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Juspay’s revenue spikes 88% to Rs 213 Cr in FY23; losses stand still

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Juspay’s revenue spikes 88% to Rs 213 Cr in FY23; losses stand still
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Payments technology firm Juspay has been consistent in its scale with 85% YoY growth in the last two fiscal (FY23 and FY22). At the same time, the SoftBank-backed company kept a tight rein on its losses which remained almost unchanged in the fiscal year ending March 2023. Juspay’s revenue from operations grew 88.5% to Rs 213 crore in FY23 from Rs 113 crore in FY22, its annual financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies show. Juspay offers payment processing technology to merchants and is working behind offline payment solutions. Its flagship products include Juspay Safe, HyperSDK, Express Checkout, and UPI in a Box. It claims to process over 100 million transactions with an annualized TPV (total payment value) of more than $500Bn. Payment platform integration and related services were the primary source of revenue for Juspay. The company also earned Rs 24 crore from interest on non-current and current investments which tallied Juspay’s total income to Rs 213 crore during the previous fiscal year (FY23). Similar to other payments companies, its employee benefits emerged as the largest cost center forming 62% of the overall expenditure. This cost surged 70% to Rs 214 crore in FY23 from Rs 126 crore in FY22. This includes 54 crore as ESOP cost which is non-cash in nature. Juspay’s expenses on rent, information technology, legal professional, advertising, and overheads took its overall cost up by 53.8% to Rs 343 crore in FY23 from Rs 223 crore in FY22. Check TheKredible for a detailed expense breakdown. The impressive scale with a tight control on expenses helped Juspay control its losses which increased only by 5% to Rs 106 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 101 crore in FY22. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin improved -21% and -40.9% respectively. On a unit level, the Accel Partners-backed firm spent Rs 1.61 to earn a rupee in FY23. FY22-FY23 FY22 FY23 EBITDA Margin -80% -40.9% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹1.97 ₹1.61 ROCE -24% -21% The Bengaluru-based company secured over $85 million across rounds including a $60 million round led by SoftBank in 2021. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Accel is the largest external stakeholder with 12.39% followed by VEF VC and SoftBank.

Ola Electric losses surge 50% to Rs 564 Cr in Q3 FY25, revenue declines

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Ola Electric losses surge 50% to Rs 564 Cr in Q3 FY25, revenue declines
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url: https://entrackr.com/news/ola-electric-losses-surge-50-to-rs-564-cr-in-q3-fy25-revenue-declines-8698803. Content: Ola Electric reported its Q3 FY25 results on Friday, showing a 19.4% year-on-year decline in revenue. At the same time, the company's losses grew by 50%, highlighting a challenging quarter for the SoftBank-backed electric mobility firm. Ola Electric’s revenue from operations decreased to Rs 1,045 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 1,296 crore in Q3 FY24, its unaudited consolidated financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange show. Income from the sale of electric scooters was the sole source of revenue for Ola Electric while the collection from the sale of batteries contributed only a small portion in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. For the EV scooter manufacturer, the cost of procurement of materials accounted for 56% of the total cost which stood at Rs 851 crore in Q3 FY24. Employee benefits, advertising, and technical support were some other cost centers, taking the total burn to Rs 1,505 crore in Q3 FY25. A decline in sales and fixed costs caused Ola Electric's losses to rise by 50% in Q3 FY25, reaching Rs 564 crore compared to Rs 376 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q3 FY24). In January, Ola Electric regained its top spot in the electric two-wheeler (EV 2W) segment, capturing a 24.91% market share with 24,330 units sold, according to Vahan data. TVS Motors followed in second place, selling 23,788 units, while Bajaj Auto claimed a 21.80% market share with 21,294 units sold.

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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Unacademy’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 firm’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.

Five year old Eloelo reports zero revenue and Rs 99 Cr loss in FY24

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Five year old Eloelo reports zero revenue and Rs 99 Cr loss in FY24
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Five-year-old Eloelo reports zero revenue and Rs 99 Cr loss in FY24 Venture capital firm, Play Ventures backed five-year-old company remained in the pre-revenue stage until March 2024 (FY24) while continuing to incur losses. Venture capital firms Play Ventures, along with existing backers Westbridge and Kalaari, have shown strong conviction in the potential of live social entertainment startup Eloelo. Together, they have infused $50 million into the company, including a recent $13 million round. However, the five-year-old firm remained in the pre-revenue stage until March 2024 (FY24) while continuing to incur losses. While the company posted zero operating revenue during FY24, it made Rs 5 crore from interest on fixed deposits, according to the firm’s annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Eloelo is a social gaming and live streaming platform that brings native activities like tambola, antakshari and musical chairs in live formats with creators hosting games for their community of fans. The Bengaluru-based company spent heavily on marketing to attract and retain users. Advertising and promotional expenses were its largest cost center, accounting for nearly 38.5% of total expenses, more than doubling to Rs 40 crore in FY24 from Rs 17 crore in FY23. Employee benefit expenses also rose 2.4X to Rs 24 crore, while spending on content creators stood at Rs 14 crore. Technology costs amounted to Rs 14 crore, forming over 13% of the overall expenses, while other overheads contributed another Rs 12 crore in FY24. Overall, Eloelo’s total expenses surged 2.3X to Rs 104 crore in FY24 from Rs 45 crore in FY23. Consequently, the company’s net loss widened 2.3X to Rs 99 crore in FY24 compared to the previous fiscal year. The WestBridge-backed firm recorded current assets worth Rs 166 crore in FY24 including Rs 149 crore in cash and bank balance. According to TheKredible, Eloelo has raised a total of $50 million in funding till date, having WaterBridge Ventures as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Saurabh Pandey and Akshay Dubey together own 20% of the company.

Ola Electric losses surge 2X to Rs 862 Cr in Q4 FY25, revenue declines 62%

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Ola Electric losses surge 2X to Rs 862 Cr in Q4 FY25, revenue declines 62%
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Ola Electric saw a 62% year-on-year decline in revenue in Q4 FY25, while its losses surged 106%, underscoring a tough quarter for the SoftBank-backed electric mobility company. Ola Electric witnessed a turbulent financial performance during the fourth quarter of FY25, as its revenue saw a sharp year-on-year decline of 62%. In parallel, the company’s losses more than doubled, indicating the mounting challenges faced by the SoftBank-backed electric mobility firm. Ola Electric’s revenue from operations decreased to Rs 611 crore in Q4 FY25 from Rs 1,598 crore in Q4 FY24, its consolidated financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange show. For the full fiscal year (FY25), Ola Electric’s operating revenue decreased 10% to Rs 4,514 crore in FY25 from Rs 5,010 crore in FY24. Income from the sale of electric scooters was the sole source of revenue for Ola Electric while the collection from the sale of batteries contributed only a small portion in the last quarter of the previous fiscal year. For the EV scooter maker, material procurement made up 33% of the total costs at Rs 527 crore in Q4 FY25. Other major expenses included employee benefits, advertising, and technical support, pushing the total quarterly burn to Rs 1,598 crore. For the full fiscal year ending March 2025, total expenses rose to Rs 7,185 crore. A higher decline in sales caused Ola Electric's losses to rise by 106% in Q4 FY25, reaching Rs 862 crore compared to Rs 418 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year (Q4 FY24). For FY25, the firm’s losses stood at Rs 2,276 crore in FY25, up from Rs 1,584 crore in FY24. Recently, Ola Electric Mobility has approved a plan to raise up to Rs 1,700 crore through debt instruments. The Bhavish Aggarwal-led company secured the second position in the electric two-wheeler segment in April, with TVS Motor emerging as the market leader. For the first time, Ather Energy has surpassed Ola Electric in quarterly revenue. In Q4 FY25, Ather reported an operating revenue of Rs 676 crore, ahead of Ola Electric’s Rs 611 crore. At the close of today's trading session, Ola Electric's stock was priced at Rs 53.20, giving the company a market capitalization of Rs 23,465 crore.

CarTrade posts Rs 176 Cr revenue and Rs 45.5 Cr profits in Q3 FY25

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CarTrade posts Rs 176 Cr revenue and Rs 45.5 Cr profits in Q3 FY25
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CarTrade posts Rs 176 Cr revenue and Rs 45.5 Cr profits in Q3 FY25 CarTrade released its financial results for the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q3 FY25) on Wednesday. The company reported a 26% year-on-year revenue growth compared to Q3 FY24, with a major turnaround in its bottom line. CarTrade’s revenue from operations surged 26.6% to Rs 176 crore in Q3 FY25 in contrast to Rs 139 crore in Q3 FY24, as per the firm’s unaudited consolidated financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Mumbai-based company operates in three segments: Consumer, Remarketing, and Classifieds. Income from the consumer segment formed 39% of the total operating revenue which increased to Rs 68 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 50 crore in Q3 FY25. Income from the remarketing and classified segment stood at Rs 58 crore and Rs 50 crore in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year. CarTrade also added Rs 17 crore from other non-operating businesses which tallied its overall revenue to Rs 193 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to Rs 152 crore in Q3 FY24. On the expense front, employee benefits expenses formed 53% of the overall spending which went up a modest 7.3% to Rs 73 crore during the period. This cost also includes share-based expenses of Rs 3.36 crore. CarTrade’s overall expenses increased 12% to Rs 140 crore in Q3 FY24 from Rs 125 crore during Q3 FY24. The strong growth and controlled spending enabled CarTrade to achieve a turnaround and post a net profit of Rs 45.5 crore in Q3 FY25, compared to a loss of Rs 23.5 crore in Q3 FY24. However, the company had already recorded a revenue of Rs 472 crore and a net profit of Rs 99 crore during the nine months of the ongoing fiscal year. CarTrade recorded a 4.78% hike in its share price today and is trading at Rs 1,433.3 (as of 12:47) with a total market capitalization of Rs 6,789 crore or $800 million.

Auxilo reports Rs 528 Cr revenue and Rs 112 Cr PAT in FY25

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Auxilo reports Rs 528 Cr revenue and Rs 112 Cr PAT in FY25
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Auxilo reports Rs 528 Cr revenue and Rs 112 Cr PAT in FY25 Auxilo’s revenue from operations grew 48.3% to Rs 528 crore in FY25, up from Rs 356 crore in FY24, as per its annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies. After doubling its revenue in FY24, education-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) Auxilo has delivered another strong performance in FY25, going past Rs 500 crore in revenue and posting over Rs 100 crore in profit after tax (PAT). The Mumbai-based NBFC provides education loans to students pursuing higher studies in India and abroad. Its offerings cover the complete cost of education, including tuition fees, pre-visa expenses, travel, and other related costs. Interest income formed the bulk of its business, contributing 90.5% of total operating revenue, which grew 49.4% to Rs 478 crore in FY25. Fees, commissions, and other operating income collectively stood at Rs 50 crore during the year. Including other income of Rs 16 crore, Auxilo’s total revenue reached Rs 544 crore in FY25. On the expenditure side, interest costs accounted for 71.5% of total expenses, rising in line with disbursements to Rs 282 crore in FY25. Employee benefits were recorded at Rs 56 crore, while overall costs increased to Rs 394 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 275 crore in FY24. The company’s controlled cost structure supported profitability, leading to a 62.3% jump in PAT to Rs 112 crore in FY25, against Rs 69 crore in FY24. Auxilo’s expense-to-revenue ratio also improved to 0.75 in FY25. Earlier this year, Auxilo raised Rs 50 crore from Motilal Oswal. Since its inception, it has secured over $100 million across equity and debt. The company competes with other well-funded education-financing players such as Grayquest, Avanse Financial, Financepeer, Propelld, Leap Finance, and Eduvanz.

True Balance’s profit zooms over 2X to Rs 138 Cr in FY24

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True Balance’s profit zooms over 2X to Rs 138 Cr in FY24
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True Balance, founded by South Korean entrepreneur Cheolwon Lee, started with a mobile and DTH recharge platform. However, the company’s business dynamics changed drastically after FY21 when it started lending (personal or short-term loans). This shift enabled the company to register over 74X growth in its scale in the past five fiscals as its revenue ballooned to Rs 667 crore in FY24 from Rs 8.95 crore in FY19. For context, the SoftBank-backed firm started lending in FY20 through third parties, and a year later it also got its own NBFC —True Balance. On a fiscal to fiscal basis, True Balance’s operating revenue grew 54.8% to Rs 667 crore in FY24 from Rs 431 crore in FY23, its consolidated financial statements sourced from Registrar of Companies show. True Balance’s personal loan platform usually targets borrowers who are neglected by banks and have no credit scores. The service and processing charges on the loans offered contributed 56% of the firm’s total operating revenue. This income spiked 63.2% to Rs 377 crore in FY24 from Rs 231 crore in FY23. Meanwhile, the income from interest stood at Rs 280 crore in FY24. The penalties on dues and non-operating incomes (interest from fixed and current investments) took True Balance’s overall revenue to Rs 673 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024 from Rs 433 crore in FY23. See TheKredible for the detailed revenue breakup. For the cash loan firm, the bad debts (NPAs) and their provisions formed 36.2% of its overall cost which increased by 26.3% to Rs 202 crore in FY24 from Rs 160 crore in FY23. The fintech firm had written off the bad debts worth over Rs 114 crore while the rest were the provisions related to the bad debts in FY24. The firm’s spending on employee benefits, finance, advertising, information technology, technical, legal, and other overheads took its overall cost up by 51.4% to Rs 557 crore in FY24. Head to TheKredible for the detailed expense breakdown. Over 50% YoY growth helped True Balance to post a 2.3X jump in its net profits to Rs 138 crore in FY24 from Rs 59 crore in FY23. Its ROCE and EBITDA margins improved to 42.24% and 27.64%, respectively. On a unit level, the ten year-old firm spent Rs 0.84 to earn a rupee in FY24. FY23-FY24 FY23 FY24 EBITDA Margin 22.40% 27.64% Expense/₹ of Op Revenue ₹0.85 ₹0.84 ROCE 32.11% 42.24% According to TheKredible, True Balance has raised $140 million across equity and debt rounds including its $28 million led by SoftBank and Daesung Private Equity. The company raised its last round almost three years back. Looking at the numbers, one can’t help but wonder at not just the numbers, but the impressive balancing act True Balance must manage to stay below the radar of regulators and watchdogs including the RBI. With its short tenure, high interest and high processing charges True Balance tries to balance out its high margins with the promise of 24×7 service and higher risk appetite. But as the delinquency numbers indicate, it must be a high intensity gig, balancing out risks versus margins. Even as margins are winning for now, we still believe the risk of sudden regulatory heavy handedness is intrinsic to its otherwise impressive business. It is also at a stage where the other next stage of growth will be fueled by more debt than equity. Considering the large appetite it can be expected to have to maintain its growth momentum, it will be fascinating to see if it has a trick or two for that too up its sleeve.

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