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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
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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.

FIITJEE-backed PlanetSpark trims losses by 70% in FY24

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FIITJEE-backed PlanetSpark trims losses by 70% in FY24
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FIITJEE-backed PlanetSpark trims losses by 70% in FY24 PlanetSpark’s revenue from operations grew 60% to Rs 67 crore in FY24 from Rs 42 crore in FY23, its annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. Edtech platform PlanetSpark secured $17 million in funding, led by Prime Venture Partners by the close of FY24. This major investment follows the company's steady growth and reduced losses in the fiscal year ending March 2024. PlanetSpark offers live 1:1 classes in public speaking, creative writing, storytelling, debate, podcasting, stand-up comedy, and poetry for the K8 generation. Income from rendering education services formed 96% of the total operating income which increased 54% to Rs 64.5 crore in FY24. The rest of the income comes from the platform and cancellation fees. It also added Rs 1.13 crore from interest and liability written back which tallied its overall revenue to Rs 68.4 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 43.5 crore in FY23. Similar to other edtech companies, its employee benefits accounted for 50% of the overall expenditure. The company managed to curb these costs by 25% to Rs 47 crore in FY24 from Rs 63 crore in FY23. This includes Rs 3.5 crore as ESOP cost (non-cash). The teacher's salary and marketing cum branding costs were controlled by 59% and 38% to Rs 11 crore and Rs 18 crore respectively in FY24 from Rs 27 crore and Rs 29 crore in FY23. Its legal, traveling, communication, and server pushed the total expenditure to Rs 95 crore in FY24 from Rs 133 crore in FY23. The reduction in employee benefits, teacher's salary, and marketing along with the 60% growth in scale helped PlanetSpark to reduce its losses by 70% to Rs 26.6 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 89.5 crore in FY23. Its EBITDA margin improved to -35% while its expense-to-revenue ratio refined to Rs 1.42. At the end of FY24, the company has current assets of Rs 13.5 crore including cash and bank balances of Rs 7 crore. PlanetSpark has raised over Rs 260 crore including debt-equity rounds and is currently valued at Rs 620 crore. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Prime Venture Partners (Seabright) is the largest external stakeholder followed by FIITJEE.

Fittr posts flat scale in FY24; losses trims 73%

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Fittr posts flat scale in FY24; losses trims 73%
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Fintrackr Fittr posts flat scale in FY24; losses trims 73% Fitness tech startup Fittr has encountered growth challenges, with its revenue remaining flat over the past three years. However, the losses for the Rainmatter Capital-backed company decreased substantially in the last fiscal year. Fittr’s revenue from operations saw a modest 3% decrease to Rs 85 crore in FY24, from Rs 87.5 crore in FY23, as per its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded by Jitendra Chouksey, Sonal Singh, Jyoti Dabas, Rohit Chattopadhyay, and Bala Krishna Reddy, Fittr is a community-based health and online fitness marketplace. It creates customized workout plans based on fitness goals, equipment available, time available, and exercise style preferences. Revenue from fitness and wellness online services contributed the majority at Rs 80 crore, despite a 4.42% decline compared to 83.7 crore in FY23. New revenue streams like smart ring sales added Rs 80 lakh, while academic fees and other income sources contributed Rs 2.8 crore and Rs 1.4 crore, respectively. The company earned an additional Rs 1.3 crore from non-operating revenue which pushed its total revenue to Rs 86.3 crore in FY24. Fittr’s total expenses declined significantly by 26% to Rs 97 crore in FY24 from Rs 131 crore in FY23. The reduction was driven by a 36.2% cut in employee benefits (Rs 20.8 crore), a 65.8% reduction in advertising costs (Rs 8.4 crore), and a 30% decrease in other overheads (Rs 13.5 crore). Expenditure on consultants and study material, the largest cost component, remained stable at Rs 54.3 crore. With the controlled expenses across verticals, Fittr’s losses shrank by 73.5% to Rs 11 crore in FY24 from Rs 41.5 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -38.89% and -10.66% respectively. Fittr’s expense-to-earning ratio stood at Rs 1.14. As of March 2024, the firm reported Rs 46.5 crore of current assets including Rs 27.8 crore of cash and bank balance. According to TheKredible, Fittr has secured a total funding of $17 million to date including a $3.5 million round led by Zerodha-backed venture fund Rainmatter. Surge, Dream Capital (now shut down), and Elysian Park are other notable investors of Fittr.

Neobank Open's FY24 revenue drops to Rs 25 Cr, outstanding losses cross Rs 1,800 Cr

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Neobank Open's FY24 revenue drops to Rs 25 Cr, outstanding losses cross Rs 1,800 Cr
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Like many of its peers, neo-banking platform Open appears to be struggling to generate substantial revenue, as indicated by its shrinking scale. Despite a 25% rise in scale in FY23, the Bengaluru-based company’s scale slipped 17% in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Open’s revenue from operations declined to Rs 24.81 crore during FY24 as compared to Rs 29.9 crore in FY23, according to the company’s annual financial statement with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The platform also accrued Rs 21.3 crore via interest and gains on current investments (non-operating revenue) which brought its overall revenue to Rs 46.11 crore during the year. This non-operating income played a significant role in bolstering the company’s total revenue amidst challenges in its core business operations. Neo-bank unicorn Open has made Rs 100 Cr approximately from its operations since its inception in 2017, while its outstanding losses stood at Rs 1,831 Cr at the end of the last fiscal year (FY24). The company is primarily engaged in developing digital business payment solutions that provide businesses with a fully digital current account and a host of other integrated business-enabling tools in relation to finance, accounting, and credit, each in partnership with banking and lending partners. As per its website, Open has over 3.5 million clients and claims to process annual transactions worth more than $35 billion. Moving towards the expense side, employee benefits turned out to be the largest cost contributing nearly 60% of the overall expenses. This cost shrank 21.6% to Rs 117.08 crore in FY24 from Rs 149.25 in FY23. Importantly, this cost also includes expenses on the employee stock option plan (ESOP) of Rs 37 crore in FY24. Spends on IT and payment gateway were another major cost during the year which decreased 13.2% to Rs 25.34 crore whereas advertising & promotions slipped 84.7% to Rs 8.85 crore in FY24 against Rs 57.67 crore in FY23. Visit TheKredible for more details. The company’s total expenditure was reduced by 34.4%, bringing it down to Rs 194.65 crore during the year. Following the cost-cutting measures, Open narrowed its losses by 30% to Rs 169.68 crore in FY24 in contrast to Rs 242.2 crore in FY23. Furthermore, operating cash outflows improved by 55.4%, reducing to Rs 91.57 crore in FY24. While these numbers indicate improvement, it appears this is primarily driven by the slowing operational efficiency of the company, rather than growth in core business performance. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin -396.97% -264.50% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹9.92 ₹7.85 ROCE -50.01% -45.61% Overall, Open’s outstanding losses stood at around Rs 1,831 crore at the end of FY24. The EBITDA margin and ROCE stood at -264.50% and -45.61% during the year. On a unit level, the Bengaluru-based company spent Rs 7.85 to earn a rupee in the last fiscal year. In 2022, Open got approval for a payment aggregator license from the Reserve Bank of India. The platform achieved unicorn status after raising $50 million in a funding round led by IIFL, with contributions from Tiger Global, in May 2022. As per TheKredible, Open has raised around $190 million funding to date. While the company’s losses are still high, the company is eyeing to turn profitable by the end of 2025. It competes with Jupiter, Razorpay X, and Niyo among a few others. Neo Banks in India have faced a predictable set of issues, not least of which is limited differentiation vis a vis private sector banks that have already joined their selling skills in a highly competitive market. Add to that the regulatory uncertainty around their operations, and almost all Neo banks, it is safe to predict, are well below what they considered par numbers in their projections during the pre-covid period when most were set up. Open faces the same set of challenges, and the sharp cost cuts seem to indicate a firm preparing for a siege, rather than growing anytime soon, notwithstanding claims to become profitable next financial year.

Purplle hits Rs 700 Cr revenue in FY24, trims losses by 46%

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Purplle hits Rs 700 Cr revenue in FY24, trims losses by 46%
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The online beauty and grooming platform Purplle secured $120 million in funding, led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), in July this year. This significant investment came on the back of a 43% year-on-year spike in its revenue in the fiscal year ending March 2024. Besides sizable growth, the Mumbai-based firm also reduced its losses by 46% during the same period. While we will explore Purplle’s expense patterns later in the story, let’s first focus on its revenue channels and their growth in the last fiscal year (FY24). Purplle’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 680 crore in FY24 from Rs 475 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. The Manish Taneja-led company operates with two models: a marketplace and its own line of brands, such as Faces Canada and Good Vibes. Revenue from advertisement and visibility services was the primary source of income for Purplle, followed by sales of its own labels, royalties (from sellers), subscriptions, and support services. The Goldman Sachs-backed firm also earned Rs 45 crore from interest on investments, bringing its total income to Rs 725 crore in the last fiscal year (FY24), up from Rs 509 crore in FY23. For a detailed revenue breakdown, visit TheKredible. On the cost front, advertising and business promotion accounted for 25% of total expenses. This expense, however, decreased to Rs 209 crore in FY24 from Rs 266 crore in FY23. The company also grew its workforce during FY24, resulting in a 12% increase in employee benefit expenses. Purplle’s spending on materials, rent, information technology, legal services, secondary packaging, transportation, and other miscellaneous overheads pushed its total expenditure to Rs 850 crore in FY24, rising from Rs 738 crore in FY23. See TheKredible for the complete expense breakup. The 43% surge in scale and controlled expenditure, particularly in advertising, helped Purplle to cut its losses by 46% to Rs 124 crore in FY24 as compared to Rs 230 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin also improved to -9.8% and -12%, respectively. On a unit level, the firm spent Rs 1.25 to earn a rupee in FY24. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin -39% -12% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹1.55 ₹1.25 ROCE -18% -9.8% As of March 2024, Purplle had cash and bank balances of Rs 109 crore. According to Entrackr’s back-of-the-envelope estimates, its enterprise value to revenue multiple stood at 15.8 times. A large recent funding round, strong growth momentum, and improving margins. Purplle would seem to have everything going for it. However, it has to contend with similar firms that have actually gone public as well, like Nykaa and Mamaearth, ensuring that competitive intensity remain strong in the sector. It is also increasingly clear that owning strong, profitable brands is the key to success, and on this front, Purplle seems to have got it right with its own brands performing well. That would indicate every chance of growth sustaining, and margins improving further in Fy25. Who knows, perhaps even an IPO in FY26?

Burger Singh records Rs 78 Cr revenue in FY24, losses surge 6.3X

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Burger Singh records Rs 78 Cr revenue in FY24, losses surge 6.3X
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Burger Singh, an Indian quick-service restaurant chain, faced a significant financial downturn in the fiscal year ending March 2024. The company's losses surged over six-fold during this period, despite a 34% year-on-year growth in operating revenue. Burger Singh’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 77.7 crore in FY24 from Rs 57.8 crore in FY23, its annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. The 12-year-old company operates as a quick-service restaurant, offering a diverse menu of burgers, sides, desserts, and beverages through a combination of self-owned and franchise outlets. Burger Singh derives its revenue from three sources: sales from its own stores, franchise goods sales, and franchise services. In FY24, sales of food and beverages from its own stores contributed 48% of the total operating revenue, which grew by 60% to Rs 37.66 crore. Revenue from the sale of franchises and the sale of goods to franchise stores stood at Rs 10.81 crore and Rs 28.6 crore, respectively. For the food and beverages startup, the cost of procurement became the largest cost center forming 43% of its overall cost. In the line of scale, this cost grew 31.3% to Rs 39.2 crore in FY24 from Rs 29.9 crore in FY23. Burger Singh has witnessed a 54% surge in its employee benefits to Rs 18.37 crore in FY24. The commission, traveling, legal, and advertising are other overheads that pushed the total expenditure up by 43.7% to Rs 91.1 crore in FY24 from Rs 63.4 crore in FY23. The 43.7% increase in the total cost outpaced the revenue growth, resulting in losses which spiked 6.3X to Rs 27.9 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -94.76% and -30.94%, respectively. On a unit level, Burger Singh spent Rs 1.17 to earn a rupee in FY24. Notably, Burger Singh’s cash and bank balances stood at Rs 19.51 crore with a total current assets standing at Rs 31.3 crore in FY24. In December 2023, Burger Singh raised its pre Series A round from Turner Morrison and existing backers at a valuation of $52 million. The company has raised over $12 million to date and operates more than 175 outlets spanning 75 cities.

Zomato’s parent Eternal revenue grows 64% in Q4 FY25, PAT drops 78%

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Zomato’s parent Eternal revenue grows 64% in Q4 FY25, PAT drops 78%
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Zomato’s parent Eternal revenue grows 64% in Q4 FY25, PAT drops 78%. Zomato’s revenue from operations grew 64% to Rs 5,833 crore in Q4 FY25 in contrast to Rs 3,562 crore in Q4 FY24, as per the firm’s consolidated financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Despite strong revenue growth following steady expansion, the Gurugram-based company reported a sharp 78% decline in profit for the quarter ending March 2025. Eternal’s revenue from operations grew 64% to Rs 5,833 crore in Q4 FY25 in contrast to Rs 3,562 crore in Q4 FY24. With this, Eternal’s overall revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2025 jumped 67% to Rs 20,243 crore from Rs 12,114 crore in FY24. Eternal operates several business units, including a food marketplace, Hyperpure, and quick commerce platform BlinkIt. Income from Eternal’s food delivery business contributed 35% of the total revenue in Q4 FY25, growing 18% to Rs 2,054 crore from Rs 1,739 crore in Q4 FY24. Revenue from Hyperpure (B2B supplies) and the quick commerce segment (Blinkit) saw significant growth, rising 93% to Rs 1,840 crore and 122% to Rs 1,709 crore, respectively, during the last quarter of FY25. Earnings from the 'Going-out' segment and other non-operating income brought the Eternal Group’s total revenue to Rs 6,201 crore in Q4 FY25. Delivery and related charges accounted for 25% of Eternal's total expenditure, at Rs 1,552 crore in Q4 FY25. Employee benefit cost rose 89% to Rs 1632 crore, while spending on advertising and marketing increased by 63% to Rs 634 crore in FY24. Overall, the company’s overall expenditure increased by 68% to Rs 6,104 crore in Q4 FY25, up from Rs 3,636 crore in Q3 FY25. An increase in current tax expenses to Rs 74 crore led to a 78% drop in the company’s profit after tax, which fell to Rs 39 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 175 crore in Q4 FY24. On a per-unit basis, the Gurugram-based company spent Rs 1.04 to earn every rupee of revenue during the quarter ending March 2025.

Snapdeal records Rs 384 Cr revenue in FY24, adjusted EBITDA loss drops by 88%

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Snapdeal records Rs 384 Cr revenue in FY24, adjusted EBITDA loss drops by 88%
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Snapdeal records Rs 384 Cr revenue in FY24, adjusted EBITDA loss drops by 88% E-commerce marketplace Snapdeal delivered steady financial results in FY24 as its revenue from operations increased by 2.1%, rising to Rs 379.76 crore in FY24. The company’s cost-reduction measures led to its adjusted EBITDA loss dropping by 88% from Rs 144 crore in FY23 to Rs 16 crore in FY24. It also improved its operating cash flows during the last fiscal year. Snapdeal’s revenue from operations increased by 2.1%, rising to Rs 379.76 crore in FY24 from Rs 371.96 crore in FY23, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the RoC. Snapdeal’s primary revenue streams include marketing services, e-commerce enablement, and other ancillary sources. Marketing services continued to be the largest contributor, generating Rs 252.55 crore, though it witnessed a dip of 9.6% compared to FY23. Its enablement revenue increased by 14.8% to Rs 103.36 crore, reflecting the platform’s growing traction among value-focused sellers. Additionally, revenue from other sources surged over 8X to Rs 23.85 crore in FY24. Snapdeal’s strategic focus on targeted cost-reduction initiatives led to significant expense savings across multiple categories. The company’s spending on employee benefits reduced by 48.5% to Rs 158.4 crore in FY24 from Rs 307.53 crore in FY23. Promotional costs were also reduced by 23.5% to Rs 70.37 crore during the same period. Overall, the Gurugram-based firm’s total expenditure dropped by 21.4% to Rs 540.76 crore in FY24 from Rs 687.93 crore in FY23. The company’s improved performance was visible in the 43.2% reduction of loss to Rs 160.38 crore in FY24. Further, most of this loss seems to be on account of non-cash heads, including the revaluation of a put option held by Unicommerce investors to the tune of Rs 110 crore, leading to an adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 16 crore, which shows that the company is nearing its target of reaching profitability. As per the filings, Snapdeal reduced its stake in Unicommerce, generating Rs 33 crore from a secondary sale of 3.4% stakes in May/June 2024 prior to the IPO and an offer for sale of 9.2% stake for Rs 81 crore in the IPO completed in August 2024.

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