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FirstCry, a leading e-commerce platform for mother and child care products, experienced a wider net loss of Rs 111.5 crore in the March quarter of FY25, up from Rs 43.2 crore in the same period last year. Despite the increased loss, the company's revenue from operations grew by 16% to Rs 1,930.3 crore compared to the previous year. In addition to these financial updates, FirstCry's board approved investments in its subsidiary Globalbees Brands and plans for international expansion. The developments suggest that while the company faces challenges, it remains committed to future growth and profitability.

Key Points: FirstCry's Net Loss Widens to Rs 111.5 Crore in Q4 FY25

  • FirstCry reports Q4 FY25 net loss of Rs 111.5 crore
  • Revenue rose 16% to Rs 1,930.3 crore in Q4
  • FY25 operational revenue nears Rs 7,810.1 crore
  • Board approves investment in Globalbees and international expansion
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FirstCry's Q4 net loss widens to Rs 111.5 crore in March quarter

FirstCry faces increased losses in March quarter, but sees revenue growth and expansion plans.

"We are very happy to report that India Multi-channel business turned PAT and Free Cash Flow positive in FY25. - Company Statement"

New Delhi, May 26

Brainbees Solutions Ltd, the parent company of FirstCry, on Monday reported a net loss of Rs 111.5 crore in the March quarter (Q4 FY25), that widened from Rs 43.2 crore from the year-ago period.

The mother and child care e-commerce platform FirstCry reported a loss of Rs 14.7 crore in the previous quarter 0Q3).

In a stock exchange filing, the company reported loss for the full financial year (FY25) at Rs 264.8 crore, 18 per cent down from a loss of Rs 321.5 crore in the previous fiscal.

Revenue from operations went up 16 per cent to Rs 1,930.3 crore in Q4 FY25, up from Rs 1,668.9 crore last year. For the full year, it clocked a consolidated operational revenue of Rs 7,810.1 crore, up 19 per cent from Rs 6,550 crore in FY24.

According to the company's investor presentation, "We are very happy to report that India Multi-channel business turned PAT and Free Cash Flow positive in FY25. We remain very optimistic and will keep working hard to deliver on both growth and profitability expansion for all business segments".

FirstCry's board has also approved a small additional investment in its subsidiary Globalbees Brands. The board also approved additional investment to support FirstCry's international expansion.

"The board and Audit Committee in their respective meetings held on March 25, 2025, approved to make investment in Globalbees Brands Private Limited (Globalbees), a subsidiary of the Company, by way of subscription to Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares, in one or more tranches, for an amount not exceeding Rs. 1,46,00,00,000," said the firm.

GlobalBees operates on a Thrasio-style model focused on acquiring and scaling smaller ecommerce brands, with Brainbees holding a 50.73 per cent stake.

Brainbees' shares ended 0.52 per cent higher at Rs 375.75 apiece on Monday.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
FirstCry is spending too much on expansion when they should focus on profitability first. As a parent who shops there regularly, I see their discounts decreasing and delivery charges increasing. They need to find balance between growth and customer satisfaction.
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Priya M.
The revenue growth is impressive! 19% YoY is no joke in this competitive market. Losses are part of the game when you're scaling up. Remember how Amazon operated at losses for years before becoming profitable? FirstCry is building something big for Indian parents 🇮🇳
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Arjun S.
Investing ₹146 crore in Globalbees when they're making losses? Risky move. Shouldn't they stabilize their core business first? As a shareholder, I'm concerned about this aggressive expansion strategy. The management needs to be more transparent about their roadmap.
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Shreya B.
Their offline stores are game-changers! I prefer buying baby products after checking them physically. The omni-channel approach is working well. Losses will reduce gradually as more Indians shift to organized retail for babycare. Patience is key! 👶
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Vikram P.
FirstCry's problem is too much competition now - Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho all have strong babycare sections. Unless they differentiate more, these losses might continue. Their private labels are good but need better marketing. #JustSaying
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Neha T.
As a new mom, FirstCry has been a lifesaver! Their subscription boxes and expert advice are worth paying for. The losses don't worry me as long as they maintain service quality. Hope they continue focusing on Indian parents' needs rather than just expansion numbers.

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