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CarTrade Tech reports Q3 FY26 consolidated net profit of INR 61.5 Cr

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Date
Company
CarTrade Tech
What it does
Auto marketplace and remarketing services
Kind
Results
Amount
₹61.5 Cr
Founded
2006
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

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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