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Yatra surpasses Rs 350 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit doubles

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Yatra surpasses Rs 350 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit doubles
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Yatra surpasses Rs 350 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit doubles Online travel aggregator Yatra reported strong year-on-year growth in both revenue and profit. The Gurugram-based firm nearly doubled its profit in Q2 FY26, with revenue rising by 48% during the same period. Yatra’s revenue from operations increased 48% to Rs 350.8 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 236.4 crore in Q2 FY25, according to its consolidated unaudited financials sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Income from hotels and packages was the company’s largest revenue contributor, followed by air ticketing and other allied services. It also earned Rs 5 crore from non-operating sources, bringing its total income to Rs 356 crore in Q2 FY26, up from Rs 215.4 crore in Q2 FY25. The travel aggregator allocated 66% of its total expenses to service costs, which amounted to Rs 225.14 crore, followed by employee benefits at Rs 41 crore. Additional spending on payment gateway charges, marketing, legal, IT, and other overheads pushed its total expenditure to Rs 339 crore in Q2 FY26. A 48% rise in operating revenue drove the company’s profit up by 95% to Rs 14.27 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 7.3 crore in Q2 FY25. On a unit level, the firm spent Re 0.97 to earn one rupee of revenue during the quarter. On a half-yearly basis, Yatra’s operating revenue surged 66% year-on-year to Rs 560.6 crore while the firm’s profits nearly tripled to Rs 30.27 crore during the same period. Following its strong financial results, Yatra’s stock surged 15% to close at Rs 167, taking the company’s market capitalization to Rs 2,602.77 crore at the end of today’s trading session.

CarTrade posts Rs 193 Cr in revenue, profit doubles to Rs 64 Cr

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CarTrade posts Rs 193 Cr in revenue, profit doubles to Rs 64 Cr
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CarTrade posts Rs 193 Cr in revenue, profit doubles to Rs 64 Cr Automobile classifieds platform CarTrade announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26, reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in revenue and a two-fold rise in profit compared to Q2 FY25. CarTrade’s revenue from operations grew 25% to Rs 193.41 crore in Q2 FY26 in contrast to Rs 154.2 crore in Q2 FY25. The company also added another 28.73 crore in other income, taking its total income for Q2 FY26 to Rs 222.14 crore. The Mumbai-based company operates across three segments: Consumer, Remarketing, and Classifieds. Revenue from the Consumer segment accounted for 39.4% of total operating income, rising to Rs 76.24 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 55.62 crore in Q2 FY25. The Remarketing and Classifieds segments contributed Rs 62.62 crore and Rs 55.5 crore, respectively. On the expense front, employee benefits accounted for 55% of total spending, increasing 11% to Rs 77.5 crore during the period. CarTrade’s total expenses grew modestly by 5% to Rs 142.2 crore in Q2 FY26. A 25% year-on-year rise in operating revenue, coupled with controlled expenses, helped the firm double its profit to Rs 64 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 30.7 crore in Q2 FY25. On a half-yearly basis, the company’s revenue rose 24% year-on-year to Rs 366.45 crore, while its profit more than doubled to Rs 111.13 crore. The firm has also appointed Varun Sanghi as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and senior management personnel.

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.

Bootstrapped Collegedunia hits Rs 200 Cr revenue, eyes 3X growth and IPO in 5 years

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Bootstrapped Collegedunia hits Rs 200 Cr revenue, eyes 3X growth and IPO in 5 years
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Bootstrapped Collegedunia hits Rs 200 Cr revenue, eyes 3X growth and IPO in 5 years College search platform Collegedunia surpassed the Rs 200 crore revenue mark in 2024. The Gurugram-based company’s growth has been guided by strong collaborations with educational institutions and a focus on delivering useful resources and guidance to students. Over the years, Collegedunia has teamed up with institutions like LPU, IILM, Amity, ICFAI, Parul, and Bennett University offering students access to crucial information and career counseling. After crossing the Rs 200 crore revenue mark, Collegedunia is aiming to triple its revenue over the next five years, with a focus on global expansion, the company’s chief executive Sahil Chalana told Entrackr. "We also have plans to go public upon reaching Rs 600 crore in revenue,” he said. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Collegedunia reported Rs 192.23 crore in operating revenue in FY24. The company also turned profitable in FY24, with profits nearing Rs 5 crore. For the uninitiated, Collegedunia is a bootstrapped startup founded in 2014. The group also includes 3.14, KickCash, and Prepp, which together offer services aimed at growth in ed-tech and digital marketing. 3.14, a performance-driven ad tech platform, supports brands in enhancing their marketing through data insights and currently counts Amazon, Flipkart, PhonePe, GoJek, and Walmart among its key clients. Prepp, a platform designed to help government exam aspirants in India, has experienced significant growth. Over the past year, Prepp has gained traction among students preparing for exams like UPSC, SSC, and various state-level exams. On the other hand, KickCash is a user acquisition app that rewards users for playing mobile games. It uses AI to suggest games, helping increase user engagement. As mobile gaming grows, KickCash is becoming a key player in rewarded gaming in India. “To reach its Rs 600 crore revenue goal by 2029, the company is focusing on three key areas: expanding operations, advancing technology, and diversifying into new markets,” pointed out Chalana. While large cities have been the primary focus, there is a growing demand for structured education guidance in smaller towns. Collegedunia now aims to reach the tier II and tier III markets by offering content and services designed for them. Meanwhile, the company is working to help international students navigate college admissions and career opportunities globally. Launched in 2021, Collegedunia’s Study Abroad vertical has grown over 120% YoY. Initially focused on major destinations like the USA, UK, and Canada, it now covers more European countries. In 2024–25, it opened centres in Hyderabad, Delhi, Thane, Srinagar, and Kolkata, with more on the way. As per the company, Collegedunia is expanding beyond college search to offer career advice, skill-building, and global education support.

Zolostays hits Rs 200 Cr revenue in FY24, trims losses

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Zolostays hits Rs 200 Cr revenue in FY24, trims losses
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Zolostays hits Rs 200 Cr revenue in FY24, trims losses Co-living company Zolostays has achieved a fivefold increase in growth over the last two fiscal years, expanding its revenue from Rs 43 crore in FY22 to more than Rs 200 crore in FY24. Despite this growth, the Nexus Ventures-backed firm maintained control over its losses during this period. Zolostays’ revenue from operations doubled to Rs 204.4 crore in FY24 from Rs 95.5 crore in FY23, as per its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Zolostays provides co-living spaces to students, professionals, and organizations. Income from residential accommodations and facilities, including service fees and accommodation charges, accounted for 93% of the total operating revenue. This income grew 3.4x to Rs 191 crore in FY24 from Rs 55 crore in FY23. Zolostays also offers services to colleges and universities for managing residential facilities, along with food subscriptions and other amenities. Revenue from this segment dropped 72% to Rs 10.4 crore in FY24. The firm earned Rs 4.6 crore in interest income, bringing its total income to Rs 209 crore in FY24. On the cost front, property management and operational expenses were the largest component, accounting for 52% of total costs. These expenses, which include food, rent, electricity, housekeeping, and consumables, increased 2.3X to Rs 139 crore in FY24 from Rs 60.5 crore in FY23. Its employee benefit expenses increased by 16% to Rs 83 crore in FY24. Legal, advertising, communication, commission, and other overheads took the total cost up by 58% to Rs 266 crore in FY24 from Rs 168 crore in FY23. Zolostays' two-fold growth and controlled expenses led to a 17.4% reduction in losses, down to Rs 57 crore in FY24 from Rs 69 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -89.96% and -16.75%, respectively, with an expense-to-revenue ratio of Rs 1.30. In FY24, the Bengaluru-based firm reported current assets of Rs 76 crore, including Rs 34 crore in cash and bank balances. Zolo has raised a total of $118 million of funding to date. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Nexus Ventures is the largest external stakeholder with 34% followed by Investcrop and Mirae Asset.

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