VerSe Innovation Records 88% Jump In Revenue, Cuts EBITDA Burn By 20%

VerSe Innovation, the homegrown AI-powered tech and local language platform, wrapped up FY25 on a strong note with impressive financial and operational gains. The company recorded an 88 per cent jump in revenue compared to last year, while also cutting its EBITDA burn by 20 per cent. With sharper monetisation, wider reach across markets, and improved operational efficiency, VerSe has set a solid foundation for scaling profitably and sustainably in the years ahead.

FY25 Performance Highlights: Growth, Efficiency and Diversification.

- Strong revenue acceleration:

- Revenue from operations grew by 88% from INR 1,029 Cr in FY24 to INR 1,930 Cr in FY25

- Total revenue grew by 64% from INR 1,261 Cr in FY24 to INR 2,071 Cr in FY25

- Revenue from operations excluding acquisitions grew by 33% from INR 1,029 Cr in FY24 to INR 1,373 Cr in FY25

- Cost discipline:

- EBITDA burn (excluding non-cash expenses) improved 20% year-on-year, from INR (920) crore in FY24 to INR (738) crore in FY25.

- EBITDA margin improved from –89% to –38%.

- Efficiency gains:

- Cost of services as a percentage of revenue from operations fell from 112% in FY24 to 77% in FY25

- Excluding server lease and software charges, the same improved from 83% in FY24 to 56% in FY25

- Other operating expenses (excluding non-cash items) improved to 61% of revenue from operations, down from 77% in FY24.

These audited accounts were duly adopted by the shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting.

Road to Profitability: Breakeven in H2FY26:

VerSe Innovation is approaching EBITDA positivity and expects to achieve group-level break-even and profitability in the second half of FY26. This milestone reflects the company's disciplined execution across multiple fronts — driven by product innovation, AI-powered automation, fiscal prudence, and sustained revenue growth. The company's path to profitability is driven by:

- AI-led monetisation: NexVerse.ai, VerSe's programmatic AdTech engine, enhances advertiser ROI and yields data-driven insights at scale.

- Subscription growth: Dailyhunt Premium, powered by Magzter, extends the platform's reach into paid, premium content.

- Community and creator engagement: Josh Audio Calling allows users to connect with creators, while VerSe Collab offers a full-stack influencer marketplace to manage creator campaigns with precision and scale.

- Strategic acquisitions: The integration of Magzter (premium content) and ValueLeaf (enterprise engagement solutions), with continued focus on future acquisitions, reinforces VerSe's commitment to scaling new verticals and deepening monetisation across B2B and consumer ecosystems.

Looking Ahead

With a strong capital position, proven ability to scale platforms, and a relentless focus on AI-powered innovation, VerSe Innovation is positioned to lead India's next digital growth wave. The company remains committed to delivering long-term value for stakeholders as it redefines local-language content, commerce, and community engagement across India and beyond.