Results · Healthcare & Life Sciences
Traya posts net loss in FY25 despite revenue growth
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- Traya
- What it does
- Personalized hair care via ayurveda and dermatology
- Kind
- Results
- Founded
- 2019
What they do
Traya provides personalized hair care solutions using ayurveda, dermatology, and nutrition
What happened
The company posted a net loss of INR 22.5 Cr against a profit of INR 8.8 Cr in the previous year
Why it matters
Operating revenue grew 43% to INR 338.4 Cr while total expenditure rose 60% to INR 365.5 Cr
The details
- Traya reported a net loss of INR 22.5 Cr for fiscal year 2025.
- This contrasts with a net profit of INR 8.8 Cr recorded in fiscal year 2024.
- Operating revenue increased by 43% year-over-year to reach INR 338.4 Cr.
- Total income including other sources reached INR 343 Cr, up 44% from the prior year.
- Annual expenditure surged by 60% to INR 365.5 Cr, outpacing revenue growth.
- Employee benefit expenses jumped significantly by 134% to INR 83.2 Cr.
- Sales and marketing costs accounted for 38% of total expenses at INR 137.6 Cr.
- Purchase of stock-in-trade rose by 37% to INR 80.8 Cr.
The bigger picture
- Significant increases in employee benefits suggest aggressive hiring or compensation adjustments.
- High sales and marketing spend indicates continued investment in customer acquisition.
About the business
- Traya offers personalized hair care products integrating ayurveda, dermatology, and nutrition.
- The drug-topical category contributed INR 113.7 Cr, representing 33.6% of operating revenue.
- Ayurvedic supplements made up 31% of the company's operating revenue.
- Products are sold through its app, website, Amazon, and Flipkart platforms.
- The company serves over 8 lakh customers across India.
- 70% of its customer base comes from non-metro cities.
- Competitors include Arata, Vedix, SkinKraft, and Ravel Care.
- The business model focuses on addressing hair issues through integrated health approaches.
Investors
- Xponentia Capital (Investor)
- Fireside Ventures (Investor)
- Kae Capital (Investor)
- Stride Ventures (Investor)
- Whiteboard Capital (Investor)
Founders
- Saloni Anand, Co-founder
- Altaf Saiyed, Co-founder
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