CarTrade Tech Shares Surge to New High on Record Q2 FY26 Revenue and Profit

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28th October 2025, 7:53 AM

CarTrade Tech Shares Surge to New High on Record Q2 FY26 Revenue and Profit

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CarTrade Tech

Short Description :

CarTrade Tech's stock reached an all-time high of ₹3,008.95, marking a 13% intra-day surge on the BSE. This growth was driven by the company reporting its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹222.14 crore and profit after tax (PAT) of ₹64.08 crore for the quarter ended September 2025 (Q2FY26). The company's stock has shown exceptional performance, gaining 209% in the past year and 782% since March 2023.

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CarTrade Tech shares experienced a significant surge, hitting a new peak of ₹3,008.95, a 13% increase during intra-day trading on the BSE, in an otherwise weak market. This rally follows the company's announcement of its strongest-ever quarterly financial results for the period ended September 2025 (Q2FY26). Revenue for the quarter reached ₹222.14 crore, showing a substantial 29% year-on-year (YoY) growth. Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a remarkable 109% YoY increase, amounting to ₹64.08 crore. Furthermore, Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) grew by 94% YoY to ₹63.60 crore.

Key subsidiaries also contributed to the strong performance; OLX India, for instance, reported a 17% YoY revenue growth and a 213% YoY profit growth. The company highlighted that the festive season and GST reductions positively impacted consumer sentiment.

In terms of investor holdings, Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) increased their stake in CarTrade Tech by over 1 percentage point to 68.51% in the September quarter. Conversely, Domestic Institutional Investors and retail individual shareholders reduced their holdings slightly.

Heading: Impact The robust financial performance and the company's strategic positioning in the growing digital marketplace, especially within the used vehicle sector, are expected to drive continued investor interest. The strong historical stock performance and positive market outlook suggest potential for further gains, reinforcing investor confidence in CarTrade Tech's business model and future prospects. Rating: 8/10

Heading: Difficult terms PAT (Profit After Tax): This is the net profit a company earns after deducting all operating expenses, interest payments, and taxes. EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization): This is a measure of a company's operating performance, indicating profitability before accounting for financing decisions, tax environments, and non-cash accounting charges like depreciation.