Results · Commerce & Consumer Brands
CashKaro reports revenue growth and reduced losses
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- CashKaro
- What it does
- Coupons and cashback platform
- Kind
- Results
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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