AvenuesAI Skyrockets Revenue 122% on AI Push, Lifts FY26 Forecast

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AvenuesAI Skyrockets Revenue 122% on AI Push, Lifts FY26 Forecast
Overview

AvenuesAI Limited reported record Q3 FY26 results, with consolidated revenue surging 122% year-on-year to ₹238.12 Cr and adjusted PAT up 59% to ₹8.61 Cr. Following its rebranding and strategic pivot to an AI-native transaction infrastructure platform, the company has aggressively revised its full-year FY26 revenue guidance upwards to ₹750-800 Cr.

📉 The Financial Deep Dive

AvenuesAI Limited (formerly Infibeam Avenues) has delivered a stellar Q3 FY26 performance, marked by significant year-on-year (YoY) growth across key metrics.

The Numbers:

  • Consolidated Gross Revenue: ₹238.12 Cr, a substantial +122% increase from ₹107.04 Cr in Q3 FY25. Quarter-on-quarter (QoQ), revenue grew by +21% from ₹196.49 Cr.
  • Consolidated Adjusted PAT: Reached ₹8.61 Cr, up +59% YoY from ₹5.40 Cr in Q3 FY25. QoQ, it saw a healthy +33% increase from ₹6.49 Cr.
  • Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA: Stood at ₹9.81 Cr, marking a +25% YoY growth from ₹7.82 Cr.
  • Standalone Revenue: ₹224.79 Cr, a remarkable +135% YoY from ₹95.28 Cr in Q3 FY25. QoQ revenue increased +22%.
  • Standalone PAT: Reported at ₹2.46 Cr, a +26% YoY increase from ₹1.95 Cr. However, this represents a -20% dip QoQ from ₹3.10 Cr.
  • One-off Item: An exceptional item of ₹0.32 Cr related to the statutory impact of new labour codes was recorded in both Q3 FY26 and Q3 FY25 consolidated P&L.

The Quality & Strategy:
The impressive consolidated revenue growth is directly attributable to the company's strategic transformation into an AI-native transaction infrastructure platform. This involves integrating AI, payments, compliance, and productivity software. Management emphasizes a shift from 'volume scaling' to 'intelligence compounding,' focusing on margin expansion and AI-led growth. While standalone PAT saw a sequential decline, the robust consolidated performance, driven by the overall AI strategy and its monetization, presents a strong narrative.

The Grill:
The auditor's report for the consolidated results noted reliance on the review reports of other auditors for 15 subsidiaries and 3 associates. The company clarifies this is a standard procedural aspect for holding entities and does not constitute a qualification or red flag.

Guidance & Outlook:
AvenuesAI has significantly revised its full-year FY26 guidance upwards. Revenue is now projected to be between ₹750 - 800 Cr (previously ₹500 - 550 Cr), and PAT is guided between ₹25 - 27.5 Cr (previously ₹21 - 22 Cr). Management anticipates stronger AI-driven monetization, automation-led margin expansion, enhanced cross-platform revenue capture, and structural operating leverage in the upcoming year.

Key Events & Strategic Wins:

  • Completed corporate rebranding to AvenuesAI Limited.
  • Planned elevation of Vishwas Patel to Managing Director & CEO.
  • Appointment of Dr. Neharika Vohra as Independent Director.
  • Launched PayCentral.ai (India's first agentic payment platform) and CCAvenue CommerceAI.
  • Secured RBI's Offline Payment Aggregator License and in-principle authorization for Prepaid Payment Instruments.
  • Received in-principle approval from IFSCA to operate as a Payment Service Provider at GIFT-IFSC.
  • RediffPay initiated CUG testing ahead of its UPI launch.

🚩 Risks & Forward View:
While the overall outlook is positive, investors should monitor the standalone PAT performance closely for any sustained QoQ decline. The successful execution of its complex AI integration strategy across various business verticals remains a key driver for future growth and margin expansion. The company's ability to leverage its new licenses and product launches will be critical in the coming quarters.

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