (through transport services) has expanded its partnership with Indian Railways, increasing from a single train in 2019 to over 120 trains by 2024, now covering 130 intercity routes across 91 cities.

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