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Walmart India trims losses to Rs 110 Cr in FY25 amid muted revenue growth

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Walmart India trims losses to Rs 110 Cr in FY25 amid muted revenue growth
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Walmart India trims losses to Rs 110 Cr in FY25 amid muted revenue growth Walmart India, the wholesale and retail arm of the global retail giant, managed to reduce its losses in FY25 even as revenue growth remained subdued. Walmart India’s operating revenue grew by a modest 2.6% to Rs 5,331 crore in FY25, as compared to Rs 5,195 crore in FY24, as per its financial statement sourced from Tofler. Walmart makes money via wholesale trading, with significant contributions from both food and non-food products; sales of these products accounted for 99% of the total operating revenue. The company made Rs 43 crore from other income, comprising gains from financial instruments and interest on bank deposits, which pushed its total revenue to Rs 5,374 crore in FY25 from Rs 5,200 crore in FY24. On the expenditure front, the cost of materials, which formed nearly 90% of overall expenses, increased 3% to Rs 4,924 crore in FY25 from Rs 4,791 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses declined by 10% to Rs 139 crore, while finance costs fell 17% to Rs 57 crore. Transportation and collection charges saw a small increase to Rs 94 crore and Rs 44 crore, respectively. Overall, total expenses rose marginally by 2.4% to Rs 5,484 crore in FY25 from Rs 5,355 crore in FY24. Walmart India succeeded in narrowing its loss by 29% to Rs 110 crore in FY25 from Rs 154 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -8.85% and -0.35% respectively. On a unit level, Walmart India spent Rs 1.03 to earn a rupee of revenue in FY25. The company had current assets worth Rs 765 crore, including Rs 59 crore in cash and bank balances during the same period. Flipkart Internet, the B2C arm of Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart, reported a 14% year-on-year increase in revenue for FY25, exceeding Rs 20,000 crore. During the same period, the company successfully reduced its losses by 37%, bringing them down to Rs 1,494 crore. Walmart India faces competition from organized retail and wholesale players, including Reliance Retail and Metro Cash & Carry.

Tata 1mg revenue nears Rs 2,400 Cr in FY25, trims losses

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Tata 1mg revenue nears Rs 2,400 Cr in FY25, trims losses
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Tata 1mg, the digital healthcare platform backed by Tata Digital, continued its growth trajectory in the fiscal year ending March 2025 while straining its losses. Tata 1mg’s consolidated revenue rose 22% to Rs 2,392 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,968 crore in FY24, according to Tata Sons’ Annual Report for the fiscal year. Tata 1mg is a health tech startup for online orders of allopathic, ayurvedic, homeopathic medicines, vitamins, nutrition supplements, and other health products, delivered to the home. 1mg’s revenue was split across two entities: Tata 1mg Technologies, which clocked Rs 2,016.5 crore, and Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions, which contributed Rs 375.5 crore in FY25. The company's total cost rose by 17% to Rs 2682 crore in FY25, up from Rs 2303 crore in FY24. The Gurugram-based company posted a consolidated loss of Rs 276 crore in FY25, 12% lower than the Rs 313 crore loss reported in FY24. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.12 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25. On the asset side, Tata 1mg reported total assets of Rs 2,025 crore at the end of FY25 while its total liabilities reached Rs 1,190 crore. In the e-health space, Tata 1mg competes with Reliance-backed Netmeds, PharmEasy, and Apollo 24/7. Tata Digital acquired a 55% stake in 1mg in June 2021 but has since gained around 8.5% additional stake in the e-medicine platform. According to TheKredible, Tata Digital currently holds a 63.5% stake in 1mg, which was last valued at 1.25 billion. Tata Digital reported a standalone revenue of Rs 546.9 crore and a loss of Rs 827.5 crore in FY25, indicating continued investment in its digital commerce bets including 1mg and other verticals such as BigBasket, Cult.fit, and the recently launched Tata Neu.

Acko posts Rs 2,837 Cr revenue in FY25, trims losses by 37%

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Acko posts Rs 2,837 Cr revenue in FY25, trims losses by 37%
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Acko posts Rs 2,837 Cr revenue in FY25, trims losses by 37% Following a 20% year-on-year rise in FY24, insurtech platform Acko sustained its momentum with 35% revenue growth in FY25. At the same time, the company also cut its losses by 37% during the same period. Acko’s revenue from operations surged to Rs 2,837 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 2,106 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated annual figures accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). For the digital insurance provider, income from gross premium earned made up 73.5% of its total income, rising 31% to Rs 2,085 crore during the last fiscal year. Service contracts, recoveries from reinsurers, commissions, interest income from investments, and other miscellaneous income pushed total revenue to Rs 2,887 crore in FY25, up from Rs 2,160 crore in FY24. In terms of cost breakdown, employee benefit expenses declined slightly by 6% to Rs 334 crore in FY25 from Rs 355 crore in FY24, accounting for 10% of the company’s total costs. The firm also cut its advertising spend by 12% to Rs 497 crore, while commissions paid to sole selling agents rose 35% to Rs 283 crore during the previous fiscal. A large portion of the company’s expenses was grouped under miscellaneous costs, primarily comprising claims paid, premium on reinsurance ceded, and other office and administrative expenses. This category amounted to Rs 2,006 crore in FY25. Overall, the total expenses for the Accel-backed company rose 17% to Rs 3,312 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 2,830 crore in FY24. Stronger top-line and tighter cost control helped Acko to reduce its losses by 37% to Rs 424 crore in FY25. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to -30.5% and -16%, respectively. On a unit basis, Acko spent Rs 1.17 to earn a rupee in FY25. The company’s current assets stood at Rs 1,798 crore, including Rs 28 crore in cash and bank balance at the end of FY25. According to TheKredible, Acko has raised over $458 million to date. General Atlantic is the largest external shareholder with a 10.7% stake, followed by Accel Partners and Elevation Capital. Acko’s competitor Digit Insurance reported Rs 2,088 crore operating revenue in Q2 FY26, while its profit after tax increased by 30% to Rs 116.5 crore during the same period.

LeadSquared trims losses by 45% in FY25; growth remains modest

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LeadSquared trims losses by 45% in FY25; growth remains modest
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LeadSquared trims losses by 45% in FY25; growth remains modest LeadSquared reported a significant reduction in losses for the fiscal year ending March 2025. However, the company’s growth remained modest, with a 17% year-on-year increase. LeadSquared, a customer relationship management (CRM) software provider for sales automation and marketing, reported a significant reduction in losses for the fiscal year ending March 2025. However, the company’s growth remained modest, with a 17% year-on-year increase. The company’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 326 crore in FY25 from Rs 279 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). For context, the Bengaluru-based firm had reported 9% year-on-year growth in revenue during FY24. LeadSquared operates as a software as a Service (SaaS) platform, delivering comprehensive solutions for sales, marketing, and onboarding automation. The company also recorded Rs 40 crore as other income, taking its total income to Rs 366 crore in FY25 from Rs 325 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses, which form 61.5% of its total expenditure, fell 8.5% to Rs 280 crore in FY25 from Rs 306 crore in FY24. Data centre costs rose slightly by 6.5% to Rs 82 crore, while advertising and promotional expenses increased 38.5% to Rs 18 crore during the year. Overall, the company managed to reduce its total expenses by 6.4% to Rs 455 crore in FY25 from Rs 486 crore in FY24. With increased scale and cut in expenses, the company reduced its losses by 45% to Rs 89 crore in FY25 from Rs 162 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -24.18% and -34.05%, respectively. On a unit level, LeadSquared spent Rs 1.40 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during FY25, compared to Rs 1.74 in FY24. LeadSquared’s cash and bank balances stood at Rs 362 crore in FY25, down from Rs 423 crore a year earlier, while its current assets stood at Rs 565 crore. According to TheKredible, LeadSquared has raised a total of $205 million of funding till date, having WestBridge Capital and Gaja Capital as its lead investors.

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