Eternal achieved the highest FY25 performance among new-age companies by demonstrating strong profitability during a period of market instability. The company formerly known as Zomato achieved a strong net profit of ₹527 crore which exceeded the ₹351 crore profit from FY24. The company achieved ₹20,243 crore in annual revenue during FY25 despite its March quarter profit declined to ₹39 crore because of increased marketing and real estate expenses. The company achieved its growth through its fast-paced expansion into new business segments including Hyperpure and quick commerce.
Swiggy and Paytm experienced difficulties in their operations despite generating revenue growth. Swiggy experienced a significant increase in its net loss which reached ₹3,117 crore while Paytm generated ₹6,900 crore in revenue with a reduced net loss of ₹663 crore. FirstCry operated at a loss during the period while its revenue increased by 18% but the company lost ₹265 crore.
Nykaa and Go Digit achieved profitability during this period by reporting ₹72 crore and ₹425 crore net profits respectively. Policybazaar achieved a remarkable 448% PAT increase to ₹353 crore because of its premium and renewal growth.
The investor community has shifted its focus to profitability during FY25 because it now matters more than raw growth. The changing market sentiment in India’s new-age sector is demonstrated through Eternal’s successful transformation.
