CarTrade Tech Limited – Investor Presentation Summary
Key Operational Highlights
- ~76 million Monthly Average Unique Visitors across platforms in Q2 FY27
- ~100 million+ app downloads across platforms
- 96% organic unique visitors in Q2 FY27 (CarWale, BikeWale, CarTrade 92% & OLX India 100%)
- 500+ physical locations including Automall, abSure & OLX India outlets
- 1.6 million FY27 auction listings (Remarketing business: 1.56 million listings, 2.35 lakh auction volume)
- #1 Auto Portal in India, #1 Used Classified Business, #1 Vehicle Auction Platform based on relative online search popularity
Key drivers of operational performance: Technology-enabled ERP and CRM solutions, organic traffic growth, and expanded physical footprint
Financial Highlights
Revenue: ₹236 crores (Q2 FY27)
EBITDA: ₹76 crores (Q2 FY27)
PAT: ₹66 crores (Q2 FY27)
Adjusted EBITDA: ₹106 crores (Q2 FY27)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin: 45% (Q2 FY27)
EBITDA Margin: 36% (Q2 FY27)
YoY/QoQ comparison: Revenue grew 10% YoY (from ₹193 crores in Q2 FY26 to ₹236 crores in Q2 FY27). Adjusted EBITDA grew 10% YoY (from ₹96 crores in Q2 FY26 to ₹106 crores in Q2 FY27). Half-year revenue reached ₹414 crores with 13% YoY growth.
Drivers of financial performance: Higher revenue growth, operational efficiencies, and strong margin expansion to 36% EBITDA margin
Balance Sheet Snapshot
Strong Cash balance: ₹1401 crores
Financial Health Insights: Strong cash flow generation, minimal debt, and robust liquidity position
Strategic & R&D Initiatives
Investments in Innovation: New Auto AI Assist launched for guided new-car buying journey across 17 steps with AI integration at every step
VAYA Live platform development - automotive industry intelligence and action platform for OEMs and dealers with capabilities including:
- Live Market Pulse and Market Indices
- Cross-shop analytics and competitive intelligence
- Hyperlocal intelligence
- Voice of Customer analysis
- Audience targeting and intelligent agents
Expected impact on growth: Platform aims to become the automotive industry's always-on intelligence platform for understanding, marketing, targeting, connecting and delivering experiences to automotive users
Strategic Rationale: Building proprietary data foundation across OLX, CarWale and BikeWale creating one of the largest automotive datasets in the world with hyperlocal intelligence across geographies
Management Commentary & Growth Outlook
Strategic Outlook: Mission to change the way India buys and sells used cars through technology-led, asset-light platform across B2C, C2B, C2C, Retail, and FinTech segments