Great Learning Reports Growth in FY25

Great Learning has shown a noteworthy increase in its financial performance during FY25, with its consolidated revenue from operations rising by 4.7% to Rs 1,039 crore, up from Rs 992 crore in FY24, as per documents reviewed by Startup Superb. The operating profit of the company, when excluding interest, depreciation, non-cash expenses such as ESOP, exceptional items, and tax, surged to Rs 40.23 crore in FY25, a significant jump from Rs 13.82 crore in FY24.

Key Drivers of Growth

The persistent global demand for professional upskilling in artificial intelligence (AI) emerged as a central factor influencing Great Learning’s growth throughout FY25. Furthermore, the company has broadened its academic offerings through new partnerships, including collaborations with IIT Bombay and Johns Hopkins University, aimed at launching advanced programs in AI and digital business.

Financial Overview

According to the company’s report, total costs only saw a slight increase, rising to Rs 998.9 crore in FY25 from Rs 978.2 crore the previous year. Marketing and business promotion represented the highest expenditure, amounting to Rs 371.2 crore, compared to Rs 339 crore last year. Employee benefits followed at Rs 267.5 crore and professional consultancy costs reached Rs 266.7 crore. Administrative and other costs dropped to Rs 93.4 crore, as highlighted in the document.

Leadership Insights

Mohan Lakhamraju, the Founder and CEO of Great Learning, remarked that the company achieved profitability for two consecutive years through continuous innovation and operational discipline, not solely through cost-cutting efforts.

Offering and Reach

Great Learning provides a variety of professional learning programs in areas such as AI, data science, machine learning, and digital business leadership. The institution reports a learner base of over 13.8 million across more than 170 countries and boasts an extensive curriculum of 1,750 programs, all supported by a network of over 8,000 industry mentors.

Future Prospects

With consistent revenue growth, improving profit margins, and ongoing investment in AI-focused initiatives, Great Learning continues to maintain its growth trajectory, even as several competitors in the edtech sector have been adjusting their business strategies and expenditure approaches.