Communication Services
Matrimony.com Limited Q1 FY27: PAT Growth of 127.5% Y/y
Matrimony.Com Limited (MATRIMONY) posts strong Q1 FY27 results with PAT growth of 127.5% y/y, revenue up 13.2% y/y.
Matrimony.Com Limited, the leading online matrimony company, announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, as approved by its board of directors. Murugavel Janakiraman, Chairman and Managing Director said, “We started this year on a strong footing by more than doubling our net profit. Our revenue also grew in double digits and we expect this growth momentum to continue in the financial year”. The company posted a profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 19.1 crores, marking a 127.5% year-on-year growth. Revenue for the quarter stood at Rs 130.5 crores, with a 13.2% year-on-year increase. Matchmaking services saw billing of Rs 135.3 crores and revenue of Rs 129.5 crores, both showing positive growth.
Financial Highlights
The consolidated billing grew by 7.8% year-on-year and 7.8% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 136.0 crores. Revenue for the quarter grew 13.2% year-on-year and 11.7% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 130.5 crores. The profit after tax (PAT) surged by 127.5% year-on-year and 96.2% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 19.1 crores.
Growth in Matchmaking
Matchmaking billing reached Rs 135.3 crores, up 8.0% year-on-year and 7.9% quarter-on-quarter. Revenue for matchmaking services was Rs 129.5 crores, growing 13.6% year-on-year and 11.7% quarter-on-quarter. The company added 2.72 lakhs paid subscriptions in Q1, with a 3.7% year-on-year and 15.9% quarter-on-quarter growth.
Matrimony.com has pioneered several new business models such as WeddingBazaar.com, Mandap.com, and Community Matrimony.com, a consortium of over 200 community matrimony services. The company recently launched Luv.com, a matchmaking app for working professionals, and ManyJobs, a specialized bilingual app for entry-level and frontline jobs for the grey-collared workers in Tamil Nadu.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Matrimony.Com Limited
Matrimony.Com Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Internet Content & Information sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
Matrimony.Com rises 11.7% over three months, with buying pressure holding steady. Thin margins at 7.4% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. Revenue contracts at 0.3% CAGR. That signals structural headwinds, not a short-term blip. RSI hits 72, a level that signals the stock runs hot. Notably, buyers drove volume on 14 recent sessions — though at these levels, some profit-taking is normal. The stock rises 11.7% in three months on 0.3% revenue growth. As a result, the market gives it more credit than the fundamentals strictly justify. Watch the next quarterly results. If growth accelerates, the move makes sense. If not, expect some gains to unwind. Check Fundamentals of Matrimony.Com Limited.
Communication Services
Matrimony.com Limited Q2 FY26: PAT Growth of 167% Y/y
Matrimony.Com Limited reports a 167% y/y PAT growth in Q2 FY26, with revenue up 17.6% y/y and 8.6% q/q.
Matrimony.Com Limited, the leading online matrimony company, announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, as approved by its board of directors. The company continued its growth momentum in the second quarter by more than doubling its profits and growing its revenue in high teens.
Financial Highlights
The consolidated billing stood at Rs 131.1 Crores, marking a 10.7% y/y growth and a 3.6% q/q decline. Revenue reached Rs 134.8 Crores, with a 17.6% y/y growth and a 3.3% q/q increase. Notably, Profit After Tax (PAT) surged to Rs 20.7 Crores, reflecting a robust 167.3% y/y growth and an 8.6% q/q rise.
Matchmaking Segment
In the matchmaking segment, billing was at Rs 130.3 Crores, showing a 10.9% y/y growth and a 3.7% q/q decline. Revenue for this segment was Rs 133.9 Crores, with a 17.9% y/y growth and a 3.3% q/q increase. Additionally, the company added 3.02 lakhs paid subscriptions in Q2, indicating a 26.6% y/y growth and an 11.2% q/q rise.
As Matrimony.com continues to innovate and expand its services, it remains committed to delivering unmatched matchmaking and marriage-related services to users in India and the Indian diaspora.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Matrimony.Com Limited
Matrimony.Com Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Internet Content & Information sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
Matrimony.Com gains 25.4% over three months and trades near its 52-week highs. Thin margins at 9.4% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. Revenue contracts at 0.3% CAGR. That signals structural headwinds, not a short-term blip. The stock trades at 84% of its 52-week range — near its best levels of the year. Clearly, the market pays a premium for this name. The stock rises 25.4% in three months on 0.3% revenue growth. As a result, the market gives it more credit than the fundamentals strictly justify. Watch the next quarterly results. If growth accelerates, the move makes sense. If not, expect some gains to unwind. Check Fundamentals of Matrimony.Com Limited.
Communication Services
S Chand and Company Limited Q2 FY27: Steady Quarter with Strategic Moves
S Chand And Company Limited SCHAND reports steady Q2 FY27 with strategic inventory moves and net debt-free status.
S Chand And Company Limited (SCHAND) has announced its Q2 FY27 performance, highlighting strategic moves and financial stability. The company, India’s largest education content provider, reported steady growth in the School and Higher Education segments. Notably, SCHAND has prepone raw material purchases to manage rising paper prices, impacting inventory days and net working capital days, which are expected to normalize by Q4.
Financial Highlights
The consolidated financial performance for Q2 FY27 showed a 7% increase in revenues and a 9% rise in gross margins. However, higher other expenses due to the preponement of marketing activities led to increased EBITDA and PAT losses. Despite this, SCHAND remains net cash positive with a net cash balance of Rs95m, maintaining its track to be net debt-free for three quarters in FY27.
Strategic Moves
SCHAND’s proactive approach includes advancing paper purchases to combat inflation and shifting certain marketing spends from Q3 to Q2. These strategic decisions aim to deliver guided margins and smoothen the printing load in later quarters. The company expects operating cash flows to normalize by Q4 and continues to focus on content licensing and working capital metrics.
Looking Ahead
SCHAND remains optimistic about FY27, targeting a 10%-15% growth in operating revenues and an EBITDA margin band of 17%-19%. The company’s digital business segment continues to scale rapidly, contributing significantly to future growth. SCHAND is also evaluating inorganic opportunities to enhance its product portfolio.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of S Chand And Company Limited
S Chand And Company Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Publishing sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
S trades in the lower quarter of its 52-week range. Thin margins at 8.8% leave limited room for error — any demand softness or cost spike hits the bottom line hard. 4 loss quarters over five years is a serious red flag — earnings quality is poor and recovery is not guaranteed. The stock gains 3.4% in the last month, recovering from the three-month slide. However, it is too early to call this a confirmed reversal. The stock falls 7.7% in three months while revenue grows at only 9.6%. Neither the business nor the price action makes a compelling case. Both need to improve. Check Fundamentals of S Chand And Company Limited.
BHARTIARTL
Bharti Airtel Limited Q2 FY27: Revenue Up 16.7% Yoy, Strong Momentum in India and Africa
Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) Q2 FY27 results show a 16.7% YoY revenue increase, driven by strong growth in India and Africa.
Bharti Airtel Limited (BHARTIARTL) announced its consolidated results for Q2 FY27, showing a consolidated revenue increase of 16.7% year-on-year and 4.0% quarter-on-quarter to Rs 60,878 crore, driven by strong momentum in both India and Africa. The India business revenue came in at Rs 42,308 crore, increasing 9.4% year-on-year and 2.7% quarter-on-quarter, underpinned by our portfolio premiumization strategy in Mobile alongside strong momentum in Homes & Airtel Business.
India Business Performance
India mobile revenue increased by 10.1% year-on-year, led by higher Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) and strong growth in smartphone data customers additions. Homes segment continued on its strong growth trajectory with revenue growth of 25.3% year-on-year, driven by focus on quality customers and convergence agenda. Airtel Business revenue grew by 11.4% year-on-year with broad-based growth across core business and digital services portfolio.
Africa Performance
Africa delivered another quarter of robust growth of 20.6% year-on-year in constant currency, with 193.9 Mn customer base. Reported revenue growth also came in strong at 25.7% year-on-year. The improving performance is also benefiting from the rollout of Airtel’s homegrown technology stack across markets, powering our go-to-market capabilities.
As a result, Bharti Airtel Limited continues to maintain a strong and resilient balance sheet, anchored by robust cash generation and disciplined capital allocation. The company’s strategic focus on strengthening its digital infrastructure and portfolio premiumization strategy is driving sustained growth and operational excellence.
Source: NSE Corporate Announcement
Fundamental & Technical Analysis of Bharti Airtel Limited
Bharti Airtel Limited belongs to the Communication Services › Telecom Services sector. Here’s a quick read on where the business and the stock stand today.
Bharti moves sideways over three months, with neither buyers nor sellers taking control. D/E of 1.39 is elevated. As a result, debt servicing will compress free cash flow in a high-rate environment. Revenue grows at 14.9% and profits at 47.3% CAGR. The market consistently rewards this kind of compounding. The stock gains 3.8% in the last month, recovering from the three-month slide. However, it is too early to call this a confirmed reversal. Both the business and the stock move in the right direction. Revenue grows at 14.9%, profits at 47.3%, and the PEG sits at 0.84 — below its growth rate. That combination is rare. Check Fundamentals of Bharti Airtel Limited.
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