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BUSINESS·1 min read·Aug 16, 2025

From ₹342 Cr Loss to Profit in a Year? BharatPe Just Pulled Off a Stunning Comeback

BharatPe is no longer burning cash — it’s banking profit. And it did it faster than anyone expected. In a dramatic turnaround, Gurugram-based fintech giant BharatPe has reported its first-ever adjusted profit before tax (PBT) in FY25 — clocking in at ₹6 crore, compared to a massive ₹342 crore loss i

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BharatPe is no longer burning cash — it’s banking profit. And it did it faster than anyone expected.

In a dramatic turnaround, Gurugram-based fintech giant BharatPe has reported its first-ever adjusted profit before tax (PBT) in FY25 — clocking in at ₹6 crore, compared to a massive ₹342 crore loss in FY24. And that’s not the only number making waves.

From Red to Black: The Numbers Behind the Comeback

  • Revenue surged to ₹1,734 crore, thanks to strong growth across all business verticals.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (excluding ESOP expenses) flipped to a ₹141 crore profit, up from a ₹209 crore loss last year.
  • UPI offline transactions saw a 26% year-on-year spike.
  • Revenue CAGR from FY22 to FY25: a jaw-dropping 54%, rising from ₹457 crore to ₹1,667 crore.

Even more impressive? BharatPe’s adjusted PBT swung from a ₹765 crore loss in FY22 to profitability in FY25 — a rare feat in the cash-hungry fintech space.

CEO Speaks: “We’re Growing Responsibly”

Nalin Negi, CEO of BharatPe, isn’t just celebrating the profits — he’s redefining what growth means.

“Becoming PBT positive marks more than just a financial milestone,” he said.
“It signals a successful turnaround… We’re growing responsibly, with strong financial governance and a sharp focus on sustainable value creation.”

Negi credited disciplined execution, tight cost control, and a focus on scalable, revenue-generating businesses for the turnaround — and hinted there’s more to come.



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