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PB Fintech profit surges 2.6X to Rs 135 Cr in Q2 FY26

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PB Fintech profit surges 2.6X to Rs 135 Cr in Q2 FY26
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PB Fintech, the parent company of online insurance platform PolicyBazaar, announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26 on Wednesday. The company’s profit surged 2.6 times year-on-year (YoY), while its operating revenue grew by 20%. PolicyBazaar’s revenue from operations rose 20% year-on-year to Rs 1,613.5 crore in Q2 FY26, up from Rs 1,348 crore in Q2 FY25, according to the company’s financial results filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Gurugram-based company derived 88.5% of its operating revenue from insurance brokerage services, which increased to Rs 1,428.16 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 998.76 crore in Q2 FY25. Apart from operating revenue, the firm earned Rs 84.5 crore from interest and gains on financial assets during the quarter, taking its total income to Rs 1,698 crore for the quarter ending September 2025. PolicyBazaar did not provide a detailed expense breakdown in its quarterly financial statements. However, employee benefits expenses rose 18% year-on-year to Rs 600 crore, while advertising and marketing expenses remained steady at Rs 280 crore. Overall, the company’s total expenditure increased 28.5% to Rs 1,558.8 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,213.4 crore in Q2 FY25. PolicyBazaar's net profits jumped 2.6x to Rs 134.9 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 51 crore in Q2 FY25. At the end of the day, PolicyBazaar traded at Rs 1,724 with a total market capitalization of Rs 79,184.6 crore ($9 billion).

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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
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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.

Go Digit posts Rs 2,088 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26, PAT spikes 30%

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Go Digit posts Rs 2,088 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26, PAT spikes 30%
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Go Digit General Insurance Limited reported steady growth in the second quarter of FY26, with operating revenue (net premium) rising 10% to Rs 2,088 crore from Rs 1,891 crore in Q2 FY25. Its profit also grew 30%, crossing the Rs 100 crore threshold during the quarter. Net premiums written also saw a rise of 9% this quarter to Rs 2,109 crore in Q2 FY26 compared to Rs 1,928 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its quarterly results reported on the NSE. The firm’s income from investments grew significantly to Rs 320 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 284 crore in the second quarter of FY26, steered by a stronger investment portfolio performance. In the end, its total income for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs 2,408 crore, against Rs 2,175 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Go Digit experienced rising expenses in Q2 FY26, including commissions and brokerage costs, which amounted to Rs 603 crore. These expenses stood at Rs 573 crore in Q2 FY25. Employee benefits also saw a slight increase, with expenses totaling Rs 91.5 crore in Q2 FY26. These increases contributed to the overall 10% rise in the firm's expenses during the quarter to Rs 2,334 crore. In terms of claims, the company paid out Rs 1,098 crore in claims during Q2 FY26 against Rs 851 crore in Q2 FY25. There was also a change in outstanding claims, decreasing to Rs 426 crore in Q2 FY26 compared to Rs 483 crore in Q1 FY25. The company’s PAT (Profit after Tax) increased by 30% to Rs 116.5 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 89.5 crore in Q2 FY26. For the half year, the company’s profit rose 34% to Rs 255 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 191 crore in H1 FY25. At the end of the day, Go Digit’s share price was trading at Rs 363.75 per share, giving the company a total market capitalization of Rs 33,586 crore ($3.8 billion).

Eternal posts 2.8X revenue growth in Q2 FY26; EBIT remains negative at Rs 137 Cr

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Eternal posts 2.8X revenue growth in Q2 FY26; EBIT remains negative at Rs 137 Cr
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Eternal posts 2.8X revenue growth in Q2 FY26; EBIT remains negative at Rs 137 Cr Foodtech and quick commerce platform Eternal (formerly Zomato) released its financial results for Q2 FY26 on Thursday. The Gurugram-based company reported a 63% decline in profit for the quarter ending September 2025, while its revenue nearly tripled. Importantly, excluding other income of Rs 352 crore and interest costs of Rs 86 crore, Zomato’s parent Eternal posted a negative EBIT of Rs 137 crore in the last quarter. Eternal’s revenue from operations grew 2.8X to Rs 13,590 crore in Q2 FY26 in contrast to Rs 4,799 crore in Q2 FY25, as per the firm’s consolidated financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Eternal operates several business units, including a food marketplace, Hyperpure, and a quick commerce platform, BlinkIt. Income from Eternal’s food delivery business (Zomato) contributed 18% of the total revenue in Q2 FY26, growing 23% to Rs 2,485 crore from Rs 2,012 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from the quick commerce segment (Blinkit) saw significant growth, rising 8.5X to Rs 9,891 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,156 crore in Q2 FY25. However, Hyperpure saw a fall of 30.5% to Rs 1023 crore during the second quarter of FY26. Earnings from the 'Going-out' segment and other non-operating income brought the Eternal Group’s total revenue to Rs 13,942 crore in Q2 FY26. On a half yearly basis, the company’s revenue grew 2.3X to Rs 20,757 crore in H1 FY26 as compared to Rs 9,005 crore in H1 FY25. The cost of material accounted for 56% of the total expense; this cost grew by 5.8X to Rs 7,742 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,334 crore in Q2 FY25. Delivery and related charges increased by 58% to Rs 2,213 crore in Q2 FY26. Employee benefit cost rose 46% to Rs 865 crore while spending on advertising and marketing almost doubled to Rs 806 crore in Q2 FY26. Overall, the company’s total expenditure increased by 2.8X to Rs 13,813 crore in Q2 FY26, up from Rs 4,783 crore in Q2 FY25. The 5.8X surge in material cost led the company's profit to fall by 63% to Rs 65 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 176 crore in Q2 FY25. On a per-unit basis, the Gurugram-based company spent Rs 1.02 to earn every rupee of revenue during the quarter ending September 2025. Eternal’s share price (as of 15:14 PM) is trading at Rs 342.85, giving the foodtech platform a market capitalization of Rs 3,32,985 crore (approximately $37.92 billion).

PB Fintech posts Rs 1,348 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit increases 42%

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PB Fintech posts Rs 1,348 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit increases 42%
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PB Fintech posts Rs 1,348 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit increases 42% PB Fintech, the parent company of online insurance aggregator and brokerage platform PolicyBazaar, has released its financial results for the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY26). The company reported a 33% growth in scale, while its year-on-year (YoY) profits increased by 42% during the same period. PolicyBazaar’s revenue from operations surged 33% to Rs 1,348 crore in Q1 FY26 in contrast to Rs 1,011 crore in Q1 FY25, as per the firm’s financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Gurugram-based company generated the largest share (88%) of its operating revenue from insurance broker services, which rose to Rs 1,187 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 845 crore in Q1 FY25. Besides operating revenue, the firm also earned Rs 99 crore via interest and gains from financial assets during the quarter which took its total topline to Rs 1,447 crore in the quarter ending June 2025. PolicyBazaar has not provided a detailed breakdown of expenses in its quarterly financial statements. However, employee benefits expenses rose by 23% YoY to Rs 560 crore. Overall, the company's total costs grew 25% to Rs 1,356 crore in Q1 FY26 compared to Rs 1,081 crore in Q1 FY25. PolicyBazaar's net profits surged 42% to Rs 85 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 60 crore in Q1 FY25. At the end of the day, PolicyBazaar traded at Rs 1,808 with a total market capitalization of Rs 83,033 crore (approximately $9.5 billion).

Thyrocare posts Rs 216 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit rises 81%

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Thyrocare posts Rs 216 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit rises 81%
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Thyrocare posts Rs 216 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit rises 81% Diagnostics major Thyrocare Technologies posted a strong performance in the second quarter of FY26, reporting strong growth in both revenue and profit, supported by higher testing volumes across its diagnostic and imaging segments. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations grew 22% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 216.5 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 177.36 crore in Q2 FY25, as per its filings with the stock exchanges. Sequentially, the company’s revenue rose 12% from Rs 193 crore in Q1 FY26. The growth was primarily driven by the diagnostic testing services segment, which contributed over 93% of total revenue, while the imaging services segment (including PET-CT and radiopharmaceuticals) accounted for Rs 14.2 crore during the quarter. Thyrocare’s profit after tax jumped 81% YoY to Rs 47.9 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 26.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, aided by margin expansion and operational leverage. For the first half of FY26, the company recorded a net profit that grew 71% to Rs 86.1 crore from Rs 50.4 crore in H1 FY25. The company’s EBITDA margin improved to 33%, with total expenses growing at a slower pace (10% YoY) than revenue. During the quarter, the cost of materials consumed rose to Rs 59.8 crore, while employee benefits expenses stood at Rs 33.2 crore. Thyrocare’s board has also approved a 2:1 bonus issue, allotting two fully paid-up shares for every existing share held by shareholders as of the record date. The board also declared an interim dividend of Rs 7 per share for FY26, with October 24 set as the record date. At the end of H1FY26, Thyrocare had a total current asset of Rs 323 crore with cash and bank balances of Rs 70 crore. The company is currently traded at Rs 1270.5 (as on 12.35 PM) with the total market capitalization of Rs 6,754 crore ($767 million).

Ixigo revenue rises 37% to Rs 283 Cr in Q2 FY26

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Ixigo revenue rises 37% to Rs 283 Cr in Q2 FY26
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Ixigo revenue rises 37% to Rs 283 Cr in Q2 FY26 Online travel platform ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Ltd) reported strong year-on-year growth in revenue during the second quarter of FY26, though higher expenses dragged the company into a small loss for the period. The company’s revenue from operations grew 37% year-on-year to Rs 283 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 206.5 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the stock exchanges. Its total income rose to Rs 288 crore from Rs 211 crore a year earlier. The Gurugram-based company generated the largest share (43%) of its operating revenue from train ticketing, which rose to Rs 123 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 110 crore in Q2 FY25. Flight and bus booking services contributed 31% and 23% to the company’s revenue, respectively. On the expense front, ixigo’s total costs increased 52% YoY to Rs 290.4 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 191.5 crore in Q2 FY25. This included employee benefit expenses of Rs 74.2 crore (up from Rs 38.7 crore) and other expenses of Rs 212.3 crore (up from Rs 149.9 crore). As a result, the company reported a pre-tax loss of Rs 4 crore during the quarter, compared to a profit of Rs 18.3 crore in Q2 FY25. Its net loss stood at Rs 3.5 crore against a profit of Rs 13.1 crore in the year-ago period. For the first half of FY26, ixigo posted revenue of Rs 597.2 crore, up 54% from Rs 388.3 crore in H1 FY25. However, its net profit fell to Rs 15.5 crore from Rs 27.9 crore in the corresponding period last year, reflecting higher operating costs. As of September 30, 2025, the company’s total assets stood at Rs 989 crore, including cash and cash equivalents of Rs 138.8 crore. During the quarter, ixigo also entered into a share subscription agreement with MIH Investments One B.V. for the proposed preferential allotment of up to 4.63 crore equity shares at Rs 280 per share, amounting to Rs 1,295.5 crore, subject to shareholder approval. At the close of trading on Wednesday, Ixigo’s shares were priced at Rs 325, giving the online travel aggregator a market capitalization of Rs 12,686 crore.

Info Edge posts Rs 791 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit surges 32%

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Info Edge posts Rs 791 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; profit surges 32%
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Info Edge, the parent company of Naukri and 99acres, reported a 17% growth in operating revenue in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY26), while its profit increased by 32%. The Noida-based company’s operating revenue rose to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 677 crore in Q1 FY25, according to documents sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). On a quarter-on-quarter basis, Info Edge’s operating revenue rose 5.5% to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 750 crore in Q4 FY25. Info Edge derives the majority of its revenue from Naukri.com, which contributed Rs 562 crore in the quarter ending June 2025, a 15% year-on-year growth compared to Q1 FY25. Meanwhile, revenue from 99acres reached Rs 111 crore, while Jeevansathi and Shiksha contributed Rs 34 crore and Rs 50 crore, respectively, during the same quarter. The company added another Rs 213 crore from interest on deposits and investment which pushed its overall revenue to Rs 1,004 crore in Q1 FY26. On the expense side, Info Edge spent 58% of its overall expenditure on employee benefits, which increased 12% year-on-year to Rs 327 crore in Q1 FY26. Its advertising and internet costs stood at Rs 127 crore and Rs 22 crore, respectively. The company’s overall cost grew 16% YoY to Rs 564 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 485 crore in Q1 FY25. Info Edge’s profit grew by 32% to Rs 343 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 259 crore in Q1 FY25. Its EBITDA stood at Rs 468 crore in the same period. As of 2:22 PM (Friday, August 8), Info Edge is trading at Rs 1,333.5, down 2% from today’s opening price. The firm’s market capitalization stands at Rs 86,277 crore ($9.8 billion).

Paytm posts Rs 1,918 Cr revenue and Rs 123 Cr profit in Q1 FY26

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Paytm posts Rs 1,918 Cr revenue and Rs 123 Cr profit in Q1 FY26
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Fintech firm Paytm announced its financial results for the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY26) on Tuesday. The Noida-based company reported a revenue of Rs 1,918 crore and a net profit of Rs 123 crore for the period. According to Paytm’s unaudited quarterly report filed with the National Stock Exchange, its revenue from operations increased by 28% year-on-year from Rs 1,501 crore in Q1 FY25 to Rs 1,918 crore in Q1 FY26. Paytm has not disclosed its revenue breakup. The company also added Rs 241 crore from other non-operating sources, bringing its overall revenue to Rs 2,159 crore in Q1 FY26. For the fintech firm, its employee benefits remained the largest cost center, accounting for 32% of the overall cost, which decreased by 33% to Rs 643 crore in Q1 FY26. Its payment processing charges increased by 12% to Rs 581 crore, and marketing expenses decreased by 55% to Rs 100 crore in Q1 FY26. Software, communication, legal, cashback, and other overheads took the total expenditure to Rs 2,016 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 2,476 crore in Q1 FY25. Paytm turned profitable and recorded a net profit of Rs 123 crore in Q1 FY26, in contrast to a loss of Rs 840 crore in Q1 FY25. As of July 22, Paytm’s share price rose 3.5% to Rs 1,053 with the total market capitalization standing at Rs 67,218 crore.

PB Healthcare to raise Rs 1,461 Cr in seed round; no longer subsidiary of PB Fintech

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PB Healthcare to raise Rs 1,461 Cr in seed round; no longer subsidiary of PB Fintech
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PB Healthcare Services, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of PB Fintech Limited, is raising Rs 1,461 crore (approximately $171 million) as part of the first tranche of its seed round. Of the total amount, Rs 539.4 crore has already been infused by PB Fintech Limited, while the remaining capital will be contributed by external investors, according to disclosures filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). For context, PB Fintech had earlier passed a resolution to invest up to Rs 696 crore through the purchase of equity shares or preference shares of PB Healthcare Services Private Limited in FY26. As part of the current round, it has already invested Rs 539.4 crore, with the remaining amount yet to be deployed. As per the filings, PB Fintech’s stake in PB Healthcare Services has dropped from 100% to 32.14% following the participation of external investors in the seed round. Previously a wholly-owned subsidiary, PB Healthcare has also created an ESOP pool to attract and retain key talent. The capital infusion is aimed at strengthening the company’s financial position and supporting its growth plans. “The dilution in shareholding is a strategic decision to bring in external investors and create an ESOP pool to attract and retain talent,” the company noted in its filing. Founded in January 2025, PB Healthcare Services set out with an ambitious goal of establishing hospitals with a cumulative capacity of 1,000 beds within its first year. The company plans to launch operations in the National Capital Region (NCR), with a phased expansion into other major metro cities.

Info Edge posts Rs 729 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26

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Info Edge posts Rs 729 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26
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Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, 99acres, and Jeevansathi, reported a 12% increase quarter-on-quarter in its revenue to Rs 729 crore for the quarter ended September 2025. Revenue from Naukri.com accounted for 76% of the total income, which grew 11% to Rs 545 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 492 crore in Q2 FY25. Meanwhile, its real estate vertical, 99acres, recorded a 14% QoQ jump in revenues to Rs 122.4 crore in Q2 FY26. The other segment, which includes platforms such as Shiksha and Jeevansathi, saw the highest growth at 21%, reaching Rs 61.6 crore during the quarter. For the half-year ended September 2025, Info Edge’s total revenues grew 12% year-on-year to Rs 1,373.2 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 1229.7 crore in H1 FY25. During the first half of FY26, recruitment solutions accounted for 74% of the revenue, which rose 10% to Rs 1,015.3 crore from Rs 923.4 crore in H1 FY25. 99acres rose 15.1% to Rs 216.8 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 188.4 crore in H1 FY25. Meanwhile, the other verticals including Shiksha and Jeevansathi recorded a 19.7% growth to Rs 141.1 crore. Info Edge Ventures is also set to lead ShipGlobal’s pre-Series A round, investing in 2,143 preference shares for Rs 15 crore. Post this, Info Edge will hold 23.81% of ShipGlobal. Info Edge had also announced an investment of Rs 12 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zwayam Digital Private Limited, which operates in the SaaS space, offering sourcing and screening recruitment solutions. For the first quarter, the company’s operating revenue rose to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 677 crore in Q1 FY25, while its profit grew by 32% to Rs 343 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 259 crore in Q1 FY25. As of 15:15 PM, Info Edge is trading at Rs 1,347, down 1.5% from today’s opening price. The firm’s market capitalization stands at Rs 86,966 crore.

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