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Kuku FM parent Kuku Technologies swings to ₹182.7 Cr FY26 profit as revenue jumps 6x to ₹1,484 Cr ahead of IPO
Our read
Kuku is more likely than not to list, but the ₹15,000 Cr valuation will depend on whether investors treat ₹1,105.1 Cr of marketing spend as an engine of durable subscriptions or as the cost of buying growth.
For strategy teams
With SEBI clearance in hand and a ₹2,500-3,500 Cr raise coming, Kuku will soon have IPO capital for audio and vernacular-content consolidation, which makes it a more likely acquirer or competitor for content and creator assets than a target, and its thin ₹82.9 Cr EBITDA leaves little room for a weak listing.
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Announcement of an IPO date, price band, or anchor-investor allocation
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How do Kuku FM's results compare with its rivals?The report,
Kuku Technologies reported a net profit of ₹182.7 Cr in FY26 against a net loss of ₹152.6 Cr in FY25. Operating revenue rose to ₹1,484.2 Cr from ₹241.6 Cr. SEBI approved its proposed IPO in September.
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Reported figures
From the report. Source details below
| FY26 EBITDA profit: | ₹82.9 Cr |
|---|---|
| FY26 subscription revenue: | ₹1,475.4 Cr |
What to watch next
- Disclosed subscriber, retention, and churn figures in offer documents
- Any cut to the ₹2,500-3,500 Cr raise size or a valuation below ₹15,000 Cr
- Marketing spend relative to subscription revenue in the next reported period
- Funding or listing moves by a direct audio-content rival