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CarDekho reports $39.15m loss, plans $500m IPO

CarDekho Group reported a consolidated net loss of 340.08 crore rupee (US$39.15 million) for FY24, a 39% decrease from 566.13 crore rupee (US$65.17 million) in FY23.

The company attributed the improvement to cost savings from closing its used car retail business in May 2023.

Operating revenue declined by 3.49% to 2,250.43 crore rupee (US$259.04 million), and revenue from product sales dropped by 81% to 176.64 crore rupee (US$20.33 million)due to the discontinuation of the retail used car operations.

Marketing expenses increased by 13.62% to 700.49 crore rupee (US$80.63 million), while overall expenses decreased by 8.62% to 2,669.39 crore rupee (US$307.27 million).

Founded in 2008, CarDekho operates platforms like InsuranceDekho, Revv, and TractorsDekho, and has expanded into Southeast Asia.

In December 2024, it secured US$60 million in funding.

CarDekho plans to go public later this year with a US$500 million IPO, potentially valuing the company between US$2 billion and US$2.5 billion.

Recent CarDekho developments

Timeline
22-Jan-2025 🚗 How CarDekho navigated Carro, Carsome to find space in SEA
  • CarDekho SEA aims for profitability by 2026.
  • Focus on finance aggregation boosts growth opportunity.
11-Dec-2024 🚗 CarDekho SEA secures $60m to expand
  • CarDekho SEA raises US$60 million in funding
  • Funds to expand operations in Indonesia and Philippines
05-Dec-2019 🚗 Ping An leads $70m series D round for Indian car marketplace CarDekho
  • Ping An leads $70M investment in CarDekho
  • Funds to expand CarDekho’s presence in India and beyond
09-Feb-2015 🚗 Tata tycoon tips CarDekho with personal funding

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