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VerSe Innovation revenue jumps 88% in FY25; eyes profitability in H2 FY26

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VerSe Innovation revenue jumps 88% in FY25; eyes profitability in H2 FY26
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VerSe Innovation, the parent company of Dailyhunt and short-video app Josh, reported improved financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 2025. According to the firm’s press release, operating revenue grew 88% during the fiscal year, while EBITDA burn reduced by 20%. VerSe Innovation’s operating revenue jumped to Rs 1,930 crore in FY25 from Rs 1,029 crore in FY24. Total revenue, including other income, stood at Rs 2,071 crore during the year, representing a 64% year-on-year growth. On a standalone basis, excluding acquisitions, the main firm’s revenue grew 33% to Rs 1,373 crore in FY25. VerSe reduced its EBITDA burn (excluding non-cash expenses) by 20% to Rs 738 crore in FY25 against Rs 920 crore in FY24. Its EBITDA margin improved to –38% in FY25 compared to -89% in FY24. Operating expenses also fell to 61% in FY25 from 77% in FY24. VerSe aims for EBITDA positivity and profitability at the group-level in the second half of FY26 through AI-led monetization, subscription growth, community engagement, and strategic acquisitions. The company plans to integrate acquisitions like Magzter and ValueLeaf to enhance monetization. VerSe serves over 350 million users and is backed by investors such as CPP Investments, OTPP, QIA, Carlyle, Google, and Microsoft. As India’s first unicorn in the local language content space, VerSe’s path to profitability by H2 FY26 is closely watched, with potential IPO plans in future years.

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VerSe cuts burn by 51% in FY24, eyes profitability in H2 CY25

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VerSe cuts burn by 51% in FY24, eyes profitability in H2 CY25
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VerSe Innovation, the parent company of vernacular news aggregator Dailyhunt and social media app Josh, has reported a significant 51% reduction in EBITDA burn during the last fiscal year. The company’s EBITDA burn dropped from Rs 1,448 crore in FY23 to Rs 710 crore in FY24. The losses exclude non-cash expenses. Verse reported total revenue of Rs 1,261 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 1,809 crore in FY23. VerSe brought down its cost of services by 17% to Rs 1,155 crore and slashed business promotion expenses by 65%, from Rs 969 crore in FY23 to Rs 339 crore during the fiscal year ending March 2024. VerSe is projecting revenue growth of over 75% in FY25. The company’s growth plans are supported by its investment in AI-led tools and platforms. VerSe is also targeting break-even in the second half of calendar year 2025. VerSe was valued at $5 billion after raising a $805 million round in April 2022. The firm claims to have over 350 million users every month (MAU). Dailyhunt competes with Inshorts, whereas its short video app Josh competes with ShareChat’s Moj, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram, among others.

VerSe FY24 financials receive clean audit opinion from Deloitte

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VerSe FY24 financials receive clean audit opinion from Deloitte
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VerSe FY24 financials receive clean audit opinion from Deloitte Deloitte had identified issues around revenue recognition, expense management, and internal controls, casting doubts on the company’s financial integrity. Deloitte has issued an audit opinion on Verse Innovation’s consolidated financial statements for FY24, stating that the financials present a fair view of the firm’s financial position and performance, according to a press release from the company. This comes as a major relief for VerSe Innovation, which had previously faced scrutiny regarding its internal control processes, particularly in FY23, when concerns were raised about material weaknesses in its financial operations. Deloitte had identified issues around revenue recognition, expense management, and internal controls, casting doubts on the company’s financial integrity. However, in its latest report for FY24, Deloitte reassured that despite acknowledging these control weaknesses, they did not impact their overall opinion on the company's financial statements, as per the company’s release. “... Their assessment highlights that, despite some internal control weaknesses, the financials remain a true and fair representation of our company’s health,” said a spokesperson from VerSe Innovation. The Bengaluru-based firm has committed to addressing these internal control issues and remains confident in its ability to break even by H2 FY25. Deloitte’s new report further clarified that while material weaknesses were noted, they did not affect the audit opinion. The audit included a special mention of retrospective adjustments made for figures from FY23, acknowledging the company's efforts to improve its financial reporting. VerSe reported total revenue of Rs 1,261 crore for the fiscal year ending March 2024 and reduced its EBITDA loss by 51% year-on-year to Rs 710 crore. It is projecting over 75% revenue growth for the fiscal year ending March 2025. “We are on track to achieve break-even in H2 2025, driven by product innovation and an AI-led expansion strategy. Our commitment to financial discipline and operational efficiency will enable us to navigate the challenges of the digital landscape and create long-term value for our stakeholders,” the spokesperson added.

Delhivery reports Rs 2,805 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26, profit jumps 59%

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Delhivery reports Rs 2,805 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26, profit jumps 59%
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Delhivery reports Rs 2,805 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26, profit jumps 59% Logistics company Delhivery announced its Q3 FY26 results on Saturday and reported an 18% year-on-year increase in revenue. At the same time, the company’s profit rose 59% to Rs 40 crore. Delhivery’s revenue from operations grew 18% to Rs 2,805 crore in Q3 FY26 from Rs 2,378 crore in Q3 FY25, according to its financial statements filed with the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Delhivery’s primary revenue came from its logistics services, including warehousing, last-mile delivery, and the design and deployment of logistics management systems. The company also earned Rs 77 crore from non-operating activities, bringing its total revenue to Rs 2,882 crore in Q3 FY26. Freight handling and servicing costs accounted for 70% of total expenditure and rose 7.4% to Rs 1,980 crore in Q3 FY26. Employee benefit expenses declined marginally by 4% to Rs 410 crore, while depreciation and amortization costs stood at Rs 187 crore. Legal, finance, and other overheads added another Rs 243 crore, a 4% year-on-year increase. An 18% rise in operating revenue and controlled expenditure helped the firm increase its profit by 59% to Rs 40 crore in Q3 FY26, compared with Rs 25 crore in Q3 FY25. The company had reported a loss of Rs 50 crore in the previous quarter. For the first nine months of the fiscal year ending March 2026, revenue from operations rose over 13% year-on-year to Rs 7,658 crore, while profit stood at Rs 88 crore. In a separate exchange filing, Delhivery granted 70,900 employee stock options worth Rs 3 crore, based on the company’s current share price. At the end of the last trading session, Delhivery’s share price stood at Rs 426.35, giving the company a market capitalization of Rs 31,903 crore (approximately $3.54 billion).

Nykaa posts Rs 2,873 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; profit jumps 2.5X

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Nykaa posts Rs 2,873 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; profit jumps 2.5X
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Nykaa posts Rs 2,873 Cr revenue in Q3 FY26; profit jumps 2.5X Online beauty and fashion platform Nykaa reported strong growth in Q3 FY26. Revenue from operations rose 27% year on year, while profit jumped 2.5X in the quarter ended December 2025. According to its financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Nykaa's revenue from operations grew to Rs 2,873 crore in Q3 FY26, compared to Rs 2,267 crore in Q3 FY25. For the nine-month period, Nykaa’s operating revenue increased 25% to Rs 7,374 crore from Rs 5,888 crore, a year earlier. The beauty segment accounted for 91% of the total revenue at Rs 2,622 crore, while the fashion segment contributed 8% of the operating income in Q3 FY25. For the Falguni Nayar-led firm, the cost of materials constituted 57% of its total expenditure, rising to Rs 1,576 crore in Q3 FY26. Additional spending on employee benefits, finance, marketing, technology, and other overheads brought the company’s total costs to Rs 2,753 crore during the quarter. Steady growth in its scale helped Nykaa achieve a 2.5X increase in profit to Rs 68 crore in Q3 FY26, compared to Rs 27 crore in Q3 FY25. On a sequential basis, the company’s profit increased 101% from Rs 33 crore in Q2 FY26. At the close of today's trading session, Nykaa's stock was priced at Rs 261.5, giving the firm a market cap of Rs 74,844 crore (approximately $8 billion). Nykaa’s Q3 FY26 results show steady revenue growth and improving profitability. Higher scale helped absorb costs better, leading to a sharp rise in profit both year-on-year and sequentially. The continued dominance of the beauty segment provides stability to the business, while margins appear to be strengthening as the company grows. Overall, the numbers point to better operating efficiency as Nykaa expands.

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