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CarTrade Tech reports Q3 FY26 consolidated net profit of INR 61.5 Cr
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- CarTrade Tech
- What it does
- Auto marketplace and remarketing services
- Kind
- Results
- Amount
- ₹61.5 Cr
- Founded
- 2006
What they do
CarTrade Tech operates online auto platforms like CarWale and OLX India alongside physical remarketing businesses
What happened
The company reported a consolidated net profit of ₹61.5 Cr for Q3 FY26, showing strong operational performance
Why it matters
EBITDA grew 56% to ₹78.25 Cr, driven by significant expansion in the consumer group and remarketing segments
The details
- CarTrade Tech reported its Q3 FY26 financial results for the quarter ending December 2025.
- The company posted a consolidated net profit of ₹61.5 Cr, representing a 35% year-on-year growth.
- Revenue from operations reached ₹209.7 Cr, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period last year.
- EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) rose 56% to ₹78.25 Cr.
- Total consolidated income stood at ₹228.37 Cr, growing 18% year-on-year.
- The Consumer Group contributed ₹86.3 Cr in revenue with 27% growth and ₹28.6 Cr in profit.
- The Remarketing business generated ₹65.6 Cr in revenue and ₹12.7 Cr in profit, growing 12% and 68% respectively.
- OLX India added ₹58.7 Cr in revenue and ₹20.2 Cr in profit, expanding 18% and 37% respectively.
The bigger picture
- The strong profit growth signals effective monetization of its large digital traffic base.
- Remarketing and OLX India showed high profitability, indicating successful integration after acquisition.
- EBITDA margin improved to 37%, reflecting better operational efficiency across segments.
About the business
- CarTrade Tech runs major automotive platforms including CarWale, BikeWale, and OLX India.
- It also operates Adroit Auto, Mobility Outlook, Shriram Automall, and CarTrade Exchange.
- The company has over 500 physical locations including dealerships and franchise outlets.
- Flagship platforms CarWale, BikeWale, and OLX India each attract over 150 Mn annual unique visitors.
- Average monthly unique visitors across the ecosystem are approximately 85 million.
- Organic traffic accounts for 95% of total visits, reducing customer acquisition costs.
- The business model combines online lead generation with offline remarketing and auction services.
- Annualized auction listings run-rate is approximately 1.88 Mn with a volume of 2.68 Lakh.
- Vinay Sanghi founded the company in 2006 and remains Chairman and Founder.
What happens next
- JM Financial upgraded the stock to 'Buy' with a target price of ₹2,910.
Investors
- Temasek Holdings (existing) — Largest shareholder holding **9.1%** stake.
- Institutional investors (existing) — Hold **57%** ownership collectively.
- General public (existing) — Retail investors hold **31%** ownership.
Founders
- Vinay Sanghi, Chairman and Founder
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