Unacademy Experience Reduced Losses Amid Revenue Drop

Unacademy has reported a significant drop in revenue, yet it has achieved a 37.6% reduction in EBITDA losses year-on-year for the fiscal year ending March 2025. The edtech unicorn’s total revenue declined by 16% from the previous year, amounting to Rs 826.3 crore in FY25, down from Rs 988 crore in FY24, according to an internal document reviewed by Startup Superb.

In addition, this SoftBank-backed enterprise also successfully cut its net losses by 31% year-on-year, bringing them down to Rs 436 crore in FY25. For further context, the company had previously reduced its losses by an impressive 62% in FY24.

Cost Optimisation and Financial Stability

Unacademy recorded an EBITDA loss of Rs 305 crore, a notable decline from Rs 489 crore in FY24, reflecting a 38% decrease attributed to ongoing cost optimisation strategies. By March 2025, the firm’s cash and cash equivalents stood at Rs 1,238 crore, as indicated in the document.

In a statement made in April, Munjal conveyed that the company remains financially stable, highlighting that subdivisions like Graphy and PrepLadder are generating positive monthly cash flows.

Leadership Changes at Unacademy

Recently, Unacademy promoted Sumit Jain, co-founder and leader of Graphy, to the role of CEO for its flagship Test Prep unit. This strategic move is seen as part of a larger initiative aimed at enhancing financial discipline and honing focus on core business areas.