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Paper Boat posts Rs 668 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows losses by 24%

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Paper Boat posts Rs 668 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows losses by 24%
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Paper Boat posts Rs 668 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows losses by 24% Hector Beverages Pvt Ltd, maker of Paper Boat drinks, saw steady growth in FY25, with a 16% year-on-year rise in operating scale and a 24% reduction in losses to under Rs 50 crore. Hector Beverages Pvt Ltd, maker of Paper Boat drinks, pursued steady growth in the fiscal year ending March 2025. The company recorded a modest 16% year-on-year increase in operating scale in the last fiscal year, while narrowing its losses by 24% to below Rs 50 crore. Paper Boatโ€™s operating revenue rose to Rs 668.28 crore in FY25 from Rs 574.48 crore in FY24, its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Founded by former Coca-Cola executives Neeraj Kakkar and Niraj Biyani, Paperboat offers packaged juices, coconut water, traditional Indian snacks, and dry fruits. Products traded through third-party manufacturers contributed 66% of its operating revenue. Collection from this spiked 45% to Rs 441.43 crore in FY25 from Rs 304.32 crore in FY24. In contrast, revenue from its own manufactured products, which made up 33.78% of the total, declined 16% to Rs 225.72 crore during the fiscal year. Paper Boat also earned a non-operating income of Rs 14.2 crore, mainly from interest on bank deposits, taking its total income to Rs 682.44 crore. On the expense side, the cost of materials remained the largest component, which accounted for 62% of total expenses at Rs 444 crore in FY25. Employee benefit expenses rose 32% to Rs 90.35 crore, while selling and distribution costs stood at Rs 58.47 crore, and depreciation, travel, and other overheads pushed overall expenses to Rs 716.53 crore. The Peak XV-backed company cut its losses by 24% to Rs 48.25 crore in FY25, with ROCE at -14% and EBITDA margin at -3.86%. On a unit basis, it spent Rs 1.07 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25. As of March 2025, the companyโ€™s current assets stood at Rs 276.17 crore, including cash and bank balances of Rs 42.39 crore. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Paperboat has raised $143 million to date from investors including GIC, Peak XV, Sofina Ventures, and A91 Partners. GIC holds a 25% stake in the company, while Sofina and Peak XV each own over 18%.

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Paper Boat posts Rs 585 Cr revenue in FY24; cuts losses by 48%

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Paper Boat posts Rs 585 Cr revenue in FY24; cuts losses by 48%
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Hector Beverages owned Paper Boat, which manufactures soft drinks and beverages, saw its operating scale grow by a modest 16% year-on-year growth in the fiscal year ending March 2024. However, the A91 Partners-backed firm improved its bottom line by cutting its losses by 48% in the same period. Paper Boatโ€™s revenue from operations increased to Rs 585 crore in FY24 from Rs 504 crore in FY23, its financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. In the previous fiscal year, it recorded more than 50% jump in its scale. Launched by former Coca-Cola executives Neeraj Kakkar and Niraj Biyani, Paper Boat sells packaged juices, coconut water, traditional Indian snacks, and dry fruits. Trade (manufactured by third-parties) of these products formed 52% of the operating revenue which increased by 16% to Rs 304.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 261.8 crore in FY23. Its own manufactured products accounted for the remaining 48% of operating revenue. This income also grew 15.7% to Rs 278 crore in FY24. The 11-year-old company earned additional Rs 10 crore from interest income which took its total revenue to Rs 595 crore in FY24. On the expense side, cost of materials dominated by accounting for 63% of the expense. This cost increased by 6.4% to Rs 404 crore in the last fiscal year from Rs 380 crore in FY23. Employee benefit expenses grew by 22% to Rs 66.70 crore in FY24. Advertising, finance and other expenses added another Rs 171 crore. Overall, Paper Boatโ€™s total expense increased 7.2% to Rs 642 crore in the last fiscal year. In the end, Paper Boat managed to decrease its losses by 48% to Rs 47 crore in FY24 from Rs 90.5 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -15.45% and -5.63%, respectively. On a unit basis, it spent Rs 1.1 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY24. The Bengaluru-based company reported cash and bank balances of Rs 168 crore along with current assets of Rs 305 crore in FY24. According to TheKredible, Paper Boat has raised Rs 1,030 crore ($143 million) in funding so far, with key investors including GIC (Lathe), Peak XV, Sofina Ventures, and A91 Partners. GIC holds over 25% of the companyโ€™s stake, while Sofina and Peak XV each control more than 18%. Paper Boat, which entered the market with a fresh approach and offerings, has struggled to convert that initial promise into results. Even as it has continued to innovate and adapt, the search for profitability even 11 years after it started operations is a reason to worry, even as it has come close now. The other worrying aspect of the business is the complete change in market dynamics in the form of quick commerce, modern trade, e-commerce and more, which should affect margins at Paper Boat much more. The firm has done well to survive even as many other startups in the space struggled and folded up or were acquired. Could Paper Boat surprise skeptics once again? One has to wonder, consider the unbelievably high clutter in the market today, and the much more demanding valuations from the category per se.

Ather Energy posts Rs 676 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25, narrows losses by 17%

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Ather Energy posts Rs 676 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25, narrows losses by 17%
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Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of FY25. The company reported a 29% year-on-year jump in its operating revenue compared to Q4 FY24. Atherโ€™s revenue from operations increased by 29% to Rs 676 crore in Q4 FY25, from Rs 523 crore in Q4 FY24, according to its consolidated quarterly report sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). For the full fiscal year (FY25), Ather Energyโ€™s operating revenue increased 29% to Rs 2,255 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,754 crore in FY24. The companyโ€™s cost of materials, driven primarily by battery and component procurement, increased by nearly 16% to Rs 564 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 488 crore in the same period last year. Employee benefit expenses saw a decline of 29% YoY to Rs 109 crore in Q4 FY25 compared to Rs 154 crore in Q4 FY24. Depreciation and amortization costs rose 18% to Rs 45 crore, while other operational costs jumped nearly 47% to Rs 204 crore. Overall, Atherโ€™s total expenditure grew 13% to Rs 922 crore in Q4 FY25, up from Rs 819 crore in Q4 FY24. For the full financial year ending March 2025, total expenses rose to Rs 3,117 crore as against Rs 2,674 crore in FY24. As a result, the companyโ€™s net losses reduced by 17% to Rs 234 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 283 crore in Q4 FY24. On a fiscal basis, its net losses came down 23% to Rs 812 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,060 crore in FY24. Ather Energy made its stock market debut on May 6, 2025, listing at Rs 328 per share on the NSEโ€”2.18% above its issue price of Rs 321. However, the stock closed the day at Rs 300. On Monday, it rose 2.8% to trade at Rs 308.7 before market close, bringing its total market capitalization to Rs 11,497 crore ($1.34 billion). Ather's competitor Ola Electric, which saw a nearly 20% decline in operating revenue during Q3 FY25, has yet to file Q4 results.

Redcliffe Labs posts Rs 419 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows EBITDA losses

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Redcliffe Labs posts Rs 419 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows EBITDA losses
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Redcliffe Labs posts Rs 419 Cr revenue in FY25; narrows EBITDA losses Diagnostics platform Redcliffe Labs has posted a 20% increase in its operating revenue to Rs 419 crore in FY25 from Rs 350 crore in FY24 and managed to narrow its EBITDA losses, as per the companyโ€™s press release. Diagnostics platform Redcliffe Labs has posted a 20% increase in its operating revenue to Rs 419 crore in FY25 from Rs 350 crore in FY24, as per the companyโ€™s press release. The Gurugram-based firm also managed to reduce its EBITDA losses from -38% to -21% during the same period. Founded by Aditya Kandoi, Redcliffe operates a nationwide network of over 80 labs and claims to have the widest home sample collection footprint in the country. Diagnostic services contributed over 95% of the companyโ€™s revenue in FY25, with the rest coming from product sales and other operating income. The company said it diagnosed over 2.5 million cases last fiscal and continues to focus on expanding in underserved regions, with more than 70% of its testing volumes now coming from Tier II cities and beyond. On the profitability front, Redcliffe reported a gross margin of 70% in FY25 and is aiming to expand it to 74% in FY26. It has also set a revenue target of Rs 560 crore for the ongoing fiscal through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. โ€œWe are transforming lives and making diagnostics a first-line solution for millions who were previously underserved,โ€ said Kandoi. The company plans to expand its presence to over 300 cities with 150 labs by FY28. According to startup data platform TheKredible, Redcliffe has raised $113 million to date, including a $42 million Series C round led by LeapFrog. It also acquired Bengaluru-based Celara Diagnostics in a $7 million deal. Redcliffe competes with players like PharmEasy-owned Thyrocare, Tata 1mg, and Healthians.

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 companyโ€™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 companyโ€™s revenue, while other operating income added Rs 2.9 crore. Including non-operating income, boAtโ€™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 SEBIโ€™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.

Paytm posts Rs 1,828 Cr revenue and Rs 208 Cr loss in Q3 FY25

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Paytm posts Rs 1,828 Cr revenue and Rs 208 Cr loss in Q3 FY25
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Fintech firm Paytm announced its financial results for the third quarter of the current fiscal year (Q3 FY25) on Monday. The Noida-based company reported revenue of Rs 1,828 crore and a net loss of Rs 208 crore for the period. According to Paytmโ€™s unaudited consolidated quarterly report filed with the National Stock Exchange, its revenue from operations declined by 35.9% year-on-year from Rs 2,850 crore in Q3 FY24 to Rs 1,828 crore in Q3 FY25. However, on a quarter-on-quarter basis, the firm recorded a 10% increase in revenue compared to Q2 FY25 (the preceding quarter). Income from payment service revenue accounted for 55% of the total operating revenue which stood at Rs 1,003 crore in Q3 FY25 while the revenue from financial and marketing services were recorded at Rs 502 crore and Rs 267 crore in the same period. The company also added Rs 189 crore from other non-operating sources, bringing its overall revenue to Rs 2016.5 crore in Q3 FY25. For the fintech firm, its employee benefits remained the largest cost center accounting for 34% of the overall cost which decreased by 36% to Rs 756 crore in Q3 FY25. This includes Rs 182 crore as ESOP cost (non-cash). Its payment processing charges and marketing costs were reduced by 42% and 48.7% to Rs 570 crore and Rs 141 crore respectively in Q3 FY25 from Rs 982 crore and Rs 275 crore in Q3 FY24. Software, communication, legal, cashback, and other overheads took the total expenditure to Rs 2,220 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 3,216 crore in Q3 FY24. A reduction across all overhead departments enabled Paytm to narrow its losses by 6.3% to Rs 208 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 222 crore in Q3 FY24.

Spinny posts Rs 4,657 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 28%

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Spinny posts Rs 4,657 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 28%
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Spinny posts Rs 4,657 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 28% Used car retailer Spinny posted a steady performance in FY25 with notable top-line growth and narrowing losses. The Gurugram-based companyโ€™s revenue from operations jumped 25% year-on-year to Rs 4,657 crore, up from Rs 3,730 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Spinny primarily generates its revenue from used car sales, accounting for 97.7% of its operating income (Rs 4,553 crore) from this segment, marking a 25.7% YoY rise during FY25. The balance came from commissions, support services, and advertising. Beyond operations, the company booked Rs 89 crore in non-operating income from interest on deposits, corporate bonds, mutual fund gains, and fair value adjustments. This pushed its total income to Rs 4,746 crore in FY25 from Rs 3,822 crore in FY24. For the used car retailer, the cost of procuring cars was naturally the largest cost center, accounting for 83.3% of the overall cost. In line with a 25% revenue surge, this cost grew 23% to Rs 4,309 crore in FY25. The firm cut its employee benefits by 13.8% to Rs 338 crore in the said year. Spinnyโ€™s direct cost stood at Rs 147 crore while its advertising and promotion costs reduced by 11.3% to Rs 125 crore in FY25. Other overheads, including information technology, legal, travelling, and rent, took the total cost to Rs 5,170 crore in FY25. The decent growth in its revenue helped Spinny to cut down its losses by 28.3% to Rs 423 crore in FY25 from Rs 590 crore in FY24. The company has also improved its per unit expense to revenue ratio in FY25, which was recorded at Rs 1.11. In March this year, the company closed $170 million round this year led by Accel Leaders Fund. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Spinny has raised around $676 million to date, including investors like Tiger Global, Accel, Elevation Capital, and others. The company expanded its portfolio by acquiring Autocar India, an auto media and car content platform, and started its own NBFC subsidiary.

Swiggy posts Rs 4,410 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25, Instamart grows 115%

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Swiggy posts Rs 4,410 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25, Instamart grows 115%
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Swiggy posts Rs 4,410 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25, Instamart grows 115% Foodtech and quick commerce major Swiggy has managed a 45% year-on-year growth in its operating revenue which spiked to Rs 4,410 crore during Q4 FY25 as compared to Rs 3,045 crore in Q4 FY24. However, the Bengaluru-based companyโ€™s losses surged 95% in the same period. Swiggyโ€™s food delivery business continues to be a major contributor, accounting for 37% of the total collection in Q4 FY25. Revenues from this vertical grew 18% to Rs 1,629 crore from Rs 1,375 crore in Q4 FY24. The companyโ€™s quick commerce segment also saw remarkable growth, with revenue surging by 115% to Rs 689 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 320 crore in Q4 FY24. The segment's gross order value (GOV) growth was driven by an increase in order frequency and the addition of new dark stores. Scootsy Logistics contributed a major 45% of Swiggyโ€™s overall operating collection. Income from this entity increased by 58% YoY to Rs 2,004 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 1,265 crore in Q4 FY24. During the last quarter, Swiggy invested Rs 1,000 crore in Scootsy to support expansion and growth. Swiggyโ€™s Dine Out, Genie, Swiggy Mini, and other non-operating income took its total revenue to Rs 4,531 crore in Q4 FY25. For the full fiscal year ending March 2025, Swiggyโ€™s revenue rose 35% to Rs 15,227 crore in FY25 from Rs 11,247 crore in FY24. On the cost side, the procurement of FMCG products for supply chain distribution formed 33% of its overall cost which increased by 52% to Rs 1,854 crore in Q4 FY25. Meanwhile, the delivery charges saw 27% growth to Rs 1,161 crore in Q4 FY25. Swiggy spent Rs 695 crore and Rs 978 crore on employee benefits and advertising, respectively. Overall, Swiggyโ€™s total expenses for the quarter increased 53% to Rs 5,609 crore from Rs 3,668 crore in Q4 FY24. On a fiscal-on-fiscal year basis, its total expenses increased to Rs 18,725 crore in the quarter ending March 2025 from Rs 13,947 crore in FY24. The 53% growth in expenditure led losses to increase by 95% to Rs 1,081 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 555 crore in Q4 FY24. On a fiscal-on-fiscal basis, Swiggyโ€™s losses spiked 33% to Rs 3,117 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,350 crore in FY24.

Exclusive: Unacademy narrows EBITDA losses by 38% in FY25, reports Rs 826 Cr income

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Exclusive: Unacademy narrows EBITDA losses by 38% in FY25, reports Rs 826 Cr income
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Unacademyโ€™s total revenue decreased 16% year on year to Rs 826.3 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 988 crore in FY24, according to the internal document reviewed by Entrackr. Despite the year-on-year decrease in total revenue, edtech unicorn Unacademy managed to reduce its EBITDA losses by 37.6% year-on-year in the fiscal year ending March 2025. Moreover, the SoftBank-backed firm also reduced its net losses by 31% year-on-year to Rs 436 crore in FY25. The firmโ€™s EBITDA loss was Rs 305 crore, down from Rs 489 crore in FY24, a 38% reduction due to cost optimization measures. As of March 2025, Unacademy had a cash and cash equivalent balance of Rs 1,238 crore. Recently, Unacademy elevated Sumit Jain, co-founder and head of its Graphy subsidiary, as CEO of its flagship Test Prep business.

FirstCry-parent posts Rs 2,172 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25, cuts losses by 70%

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FirstCry-parent posts Rs 2,172 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25, cuts losses by 70%
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FirstCry-parent posts Rs 2,172 Cr revenue in Q3 FY25, cuts losses by 70% Brainbees Solutions, the parent company of kids-focused omnichannel retailer FirstCry, has released its Q3 FY25 today. The report highlights sound financial growth, with a 14.3% year-on-year growth in scale and controlled losses by 70%. FirstCry's revenue from operations grew to Rs 2,172 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,900 crore in Q3 FY24, its unaudited financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. The sale of its products through offline stores and websites in India and the international market was the primary source of revenue, accounting for nearly 82% of total operating revenue, while its subsidiary, GlobalBees, contributed Rs 422 crore. The company also made Rs 44 crore from interest income which took its overall revenue to Rs 2,217 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 1,936 crore in Q3 FY24. For the omnichannel retailer, the cost of procurement of materials accounted for 66% of the overall expenditure which increased 17% year-on-year to Rs 1,451 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,239 crore in Q3 FY24. FirstCryโ€™s employee benefits stood at Rs 177 crore in Q3 FY25 which includes Rs 28 crore as ESOP cost. The marketing, legal, rent, and technology were other overheads that pushed the overall expenditure to Rs 2,210 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,978 crore in Q3 FY24. The decent scale and controlled expenditure helped FirstCry to reduce its losses by 70% to Rs 15 crore in the last quarter. Notably, the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 152 crore. As of the last trading session, FirstCryโ€™s share price stood at Rs 419 per share, with a total market capitalization of Rs 21,753.8 crore (approximately $2.5 billion).

Amagi scales past Rs 1,100 Cr revenue in FY25, narrows losses by over 70%

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Amagi scales past Rs 1,100 Cr revenue in FY25, narrows losses by over 70%
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Amagi scales past Rs 1,100 Cr revenue in FY25, narrows losses by over 70% Bengaluru-based cloud media SaaS firm Amagi Media Labs has posted a strong financial turnaround in FY25. The companyโ€™s operating revenue surged 32% to Rs 1,163 crore from Rs 879 crore in FY24. Amagi reduced its losses by 72% to Rs 69 crore in FY25 from Rs 245 crore in the previous fiscal year. Amagi is a cloud-based media SaaS technology company providing solutions for content creation, distribution, and monetization. The majority of its revenue came from the America region, contributing Rs 847 crore, marking a 33% jump from FY24. Europe followed with Rs 202 crore, while Asia Pacific markets saw the sharpest growth at 77% to Rs 78 crore. On the expense side, employee benefit expenses grew 5% to Rs 695 crore, and communication costs rose 34% to Rs 364 crore. Total expense grew moderately by 8% to Rs 1,275 crore in FY25. Amagi converted into a public company in May 2025 in preparation for listing. The IPO is being managed by a consortium of banks including Kotak Mahindra Capital, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, IIFL Capital, and Avendus. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Amagi has raised approximately $340 million to date from investors such as Premji Invest, Accel, and General Atlantic.

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