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Prosus Tops FY25 Earnings Targets, Defers PayU IPO Ahead of Five India Listings

Reporting $7.4 billion in core headline earnings after exceeding FY25 targets, Prosus deferred one listing to refine operations ahead of five India IPOs slated for FY26

Prosus' logo is pictured on a smartphone in front of the stock graph displayed in this illustration taken, December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Prosus' logo is pictured on a smartphone in this illustration taken, December 4, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Overview

  • Prosus delivered $7.4 billion in core headline earnings for FY25, a 47% increase that surpassed its financial targets.
  • The group has invested $8.6 billion in over 30 Indian startups, with its cumulative stake in these companies valued at about $8 billion.
  • It expects five portfolio companies to go public in FY26, including Meesho’s planned $700–800 million IPO and Urban Company’s ₹1,900 crore offering.
  • Prosus delayed PayU India’s IPO by 6–12 months to focus on business improvements after the payments unit posted 12% revenue growth and recorded a trading loss in FY25.
  • Portfolio firms show performance gains: Swiggy cut its adjusted EBITDA loss by 30% to $182 million and ElasticRun delivered the highest IRR at 28% among India investments in FY25.