CarTrade Tech Reports Highest-Ever Quarterly Revenue and Profit

CarTrade Tech Limited announced its most profitable quarter to date for the period ending September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26). The company's total income rose by 29% year-on-year to Rs 222.14 crore. Profit after tax (PAT) showed exceptional growth, increasing by 109% to Rs 64.08 crore. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) also saw a significant jump of 94% to Rs 63.6 crore, with profit before tax (PBT) climbing 115% to Rs 79.93 crore. For the first half of FY26, CarTrade recorded total income of Rs 420.64 crore, a 28% increase from the previous year, and a PAT of Rs 111.14 crore, up 107% year-on-year. Revenue from operations reached Rs 193.41 crore, up from Rs 154.2 crore in the same quarter last year. Total expenses increased modestly by 5% to Rs 142.2 crore. The company highlighted strong operational performance, attracting around 85 million average monthly unique visitors, with 95% of traffic being organic. Its digital platforms, including CarWale, BikeWale, and OLX India, cater to over 150 million annual users, while its physical presence has grown to over 500 locations. The board also approved the allotment of equity shares under employee stock option schemes and appointed Varun Sanghi as Chief Strategy Officer. Impact: This record-breaking financial performance demonstrates CarTrade Tech's strong market position and effective business strategy. The significant growth in revenue and profit is likely to boost investor confidence and could positively influence the company's stock valuation. The company's expansion in digital and physical networks suggests a sustainable growth trajectory. Rating: 8/10.

Definitions: Profit After Tax (PAT): The net profit of a company after all taxes have been deducted from its total revenue. EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization): A measure of a company's operating performance before accounting for interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization expenses. Profit Before Tax (PBT): The profit earned by a company before the deduction of income taxes. Unique Visitors: The number of distinct individuals who visit a website or use an application within a given period. Organic Traffic: Visitors who arrive at a website through unpaid search engine results.