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Peak XV-backed Scapia reports Rs 83 Cr loss on Rs 29 Cr revenue in FY25

EntrackrEntrackr · 4d ago
Peak XV-backed Scapia reports Rs 83 Cr loss on Rs 29 Cr revenue in FY25
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Travel fintech startup Scapia has raised $40 million in a Series B round led by Peak XV shortly after FY25, as investors doubled down on the company’s growth potential. The fundraiser follows over 70% year-on-year growth in scale. However, losses continue to remain a key challenge for the company. Scapia’s operating revenue surged to Rs 29 crore in FY25 from Rs 17 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded by Anil Goteti, Scapia operates as a fintech-travel platform, offering a lifetime-free credit card with travel rewards. It generates revenue through interchange fees, interest on EMIs, and partner commissions from travel bookings. Service income remained the largest contributor to the company, which accounted for 82.8% of operating revenue. This income increased 60% to Rs 24 crore in FY25. Revenue from convenience fees more than tripled to Rs 3.4 crore, while commission income grew 71.4% to Rs 1.2 crore during the year. On the cost side, employee benefit expenses emerged as the largest cost head, accounting for nearly half of the total cost. This expense jumped 71.8% to Rs 61 crore in FY25 from Rs 35.5 crore in FY24. Advertising expenses declined sharply by 35% to Rs 32 crore in FY25 from Rs 49.5 crore in FY24. Other operating costs, such as lounge service expenses remained flat at Rs 7 crore, while subscription charges rose 17% to Rs 7 crore. Customer support costs increased marginally to Rs 4 crore, and other expenses climbed 21% to Rs 12.5 crore. Overall, Scapia’s total expenses increased 10% to Rs 123.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 112 crore in FY24. With Scapia’s revenue outpacing expense growth, its net loss reduced to Rs 83 crore in FY25 from Rs 88 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -22.98% and -322.41%, respectively. On a unit basis, Scapia spent Rs 4.26 to earn a rupee in FY25, an improvement from Rs 6.59 in FY24. The company strengthened its balance sheet during the year, with cash and bank balance worth Rs 305 crore, while its current assets more than doubled to Rs 331 crore. Scapia has raised a total of $72 million of funding to date, having Peak XV Partners, Matrix Partners and Elevation Capital as its lead investors. The company’s founder, Anil Goteti, owns 40% of the company.

Decathlon India reports Rs 65 Cr loss in FY25 as compared to Rs 197 Cr PAT in FY24

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Decathlon India reports Rs 65 Cr loss in FY25 as compared to Rs 197 Cr PAT in FY24
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Decathlon, the French sporting goods retailer’s Indian arm, reported a net loss of Rs 65 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2025, compared to a profit of Rs 197 crore in FY24. The reversal came as a sharp rise in operating expenses seconded revenue growth during the year. Decathlon’s revenue from operations grew by 3% year-on-year to Rs 4,133 crore in FY25 from Rs 4,008 crore in FY24, according to its financial report sourced from Registrar of Companies (RoC). Including other income of Rs 49 crore, the company’s total income stood at Rs 4,182 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 4,067 crore a year earlier. On the spending side, the cost of materials, which includes sourcing and procurement of sporting goods, remained the largest expense, accounting for 62% of the total expense. This cost rose 8% to Rs 2,644 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,457 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses grew 11% to Rs 363 crore, while depreciation costs surged 74.3% to Rs 305 crore during the last fiscal year. Other expenses, including store operations and overheads, increased 13.7% year-on-year to Rs 952.5 crore. Overall, the company’s total expense rose 12.3% to Rs 4,264.5 in FY25 from Rs 3,797 crore in FY24. With the company’s expense outpacing revenue growth, it recorded a net loss of Rs 65 crore in FY25, as compared to a profit of Rs 197 crore in FY24. However, the company reported positive EBITDA of Rs 174 crore in the same period. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -5.73% and 4.20%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.03 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25. On the balance sheet front, its current assets increased to Rs 1,400 crore from Rs 1,247 crore, while cash and bank balances declined sharply to Rs 73 crore at the end of FY25 from Rs 320 crore a year earlier.

GenieMode reports Rs 51 Cr loss on Rs 673 Cr GMV in FY25

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GenieMode reports Rs 51 Cr loss on Rs 673 Cr GMV in FY25
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Fintrackr All Stories GenieMode reports Rs 51 Cr loss on Rs 673 Cr GMV in FY25 GenieMode continued to grow during the fiscal year ending March 2025. The firm crossed the Rs 650 crore gross merchandise value (GMV) milestone, while controlled expenses helped narrow its losses by 35% year-on-year in FY25. The company’s gross revenue grew 21% to Rs 673 crore in FY25 from Rs 556 crore in FY24, its consolidated financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. GenieMode is a business-to-business cross-border e-commerce marketplace for buyers in furniture, home textile, apparels and accessories. The sale of these goods accounted for 98% of its income, which increased by 20% year-on-year to Rs 657 crore in FY25 from Rs 549 crore in FY24. The company’s largest expense was the cost of materials, which accounted for 75% of the total cost. This expense rose 18% to Rs 551 crore in FY25 from Rs 467 crore in FY24. On the other hand, employee benefit expenses decreased 13% to Rs 69 crore in FY25 from Rs 79 crore in FY24. While legal and professional fees rose 41% to Rs 38 crore, finance costs more than doubled to Rs 14.5 crore. Other expenses added the remaining Rs 51.5 crore, pushing total costs to Rs 731 crore in FY25. In the end, GenieMode managed to cut its loss by 35% to Rs 51 crore in FY25 from Rs 78 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -10.76% and -7.58%, respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.09 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in the last fiscal year. On a balance sheet front, the Gurugram-based company recorded total assets of Rs 690.5 crore in FY25 while current assets were Rs 544 crore including Rs 42 crore in cash and bank balances. According to TheKredible, GenieMode has raised $92 million of funding till date, having Info Edge, Tiger Global and Multiples Equity as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Amit Sharma and Tanuj Gangwani own 39% of the company.

Wonderchef posts 421 Cr revenue and Rs 4 Cr profit in FY25

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Wonderchef posts 421 Cr revenue and Rs 4 Cr profit in FY25
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Wonderchef, the premium kitchenware and home appliances brand co-founded by Ravi Saxena and Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, delivered a stable financial performance in FY25 with improved profitability. Wonderchef’s operating revenue increased 11% to Rs 421 crore in FY25, up from Rs 378 crore in FY24, as per its financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The sale of products was the sole source of revenue for the company. The company earned an additional Rs 2 crore from interest income which pushed its total income to Rs 423 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 381 crore in FY24. For the kitchen and home appliances seller, the cost of procurement of appliances naturally becomes the largest cost center forming 68% of its overall cost. This cost increased by 11.5% to Rs 281 crore in FY25 from Rs 252 crore in FY24. Employee benefits increased to Rs 35 crore, while transportation and contract manpower costs stood at Rs 17 crore and Rs 10.6 crore, respectively. Overall, total expenses rose 11% to Rs 415 crore in FY25 from Rs 375 crore in FY24. With the company’s revenue growing steadily, its profit spiked to Rs 4.4 crore in FY25 from Rs 1.5 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to 4.78% and 2.02% respectively. On a unit basis, its expense-to-revenue ratio remained at Rs 0.99, unchanged from FY24. On the balance sheet side, Wonderchef held Rs 23 crore in cash and bank balances, while current assets stood at Rs 229 crore in the same period. Wonderchef is preparing to make its public market debut with a targeted valuation of around Rs 1,800 crore. The IPO is expected to be largely an offer for sale, giving existing investors a chance to exit, though the final issue size remains unclear. The IPO was originally anticipated for late 2025, but may now be pushed to 2026.

XpressBees' losses soar 85% to Rs 370 Cr in FY25 amid flat revenue

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XpressBees' losses soar 85% to Rs 370 Cr in FY25 amid flat revenue
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XpressBees' losses soar 85% to Rs 370 Cr in FY25 amid flat revenue E-commerce-focused logistics company XpressBees reported flat growth in the fiscal year ending March 2025, while its losses jumped 85% to Rs 370 crore in the same period due to higher logistics, facility, and finance costs. XpressBees’ revenue from operations grew marginally to Rs 2,874 crore in FY25 from Rs 2,831 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements. Income from the courier services accounted for 96% of the operating income, which stood at Rs 2,772 crore in FY25. The other operating income includes Warehousing Fulfilment Service, the sale of scrap, and other support services. It also added Rs 87 crore, mainly from interest on bank deposits, which took the overall income to Rs 2,961 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 2,940 crore in FY24. For the logistics firm, freight and handling remained the largest cost center, forming 73% of the overall which recorded at Rs 2,462 crore in FY25. Its Employee benefits, transportation, and technology costs remained the other contributors, taking the overall cost to Rs 3,334 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 3,143 crore in FY24. At the end, XpressBees’ net loss widened 85% to Rs 370 crore in FY25 against Rs 200 crore in the previous fiscal, while EBITDA losses jumped to Rs 228 crore compared with Rs 102 crore a year earlier. Its EBITDA margin deteriorated to -7.9%, nearly double the previous year’s deficit of -3.6%. On the balance sheet front, total assets contracted 18% to Rs 2,133 crore as the company pared down its cash holdings and investments. Cash and cash equivalents also plunged 87% to Rs 172 crore from Rs 1,331 crore in FY24, reflecting reduced liquidity and possible repayment of liabilities. Current assets also slipped 23% year-on-year to Rs 1,438 crore. The firm’s return on capital employed (ROCE) worsened to -29.3% from -14.1% in FY24, while the company spent Rs 1.16 to earn a rupee in FY25. XpressBees has been expanding its warehousing and B2B logistics verticals while facing pricing pressure in its core e-commerce parcel business, where large clients have renegotiated rates. Despite scaling its network and automation footprint, the Pune-based company’s cost base grew faster than revenue in FY25.

Market gains 3% amid high volatility; IT index outperform

Money ControlMoney Control · 1y ago
Market gains 3% amid high volatility; IT index outperform
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The Indian market rebounded strongly, gaining over 3% despite the lack of a clear mandate for the BJP-led NDA in the exit polls. The RBI's raised growth forecast for FY25 and the announcement that Narendra Modi will form a new government for the third time boosted investor sentiments. The BSE Sensex and Nifty50 both reached all-time highs. The BSE Small-cap and BSE Mid-cap indices rose 3%, with certain stocks seeing significant increases. The BSE Large-cap index also increased by 3%, with gains in selected stocks. The Nifty IT and FMCG indices saw significant gains, while the Nifty PSU Bank index declined. Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth Rs 13,718.42 crore, while domestic institutional investors bought equities worth Rs 5,578.71 crore.

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