Results · Commerce & Consumer Brands
BellaVita turns profitable in FY25
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- BellaVita
- What it does
- Beauty and personal care brand
- Kind
- Results
- Based in
- Gurugram
What they do
BellaVita makes fragrances, skincare, and personal care items and sells them online
What happened
It posted a Rs 25 crore profit in FY25, reversing a Rs 40 crore loss, as revenue jumped 2.5 times to Rs 456 crore
Why it matters
The profit is a rare milestone in a category where brands often spend heavily on ads to drive sales
The details
- BellaVita announced its financial results for the year ending March 2025.
- The company earned a profit of Rs 25 crore in FY25.
- This marks a turnaround from a loss of Rs 40 crore in FY24.
- Operating revenue grew 2.5 times to Rs 456 crore from Rs 184 crore in FY24.
- Total expenses rose 92% to Rs 437.5 crore from Rs 228 crore in FY24.
- The cost to earn Re 1 improved to Rs 0.96 from Rs 1.24 in FY24.
- EBITDA margin stood at 4.61% in FY25.
- Cash and bank balances increased to Rs 4 crore from Rs 1 crore at FY25 end.
The bigger picture
- The profit milestone is notable for a startup in a category where topline is often bought with expensive advertising.
- Maintaining momentum in FY26 could place BellaVita among top personal care brands.
- The company has raised $58 million in total funding to date.
- Lead investors include Sanjeev Kumar Taparia and Ashutosh Taparia.
About the business
- BellaVita is based in Gurugram and operates in the beauty and personal care space.
- Its product range includes fragrances, skincare, and personal care items.
- Sales happen through online marketplaces and its own channels.
- Revenue comes solely from the sale of products.
- Cost of materials was Rs 171 crore in FY25, making up 39% of total expenditure.
- Advertising expenses were Rs 90 crore, accounting for 21% of total cost.
- Shipping costs were Rs 42 crore and employee benefits were Rs 42 crore.
What happens next
- Maintaining momentum in FY26 could place BellaVita among top personal care brands.
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