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CaratLane posts Rs 883 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25

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CaratLane posts Rs 883 Cr revenue in Q4 FY25
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Omnichannel jewellery brand CaratLane recorded 23% year-on-year growth during the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year. Moreover, its EBIT reached Rs 70 crore during the same period. CaratLane's total income (excluding bullion and digital gold sales) surged to Rs 883 crore in Q4 FY25, up from Rs 717 crore in Q4 FY24. These figures were reported in Titan’s quarterly results, sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The studded jewellery category posted a 19% growth, while other segments—including gold jewellery, gold coins, and others—registered a higher growth of 44% during the same period. According to the company's press release, CaratLane added 17 new stores in India, bringing the total to 322 stores across 139 cities. During the quarter ending March 2025, CaratLane had one international store in New Jersey, United States. With a 22% growth in brand searches, CaratLane’s EBIT stood at Rs 70 crore during Q4 FY25, with a margin of 7.9%. Notably, Titan's total jewellery business, including Tanishq and Mia, grew by 25% to Rs 11,232 crore in Q4 FY25. Its domestic (India) business grew by 23% to Rs 10,845 crore during the same period. During FY25, CaratLane posted a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue, rising to Rs 3,583 crore from Rs 2,889 crore in FY24. However, its earnings before tax (EBT) stood at Rs 296 crore, recording a margin of 8.3% for the same period. CaratLane directly competes with Bluestone, Giva, and Melorra. Last month, Bluestone secured approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its initial public offering (IPO), as the firm plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through a fresh issue of equity shares.

Voler Car Limited’s Rs 27 Cr SME IPO opens on February 12

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Voler Car Limited’s Rs 27 Cr SME IPO opens on February 12
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Voler Car Limited is set to launch its SME initial public offering (IPO) on February 12, 2025, aiming to raise Rs 27 crore (approximately $3.2 million). According to the press release, the IPO comprises 30,00,000 shares with a face value of Rs 10 each, priced in the range of Rs 85-90 per share. The lot size for the IPO is 1,600 equity shares, requiring a minimum investment of Rs 1,44,000 for investors looking to participate. The SME IPO will be processed through the 100% book-building method. The IPO comprises 50% of the net issue for QIB, 35% for retail investors and 15% of the net issue for the NII segment. GYR Capital Advisors Private Limited is the Book Running Lead Manager of Voler Car IPO, while KFin Technologies Limited is the registrar to the issue. The IPO will be open from February 12, 2025 to February 14, 2025. The issue proceeds will be utilized for funding working capital requirements, general corporate expenses, and IPO-related costs. Founded in 2010 by Pawan Parasrampuria and Vikas Parasrampuria, Voler Car specializes in providing employee transportation services for large MNCs, IT, and ITeS companies across major Indian cities. As per its investor memorandum, the company operates a fleet of over 2,500 vehicles, completing 425,000 trips annually across nine cities in India. During the first six months of the ongoing fiscal year (H1 FY25), Voler Car Limited registered an operating revenue of Rs 21.49 crore with a positive bottom line of Rs 2.48 crore. However, they recorded a revenue of Rs 30.89 crore with a profit of Rs 3.56 crore during the previous fiscal year (FY24).

Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each

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Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each
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Exclusive: Shadowfax to raise Rs 2,000 Cr via IPO; fresh issue and OFS at Rs 1,000 Cr each Logistics startup Shadowfax is set to raise Rs 2,000 crore (around $235 million) through its upcoming IPO, as per its RoC filing. The public offering will include a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 1,000 crore. Logistics startup Shadowfax is set to raise Rs 2,000 crore ($235 million) through its upcoming initial public offering (IPO), according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The IPO will comprise a fresh issue of equity shares worth Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 1,000 crore. ICICI Securities, JM Financial, and Morgan Stanley are acting as advisors to the public issue. This development comes after the company recently filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI via the confidential route. The Flipkart-backed company has also strengthened its board with the appointment of co-founders Gaurav Jaithlia as whole-time directors. Additionally, in line with regulatory requirements, the company has also appointed Bijou Kurien, Ruchira Shukla, Pirojshaw Sarkari, and Dinkar Gupta as independent directors. Shadowfax is reportedly aiming for a post-issue valuation of Rs 8,500 crore. The company is currently valued at around Rs 5,981 crore (approximately $712 million) following a $16.8 million investment from Mirae Asset and Nokia Growth Partners in the first tranche of its Series F round in February this year. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya, Bengaluru-based Shadowfax offers last-mile delivery services with a focus on e-commerce and hyperlocal logistics. The company claims to have a network of over 1.25 lakh monthly active delivery partners catering to segments such as grocery, food, and medicine delivery. According to data from TheKredible, Shadowfax has raised approximately $246 million to date. Eight Roads Ventures is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Flipkart, NewQuest Asia, and Nokia Growth Partners. While its FY25 numbers are yet to be filed, the company posted a revenue of Rs 1,885 crore in FY24, marking a 33.2% year-on-year growth. It also managed to narrow its losses by 91% to Rs 11.8 crore in FY24 from Rs 142 crore in FY23. Disclaimer: Bareback Media has recently raised funding from a group of investors. Some of the investors may directly or indirectly be involved in a competing business or might be associated with other companies we might write about. This shall, however, not influence our reporting or coverage in any manner whatsoever.

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