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CashKaro reports revenue growth and reduced losses

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CashKaro
What it does
Coupons and cashback platform
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Results
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

CashKaro is a coupons and cashback platform that earns commissions from partner brands

What happened

The company reported FY26 operating revenue of ₹600 Cr with an EBITDA loss reduction to ₹17.7 Cr

Why it matters

GMV facilitated grew to over ₹10,000 Cr while total cashback paid to users exceeded ₹2,000 Cr

The details

  • CashKaro reported ₹600 Cr in operating revenue for FY26, showing 72% YoY growth.
  • EBITDA loss narrowed significantly to ₹17.7 Cr, down from ₹29.2 Cr in the previous year.
  • Marketing spend increased by 7.6% for CashKaro and EarnKaro combined during the fiscal year.
  • Employee and infrastructure costs remained stable due to ongoing investments in AI and automation.
  • GMV facilitated for partner brands surged to over ₹10,000 Cr compared to ₹6,000 Cr in FY25.
  • Total cashback paid to users since inception has crossed the ₹2,000 Cr mark.
  • The business model relies on earning commissions on sales driven through its coupon and cashback network.
  • Partner brands include major names like Nykaa, Amazon, Flipkart, Tata 1mg, and Myntra.

The bigger picture

  • Revenue growth indicates strong traction in the competitive Indian e-commerce affiliate space.
  • Reduced losses suggest improving unit economics and operational efficiency.
  • Stable costs highlight the effectiveness of AI-driven automation in scaling operations.

About the business

  • CashKaro operates as a coupons and cashback platform connecting users with partner brands.
  • EarnKaro allows users to earn money by sharing deals via Telegram, WhatsApp, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • The company earns commissions on sales generated through these partner networks.
  • Top categories include fashion, beauty, and D2C brands with early traction in financial services.
  • There are over 1,500 partner brands integrated into the CashKaro ecosystem.
  • Total cashback paid to users exceeds ₹2,000 Cr to date.
  • GMV facilitated reached over ₹10,000 Cr in FY26.
  • Operating revenue grew to ₹600 Cr in FY26.
  • Marketing spend saw a moderate increase of 7.6% year-over-year.

What happens next

  • The company is betting on AI and consumer traction to achieve profitability.
  • Unit economics are reported to be positive per transaction.

Investors

  • Late Ratan Tata (investor) — Investor in CashKaro.
  • Affle Global (investor) — Investor in CashKaro.
  • Kalaari Capital (investor) — Investor in CashKaro.
  • Korean Investment Partners (investor) — Investor in CashKaro.

Founders

  • Swati Bhargava, cofounder
  • Rohan Bhargava, cofounder

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