Highlights
ShareChat, a prominent homegrown social media platform, showcased moderate revenue growth in FY25. This achievement was complemented by an enhancement in profitability, attributed to efficient cost management and operations, as revealed in a recent press release.
Revenue Figures and EBITDA Improvements
For the fiscal year, ShareChat recorded a revenue of Rs 723 crore, marking a slight year-over-year rise from Rs 718 crore in FY24. Notably, the adjusted EBITDA losses were significantly reduced by 72% to Rs 219 crore as per the announcement.
Key Business Turnaround
During this period, ShareChat’s primary business achieved positive cashflow, which is a significant milestone following years of restructuring and cost efficiency initiatives. This progress was facilitated by enhanced advertising monetization, streamlined operations, and a focused approach on distributing high-revenue content.
Strategic Insights from Leadership
According to Ankush Sachdeva, the co-founder and CEO of ShareChat and Moj, the company’s systematic strategy towards cost management and diversification is now yielding fruitful outcomes. The establishment of a robust core business, bolstered by a large, engaged user base, has empowered the company to invest securely in future growth phases.
Upcoming Growth Expectations
ShareChat anticipates having surpassed Rs 1,000 crore in annual recurring revenue (ARR) at the close of H1 FY26. The company expects to achieve approximately 30% growth in its topline during FY26. Additionally, ShareChat is actively expanding into new areas such as micro dramas with its latest platform, QuickTV, which achieved 15 million downloads in just four months since its inception.
User Engagement and Profitability Focus
With a monetisable user base exceeding 200 million, ShareChat is now dedicated to preserving profitability within its core operations while also scaling new revenue avenues throughout FY26.
Funding and Support
Last year, ShareChat successfully secured $65 million in debt across two funding rounds. The firm has attracted around $1.3 billion in funding from notable investors, including Twitter (currently X), Alkeon Capital, Moore Strategic Ventures, and Tencent, among others.