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Smytten cuts losses by 41% in FY25; revenue slips to Rs 111 Cr

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Smytten cuts losses by 41% in FY25; revenue slips to Rs 111 Cr
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Smytten cuts losses by 41% in FY25; revenue slips to Rs 111 Cr Smytten, a product discovery and trial platform, improved its expense discipline and significantly narrowed losses, but the revenue decline highlights its continuing struggle to achieve sustainable growth in FY25. The company’s revenue from operations declined 10.5% to Rs 111 crore in FY25 from Rs 124 crore in FY24, according to its provisional financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Smytten derives its income largely from product trials and allied services for D2C and FMCG brands. The firm also generates ancillary revenues through brand promotions and partnerships. The company did not provide a revenue breakup in its provisional financial statements. On the expense front, the cost of materials, the firm’s largest expense, declined 17% to Rs 58 crore in FY25 from Rs 70 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses fell 9% to Rs 20 crore, while details of other overheads, including marketing, tech, and operational costs, were not disclosed. Overall, the company managed to reduce its total expenses by 21% to Rs 131 crore in FY25 from Rs 165 crore in FY24. The sharper control on expenses helped Smytten cut its losses by 41% to Rs 23.5 crore, as compared to Rs 40 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -76.92% and -16.92%, respectively. On a per-unit basis, the firm spent Rs 1.18 to earn a rupee of revenue in the last fiscal year. As of March 2025, the Bengaluru-based company reported current assets worth Rs 67 crore, including Rs 20 crore in cash and bank balances. According to TheKredible, Smytten has raised a total of $22 million of funding till date, having Roots Ventures and Fireside Ventures as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Siddhartha Nangia and Swagata Sarangi together own 39.32% of the company.

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Skillmatics slips into losses in FY25; revenue up by 39%

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Skillmatics slips into losses in FY25; revenue up by 39% Direct to consumer (D2C) educational product brand Skillmatics has managed to grow its operating scale by 39% during the fiscal year ending March 2025. However, the Mumbai-based firm slipped into losses due to higher employee costs in the same period. Skillmatics’ operating revenue grew 39% to Rs 103 crore in FY25 from Rs 74 crore in FY24, according to its financial statement filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded in 2016, Skillmatics develops educational products and games for children aged under 10. Sale of these educational products accounted for 89% of the operating revenue. Including non-operating income of Rs 8.6 crore, its total income stood at Rs 111.6 crore during the year. Geographically, India accounted for 62% of the product sale which increased by 87% to Rs 58 crore in FY25. The remaining 38% of the product sale came from outside India which decreased by 16% to Rs 36 crore in FY25. The company’s expenses rose by 39% to Rs 114 crore in FY25 from Rs 82 crore in FY24. The largest cost component was cost of materials, which formed 44% of the total spend, growing 22% to Rs 50 crore in FY25 from Rs 41 crore in FY24. Employee benefits saw a 41% rise to Rs 24 crore, while charges doubled to Rs 18 crore. Other notable expenses included packing, storage & transportation (Rs 8 crore), product listing fees (Rs 3 crore), and other overheads (Rs 11 crore). The spike in expenses pushed Skillmatics into losses, with the company posting a net loss of Rs 2.5 crore in FY25 as against a profit of Rs 40 lakh in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -5.66% and -10.10%, respectively. On a unit level, Skillmatics spent Rs 1.11 to earn a rupee of operating revenue, a ratio that remained unchanged from the previous fiscal year. At the same time, cash and bank balances stood at Rs 45 crore, while current assets were valued at Rs 107 crore in FY25. According to TheKredible, Skillmatics has raised around $24 million of funding till date, having Peak XV Partners and Sofina as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Dhvanil Sheth and Devanshi Kejriwal own 44% of the company.

Freecharge FY25: Revenue down 35%, slips into red with Rs 42 Cr loss

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Axis Bank-owned digital payments and financial services firm Freecharge slipped into losses in the fiscal year ending March 2025, reversing its performance from a profit of Rs 79 crore in FY24. The loss came on the back of declining revenues and higher operating costs. Freecharge’s revenue from operations fell 35% to Rs 297 crore in FY25 from Rs 454 crore in FY24, its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. The company generates income from technology service providers (TSP) and commission fees. Revenue from TSP fees, which contributed nearly 49% of its operating income, dipped by 16% to Rs 145.5 crore. The biggest dip in revenue was in the business support fee collected for providing financial and customer acquisition services to Axis Bank, which fell by 96% to Rs 6 crore in FY25 from Rs 163 crore in FY24. Commission fees, however, surged 2.8X to Rs 111 crore. Freecharge also earned Rs 15 crore from non-operating sources, taking its total income to Rs 312 crore in the last fiscal year. Employee benefit expenses accounted for over 55% of the total cost which rose 19% to Rs 203 crore in FY25 from Rs 171 crore in FY24. Service charges climbed 18% to Rs 115.5 crore in FY25, in contrast, advertising cost fell sharply by 87% to Rs 6 crore during the same period. Legal, professional, and other overheads added another Rs 32.5 crore. Overall, Freecharge’s total expenditure increased 2.2% to Rs 367 crore during the last fiscal year from Rs 359 crore in FY24. With falling revenues and slightly higher costs, the firm lost its profitability and posted a loss of Rs 42 crore in FY25 as compared to a profit of Rs 79 crore in the previous fiscal year. Its ROCE stood at -17.96% and its EBITDA margin declined to -19.2% from 22.7% a year earlier. On a unit basis, Freecharge spent Rs 1.24 to earn a rupee of operating revenue in FY25, compared to 79 paise in FY24. The company’s total assets declined to Rs 445 crore in FY25 from Rs 500 crore, while cash and bank balances increased to Rs 139 crore. As of March 2025, it had current assets of Rs 390 crore. Axis Bank acquired Freecharge from Snapdeal in a Rs 385 crore ($60 million) deal in July 2017. Before that, Freecharge’s original founders Kunal Shah and Sandeep Tandon sold the wallet platform to Snapdeal for about Rs 3,000 crore ($400 million) in April 2015.

EaseMyTrip posts Rs 118 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; slips into losses

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EaseMyTrip posts Rs 118 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; slips into losses
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EaseMyTrip posts Rs 118 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; slips into losses Online travel aggregator (OTA) platform EaseMyTrip struggled during the second quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (FY26), with revenue declining over 18% and losing profitability. EaseMyTrip’s operating revenue decreased by 19% to Rs 118 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 145 crore in Q2 FY25, as per its financial statements filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Air ticketing contributed 61% of the company’s revenue but fell 22% to Rs 72 crore in Q2 FY26, down from Rs 92.5 crore in Q2 FY25. Hotel packages accounted for 27% of total revenue, generating Rs 32 crore. Including other undisclosed income, its total income for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs 126 crore, compared to Rs 150 crore in Q2 FY25. According to the disclosure, the company’s revenue decreased by 22% to Rs 232 Cr in H1 FY26 from Rs 297 Cr in H1 FY25. EaseMyTrip’s total expenses rose 6% to Rs 120 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 113 crore in Q2 FY25. Employee benefit accounted for 26% of the total, increasing 24% to Rs 31 crore in Q2 FY26. Payment gateway charges, service costs, and advertising were other major costs for EaseMyTrip in the last quarter. With the dip in revenue and expense increasing, the company slipped into losses of Rs 36 crore in Q2 FY26 as compared to a profit of Rs 27 crore in Q2 FY25. On a unit basis, the Delhi-based company spent Rs 1.02 to earn a rupee of operating revenue during the last quarter. The company also announced the change of its senior officials in which Mr. Sankalp Kaul was appointed as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the Company replacing Mr. Naimish Sinha and Mr. Manmeet Ahluwalia was appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of the Company. EaseMyTrip's board has approved the issuance of 55.93 crore fully paid-up equity shares worth Rs 514.06 crore on a preferential basis. The shares will be allotted to seven non-promoter investors including Ashish Begwani, Sunil Jain, Dhankalash Distributors, Divyank Singhal, Levo Beauty, SSL Nirvana Grand Golf Developers, and Javaphile Hospitality.

Zetwerk’s GMV slips 11% in FY25; posts Rs 371 Cr loss

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B2B e-commerce unicorn Zetwerk, which is reportedly preparing to file for an initial public offering (IPO), saw its revenue decline in FY25. Despite the slowdown in the top line, the company managed to reduce its losses during the same period. Zetwerk’s gross revenue fell 11% to Rs 12,798 crore in FY25 from Rs 14,443 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Zetwerk is a B2B manufacturing and construction marketplace. The company derives its revenue primarily from trading activities, manufacturing services, and construction and project contracts. Revenue from trading activities, which accounted for 58% of the income, declined 20% to Rs 7,706 crore in FY25. In contrast, revenue from manufacturing services grew 33.5% to Rs 2,682 crore. Income from construction and project contracts slipped 19% to Rs 2,242 crore, while other income stood at Rs 535 crore in FY25. Including non-operating income, Zetwerk’s total income stood at Rs 12,981 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 14,612 crore in FY24. On the expense side, the cost of materials accounted for over 85% of the total expense. This cost declined 17% to Rs 11,232 crore in FY25 from Rs 13,467 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses, however, rose 12% to Rs 517 crore, while subcontracting expenses increased 16% to Rs 250 crore. Finance costs remained largely flat at Rs 450 crore, and other expenses added another Rs 670 crore during the year. Overall, Zetwerk reduced its total expenses by 12% to Rs 13,196 crore in FY25 from Rs 15,001 crore in FY24. As a result, its expense-to-revenue ratio improved marginally to 1.03 from 1.04 a year earlier. With GMV declining, procurement costs came down accordingly, and coupled with a sharp drop in exceptional items, the company reduced its losses by 60% to Rs 371 crore in FY25 from Rs 918 crore in FY24. However, the company posted a positive EBITDA of Rs 145 crore in the same period. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to -0.68% and 1.13% respectively. On the balance sheet front, Zetwerk’s cash and bank balances rose sharply to Rs 1,908 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,150 crore a year earlier. The company reported current assets worth Rs 7,840 crore in the same period. According to TheKredible, Zetwerk has raised a total of $889 million of funding till date, having Greenoaks, Peak XV Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Accel as its lead investors. In April last year, Zetwerk had indicated that it was targeting a public listing within a 12 to 24 month period. The company is expected to file its draft prospectus this year through the confidential route for its $750 million IPO, which would be among the larger public market debuts by an India-based manufacturing company.

The Indian Garage Co doubles revenue to Rs 204 Cr in FY25; slips into losses

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The Indian Garage Co doubles revenue to Rs 204 Cr in FY25; slips into losses The Indian Garage Co, a Bengaluru-based men’s apparel brand, has doubled its scale in the last fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. However, in order to achieve scale, the company lost its profitability as expenses seconded revenue growth. The company’s operating revenue doubled to Rs 204 crore in FY25 from Rs 101.5 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The Indian Garage Co is a D2C firm that designs, manufactures, and sells men’s apparel under its in-house brands, catering to the mass-premium segment. Revenue from the sale of its products was the sole source of income for the company. The company’s total income increased to Rs 207 crore in FY25 from Rs 103 crore a year earlier. On the spending side, the cost of material remained the largest expense, accounting for nearly 44% of total expenditure. This cost surged 142% to Rs 104 crore in FY25 from Rs 43 crore in FY24. Job work charges increased 193% to Rs 41 crore, while employee benefit expenses jumped 240% to Rs 17 crore during the year. Depreciation expenses grew threefold to Rs 18 crore, and transportation and distribution costs rose 38.5% to Rs 18 crore. Other overheads added another Rs 39.5 crore to the cost. Overall, total expenses surged 147% to Rs 237.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 96 crore in FY24. With expenses growing faster than revenue, The Indian Garage Co posted a loss of Rs 23 crore in FY25, as compared to a profit of Rs 5 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -10.44% and -6.37% respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.16 to earn a Rupee of operating revenue in FY25. The Indian Garage Co reported cash and bank balances of an alarming Rs 3 lakh at the end of FY25, significantly lower than Rs 2.5 crore in FY24. Its current assets stood at Rs 32 crore in the same period. According to Thekredible, The Indian Garage Co has raised a total of $17 million of funding till date, having Aditya Birla Group as its lead investor. The company’s Founder & CEO, Anant Tanted owns 32.34% of the company.

Tracxn slips into losses in Q4 FY25 amid flat revenue

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Data and research platform Tracxn announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of the last fiscal year (Q4 FY25) on Monday. The firm slipped into losses during the quarter, while its revenue grew by a mere 5% over the same period. Tracxn's revenue from operations stayed flat at Rs 21 crore in Q4 FY25, compared to Rs 20 crore in Q4 FY24, its financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. For the full fiscal year (FY25), Tracxn’s operating revenue increased 2% to Rs 84.5 crore in FY25 from Rs 83 crore in FY24. Tracxn generated its entire operating revenue from subscription sales, offering access to its data and software. However, the Bengaluru-based firm did not provide a detailed revenue breakdown for the quarter. The company also made Rs 1.5 crore from non-operating sources which took Tracxn’s total revenue to Rs 22.7 crore in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, for the full fiscal year (FY25), total income stood at Rs 90.36 crore. Employee benefits remained the largest cost center for Tracxn, accounting for 86% of its total expenditure. These expenses increased by 5.6% year-on-year, rising to Rs 19.36 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 17.77 crore in Q4 FY24. Overall, Tracxn's total costs grew by approximately 10%, reaching Rs 22 crore in Q4 FY25. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, total expenses increased to Rs 84 crore. The stagnant revenue and a nearly 10% increase in overall costs caused Tracxn to slip into losses. The company’s loss after tax stood at Rs 8 crore in Q4 FY25 from a profit of Rs 1.42 crore in Q4 FY24. However, the company reported a profit before tax of Rs 73 lakhs. Meanwhile, for the full fiscal year (FY25), its losses stood at Rs 9.5 crore. The company recently approved an ESOP grant of over 2 lakh shares, valued at Rs 41.6 lakh. As of the last trading session, Tracxn’s share price was Rs 63, giving the company a market cap of Rs 674 crore ($79 million).

Bluestone controls losses by 41% in Q1 FY26; revenue nears Rs 500 Cr

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Fintrackr Bluestone controls losses by 41% in Q1 FY26; revenue nears Rs 500 Cr Bluestone, recently listed on stock exchange, announced its financial results for the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY26) on Thursday. The firm’s revenue grew by 42% over the period, while its losses reduced by 41%. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, Bluestone’s operating revenue remained flat Rs 493 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 461 crore in Q4 FY25. The company's sole revenue stream was the sale of diamond, gold, platinum, gemstone, and pearl jewelry; however, the firm did not provide a detailed revenue breakdown for the quarter. The company made Rs 12 crore from non-operating sources which took Bluestone’s total revenue to Rs 505 crore in the first quarter. On the expense front, the cost of material remained the largest cost center for Bluestone, accounting for 54% of its total expenditure. This expense increased by 37% year-on-year, rising to Rs 290 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 211 crore in Q1 FY25. Employee benefit rose 50% to Rs 63 crore in Q1 FY26. Overall, Bluestone's total costs grew by approximately 29%, reaching Rs 538 crore in Q1 FY26. With the help of revenue outpacing expense growth, the company managed to cut its losses by 41% to Rs 35 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 59 crore in Q1 FY25. However, the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 67 crore in the same period. Bluestone launched its initial public offering (IPO) in August 2025, with a price band set between Rs 492 and Rs 517 per share. The stock made its market debut on 19 August 2025 at Rs 510, reflecting a slight 1.3% discount from its issue price of Rs 517 and raised Rs 1,500 crore overall, which included Rs 693 crore garnered from anchor investors earlier that month. At the end of today’s trading session, Bluestone’s share traded at Rs 564, with a 1.4% increase in its share price. The company’s total market capitalization stood at Rs 8,534 crore (approx $1 billion).

Delhivery slips into losses in Q2 FY26; revenue grows 17%

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Fintrackr All Stories Delhivery slips into losses in Q2 FY26; revenue grows 17% Logistics company Delhivery announced its Q2 FY26 results on Wednesday, reporting a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue. The Gurugram-based firm slipped into losses during the same period. Delhivery’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 2,559 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 2,190 crore in Q2 FY25, according to its financial statements filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Delhivery's primary revenue sources were its logistics services, including warehousing, last-mile logistics, and designing and deploying logistics management systems. The firm also earned Rs 92 crore from non-operating activities, bringing its total revenue to Rs 2,651 crore in Q2 FY26. For Delhivery, freight handling and servicing costs made up 68% of its total expenditure, rising by 12.5% to Rs 1,843 crore in Q2 FY26. Employee benefit expenses decreased by 22% to Rs 425 crore. Legal, depreciation, and other overhead costs contributed to an 18% increase in overall expenditure, which reached Rs 2,708 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 2,294 crore in Q2 FY25. Delhivery's expenditure outpacing revenue resulted in a loss of Rs 50 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to a profit of Rs 10 crore in Q2 FY25. For the half-year, its profit decreased by 37% to Rs 40.5 crore in H1 FY26 as compared to Rs 64.5 crore in H1 FY25. At the end of the last trading session, Delhivery’s share price stood at Rs 486, giving the company a market capitalization of Rs 36,335 crore (approximately $4 billion).

Ampere posts Rs 659 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 65%

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Ampere posts Rs 659 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 65%
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Ampere posts Rs 659 Cr revenue in FY25; cuts losses by 65% Ampere Vehicles has shown signs of recovery as the company posted single-digit revenue growth in FY25, after the company had seen its revenue fall sharply by 46% in FY24. The company also managed to curb its losses in the same period. Ampere’s operating revenue grew 8% to Rs 659 crore in FY25 from Rs 612 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Ampere, a brand under Greaves Electric Mobility, focuses on manufacturing electric scooters and three-wheeled vehicles. Sale of these products was the sole source of revenue for the company. Including other income of Rs 16 crore, Ampere’s total income rose to Rs 675 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 641 crore a year earlier. On the spending side, the cost of material accounted for 64% of the total expense. This cost rose 12% to Rs 589 crore in FY25 from Rs 527 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses declined 22% to Rs 79 crore, while advertising and promotional spends jumped 30% to Rs 43 crore during the year. Depreciation expenses climbed 41% to Rs 45 crore in FY25 from Rs 32 crore in FY24. Other overheads, including warranty claims, finance costs, and miscellaneous expenses, added another Rs 205 crore in FY25. Overall, total expenses increased 7% to Rs 918 crore in FY25 from Rs 857 crore in FY24. Ampere managed to cut its losses by 65% to Rs 240 crore in FY25 from Rs 691.5 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved to -85.27% and -30.50%, respectively. On a unit basis, Ampere spent Rs 1.39 to earn every rupee of operating revenue during the year, marginally better than Rs 1.40 in FY24. As of March 2025, the company reported cash and bank balances of Rs 25 crore, while its current assets stood at Rs 263 crore. In terms of E2W sales for December, Greaves Electric Mobility retained its sixth position and sold 4,335 units with a market share of 4.66%. In comparison, the segment’s leader TVS sold 24,317 units with a market share of 26.14%. In December 2024, Ampere’s parent Greaves Electric filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise funds through a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to Rs 1,000 crore (approximately $119 million) and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 18.94 crore equity shares. The firm also received a final nod from SEBI for the proposed IPO.

FirstCry parent records Rs 2,099 Cr revenue, Rs 111 Cr EBITDA in Q2 FY26

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FirstCry parent records Rs 2,099 Cr revenue, Rs 111 Cr EBITDA in Q2 FY26
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FirstCry's revenue from operations grew to Rs 2,099 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,905 crore in Q2 FY25, its unaudited financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) show. Brainbees Solutions, the parent of kids-focused omnichannel retailer FirstCry, reported a 10% year-on-year rise in revenue and a 20% reduction in losses for the quarter ending September 2025. 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 77% of total operating revenue, while its subsidiary, GlobalBees, contributed Rs 493 crore. The company also made Rs 38 crore from interest income which took its overall revenue to Rs 2,137 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 1,936 crore in Q2 FY25. For the omnichannel retailer, the cost of procurement of materials accounted for 61% of the overall expenditure which increased 11% year-on-year to Rs 1,329 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,194 crore in Q2 FY25. FirstCry’s employee benefits stood at Rs 203 crore in Q2 FY26 which includes Rs 59 crore as ESOP cost. The marketing, legal, rent, and technology were other overheads that pushed the overall expenditure to Rs 2,175 crore in Q2 FY26. The decent scale and controlled expenditure helped FirstCry to reduce its losses by 20% to Rs 50.5 crore in Q2 FY26. Notably, the company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 111 crore. For the six months ended September 2025, the company’s loss decreased by 15% to Rs 117 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 138 in H1 FY25. At the end of today’s trading session, FirstCry’s share price stood at Rs 335 per share, with a total market capitalization of Rs 17,503 crore (approximately $1.9 billion).

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