CarTrade Tech - A Multi-Channel Auto Platform

Similarly, for used motor cars under the same category, the tariff rate has been lowered from 125% to 70%, with an effective rate of 70% plus 67.5% AIDC.

^ this is +ve for Cartrade i think.

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Based on the Q3 FY25 Earnings Conference Call transcript, CarTrade Tech Limited reported the following:

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  • Record-breaking revenue and profits.
    • Q3 revenues: Rs. 193 crores.
    • Profit after tax: Rs. 46 crores.
  • Exceptional growth from all three business verticals.
  • For the nine months of the year:
    • Revenue surged by 32%.
    • EBITDA grew by 100%.
    • Profit after tax zoomed to Rs. 99 crores.
  • Q3 versus Q2 profit soared sharply by 48%.
  • Growth drivers:
    • Consumer group (CarWale and BikeWale): Revenue increased 38% year-on-year, resulting in a profit after tax growth of 172%. Achieved a 35% margin.
    • Remarketing business: Delivered 28% growth in revenue and 178% profit after tax growth.
    • OLX: Continuous growth with an 80% surge in profits.

Additional points:

  • Q-on-Q Growth: Strong growth in revenues, EBITDA, and profitability.
  • Market Position: “#1 Automotive Platform”, “#1 Used Classified Platform”, and number one vehicle auction platform in the country.
  • Traffic: 79 million monthly active unique visitors across platforms. More than 150 million customers per year across CarWale, BikeWale, and OLX India. 95% of users come organically.
  • Physical presence: 450+ physical locations for Shriram Automall outlets, abSure outlets, and OLX India outlets.
  • Auction volume went up to a rate of 1.5 million vehicles a year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: Rs. 70.2 crores.
  • Cash balance increased to Rs. 885 crores.
  • EBITDA margin is at 28% versus 18% in the same quarter last year.
  • Standalone results: 38% growth in revenue for the three months and 27% growth in revenue for nine months.
  • Repossession business has slightly improved, reflecting in the accounts.
  • OLX margins are up to 26% from 24% last year and 18% last quarter.
  • The management declined to give specific revenue guidance.
    Disc : Still tracking
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Growth Drivers Here are the key growth catalysts, as per the report: OLX India Acquisition: This has significantly boosted the company’s horizontal reach across 12 non-auto categories, including furniture and real estate. SAMIL Auctions: Offers counter-cyclical benefits, capitalising on asset repossessions.

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PPT MAY 25 CARTRADE.pdf (1.1 MB)