India’s leading local-language and AI-based technology company Verse Innovation has achieved a significant achievement in FY 2025 (FY25). The company not only recorded an increase of 88% in its income, but has also made significant cuts in expenses. On the strength of these efforts, the company is working on a target of achieving profitability at the group level by the second half of the upcoming FY 2026 (H2 FY26).
Record increase in revenue
In FY25, the operating revenue of verse increased from ₹ 1,029 crore to ₹ 1,930 crore, which is an annual growth of 88%. At the same time, the total revenue increased from ₹ 1,261 crore to ₹ 2,071 crore, ie 64% increase. Even if the acquisition was except, the operational income increased by 33%. This performance reflects the company’s sharp expansion and mudification capacity.
Reduction in expenses and financial discipline
VERSE reduced the Ebitda Burn by 20%, emphasizing the cost management. This deficit in FY24 – ₹ 920 crore, which decreased to ₹ 738 crore in FY25. Also, Ebitda margin -89% improved to 38%.
The cost of services also reduced to 77% in FY25 of FY24 to 77%. Other operational expenses were also reduced to 61% reduced from 77% to 61%. These reforms have made the company’s financial position more stable and leading towards profitability.
Breakweevan expected in H2 FY26
The company estimates that Breakventh at the group level by the second half of FY26 will be achieved and then profitability. Verse says that this achievement will be possible due to disciplined working style, AI-based innovation and continuous revenue growth.
Extension from AI and new products
VERSE is providing better ROI to advertisers through its AI-managed Adtech engine Nexverse.ai. In addition, Dailyhunt Premium (in collaboration with Magzter) is opening new opportunities towards paid and premium content.
The company has also launched Josh Audio Calling such as features and VERSE Collab (an influencer marketplace), promoting engagement between users and creators.
Acquisition and strategic steps
Verse has acquired companies such as Magzter and Valueleaf in FY25. These acquisitions include premium content and corporate engagement solutions in the company’s ecosystem. Further, Verse is planning to expand by investing in new verticals and B2B opportunities.
Future direction
Verse Innovation is moving forward with strong capital, AI-based innovation and focus on local language. The company aims not only to give a new direction to content, commerce and community engagement at the Indian market but also globally.
In short, Verse Innovation has proved that AI and a balanced use of financial discipline can provide sustainable growth and profitability to companies. Now everyone’s eyes will be on the second half of FY26, when the company will move towards profit at the group level for the first time.
