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Urban Company Posts First Annual Profit, Sets ₹1,900 Crore IPO

Operational gains fueled by a one-time ₹211 crore tax credit delivered a ₹240 crore profit ahead of its planned public offering

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Overview

  • Revenue from operations jumped 38.2% to ₹1,144.5 crore in FY25, supported by 6.8 million annual transacting users and nearly 48,000 monthly active service partners.
  • Excluding the deferred tax asset, underlying profit before tax stood at ₹28.6 crore, reflecting improved operational leverage and cost efficiencies.
  • International segment revenue surged 64% to ₹147 crore, with the UAE unit turning operationally profitable and Saudi operations shifting to a joint venture.
  • Average monthly earnings for service partners rose 16% to ₹26,400 in FY25, highlighting enhanced platform monetization.
  • The IPO will include a ₹429 crore fresh issue to fund technology, lease and marketing expenses, alongside a ₹1,471 crore offer-for-sale by existing investors.