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Zerodha hits Rs 8,000 Cr revenue with over 50% profit margin in FY24

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Zerodha hits Rs 8,000 Cr revenue with over 50% profit margin in FY24
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Stock broking platform Zerodha has reported more than Rs 8,000 crore in revenue and over Rs 4,500 crore in profit, according to a blog post by the company’s co-founder and CEO, Nithin Kamath. This marks a significant increase from the Rs 6,875 crore in operational revenue and Rs 2,907 crore in profit after tax reported in FY23. According to the company, these profits do not account for approximately Rs 1,000 crore in unrealized gains, which will reflect in its financials once recognized. The firm has not yet officially filed its audited annual report. The data disclosed by Zerodha indicates that more than half of its revenue has translated into profit. “Given the profitability of the last three years, our net worth is almost ~40% of the customer funds that we manage. It makes us one of the safest brokers to trade with,” said Kamath in the blogpost. Kamath also added that the firm is already encountering a plateau in revenue and profit, and it is gearing up for a substantial revenue decline later this year. The firm has linked the expected decline in scale to upcoming regulations from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which will eliminate the volume-based transaction fee model for free equity delivery trades affecting all brokers, including Zerodha. The SEBI’s true-to-label circular will go live on October 1 and Zerodha expects a 10% revenue dip due to the regulation. “We expect this paper to materialise into regulation sometime in the next quarter. Index derivatives today are a significant portion of our revenue, and any change will impact us. We anticipate a 30% to 50% drop in revenue,” said Kamath. Zerodha’s annual maintenance charges (AMC) will also be impacted by the new basic services demat account (BSDA) thresholds set by the regulator. Kamath explained that the company can charge the full AMC for customers with demat holdings of Rs 10 lakhs and above, up from the current threshold of Rs 4 lakhs. Along with the removal of the account opening fee, this would lead to a significant decline in revenue. Zerodha is confident that it can handle the slow period because of its small team, careful spending, and strong finances. It has 1,200 employees, but only a small portion of them runs the core business.

Binny Bansal invests $20 Mn in e-comm OS startup ShopOS

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Binny Bansal invests $20 Mn in e-comm OS startup ShopOS
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Binny Bansal invests $20 Mn in e-comm OS startup ShopOS Bengaluru-based e-commerce tech startup ShopOS has raised $20 million in a funding round led by 3STATE Ventures, the investment firm founded by Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal. The fresh capital will be used to scale product development, expand its engineering team, and onboard more e-commerce brands across global markets, ShopOS said in a press release. ShopOS is developing an AI-powered platform to help brands easily build and manage online stores. It uses an “AI workforce” to automatically create content like product descriptions, images, and videos, adjust store layouts for each visitor in real time, and run targeted marketing campaigns. The startup was founded by Sai Krishna V K and Ajay P V, who earlier co-founded Scapic, a tech platform acquired by Flipkart in 2020. After the acquisition, they helped launch Flipkart Labs, focusing on deep tech and AI in commerce. They are joined by Karan Sonawala, who previously led AI and immersive commerce projects at Flipkart. “The friction in content creation and personalization are significant drags on growth. Our previous startup journey taught us the importance of solving hard problems, and with ShopOS, we are focused on delivering what AI agents can truly do for brands. We are building from India for the globe and with this funding milestone, we wish to tap into the smartest AI minds in India to build the future of Commerce,” said the co-founders in a joint statement. ShopOS is targeting a global customer base with early adopters already onboarded in India, Europe, and the UAE.

Abha Maheshwari resigns as Allen Digital CEO after two years

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Abha Maheshwari resigns as Allen Digital CEO after two years
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Abha Maheshwari, a former Meta executive who took charge of Allen’s digital business in 2022, has stepped down as CEO after two years in the role. She announced that she will be taking a short break before moving on to her next opportunity. "When I first joined, we were a small team of 15 to 20 working out of a WeWork, scrappy, ambitious, and committed to building something meaningful. Two years later, I leave behind a buzzing office filled with passionate people, bold ideas, and the same deep sense of purpose, now backed by a much larger and stronger team,” she wrote in a social media post announcing her exit. In April 2022, Allen Career Institute set up a wholly owned subsidiary, Allen Digital, with the aim of taking on India’s multi-billion-dollar edtech giants. The move came barely a month after Allen raised $600 million (about Rs 4,500 crore) from Bodhi Tree Systems, the investment vehicle of James Murdoch and former Disney Asia-Pacific chairman Uday Shankar. During her tenure, Allen Digital acquired AI-powered doubt-solving platform Doubtnut in a slump sale reportedly valued around $10 million. In December 2024, Allen was also reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire Unacademy at a discounted valuation of around $800 million. However, Unacademy co-founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal publicly denied the claim. "Together, we built a digital-first EdTech business anchored in learning outcomes. We launched transformative technology, scaled rapidly, and most importantly, made a real difference in the lives of students. From AI-powered learning to seamless offline–online integration, every step was guided by our vision to make education more accessible, deliver real learning outcomes, and truly empower students," Maheshwari wrote. For FY24, the company’s revenue grew 42% year-on-year to Rs 3,244.7 crore, driven by strong offline enrolments and an expanding digital footprint. However, its profit fell 44% to Rs 136 crore during the same period.

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.

Pristyn Care scales to 8 hospitals in 4 months

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Pristyn Care scales to 8 hospitals in 4 months
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Pristyn Care has ramped up its hospital expansion strategy with the launch of three new digitally integrated hospitals in Gurgaon, Hyderabad, and Kochi, bringing its total number of owned facilities to eight, just four months after opening its first. This move also marks the startup’s entry into South India. Pristyn Care now operates a clinical footprint of 200,000 sq ft, comprising 400 beds, more than 20 modular operating theatres, over 50 ICU beds, and a team of over 550 medical professionals. The latest launch follows the company’s earlier announcement in February 2025, when it unveiled its first five hospitals within a span of just 75 days. That rapid rollout, focused around Delhi-NCR, was a significant pivot from Pristyn’s earlier asset-light model of partnering with hospitals to offering in-house surgical care. Now, with the addition of 90,000 sq ft across three cities, Pristyn is doubling down on its promise of accessible, seamless healthcare. Each new facility is being integrated with the company’s proprietary digital platform, which includes real-time clinical alerts, EMRs, express discharge tooling, and one-tap insurance approvals. “We are not starting from scratch; the technology is built and live. Our next task is to stitch it into each new hospital so patients experience shorter waits, clearer communication, and truly joined-up care," said Dr. Vaibhav Kapoor, Co-founder of Pristyn Care. Pristyn Care’s new hospitals bring tailored services to each city, Gurgaon boosts neonatal and women’s health; Hyderabad offers 24x7 trauma care and tech-led joint replacements; and Kochi adds emergency care with a riverside rehab wing for Kerala patients. Notably, Pristyn Care’s first hospital in Delhi hit double-digit profitability within eight weeks. With the strong performance metrics, the company is now targeting 50 hospitals by FY28, with upcoming launches in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.

DailyRounds posts Rs 568 Cr revenue and Rs 320 Cr PAT in FY24

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DailyRounds posts Rs 568 Cr revenue and Rs 320 Cr PAT in FY24
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Dailyround’s operation revenue grew to Rs 568 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024 from Rs 515 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. Kunal Manchanada 12 May 2025 10:56 IST Updated On 12 May 2025 11:12 IST --- After recording a 42% year-on-year growth in FY23, healthcare-focused edtech platform DailyRounds experienced a moderate slowdown in FY24, with operating revenue increasing by just 10.3%. However, the Microsoft Ventures-backed firm’s profit surpassed Rs 300 crore in the same period. Dailyround’s operation revenue grew to Rs 568 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024 from Rs 515 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. DailyRounds’ flagship product, Marrow, is an online learning platform where medical students and practitioners can subscribe to various plans, including video lectures, question banks, and test series. These plans, ranging from 3 to 36 months, accounted for 93% of the operating revenue, which rose to Rs 528 crore in FY24. The remaining operating income came from book sales to students under specific plans and from market research services. The company also earned Rs 89 crore in non-operating income from interest on deposits and investments, taking its total revenue to Rs 657 crore in FY24. DailyRounds spent Rs 68 crore on employee benefits, making it the company’s largest cost center, followed by legal and professional services, which accounted for Rs 64 crore in FY24. Web hosting, payment gateways, advertising, business promotion, and other overheads pushed the total expenditure to Rs 225 crore in FY24 from Rs 187 crore in FY23. The year-on-year growth in scale, combined with controlled expenditure, helped DailyRounds post a 14% increase in profits to Rs 320 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 281 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at 34.39% and 67.73%, respectively, during the same fiscal year. At the unit level, it spent Rs 0.40 to earn a rupee of operating revenue. By the end of FY24, DailyRounds’ total current assets stood at Rs 778 crore, including cash and bank balances of Rs 712 crore. As we have said earlier, the biggest challenge in this domain is getting in, and accepted with institutions. Post that, incremental costs are low, helping push profitability, and margins higher. The business will continue to have the margins that allow DailyRounds to expand into more segments of the field, and evolve with the changing needs of the market. However, truly disruptive growth will probably not come from the Indian market but other markets, and it remains to be seen how DailyRounds plans for such growth. With a claimed presence in over 16 countries, the firm seems well aware of the opportunities ahead, and will continue to be watched for such a breakthrough sooner than later.

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