Gaming and sports media company Nazara Technologies reported a year-on-year increase of 67% in operating revenue for Q3 FY25 compared to Q3 FY24. However, the Mumbai-based company’s profits declined by 53.6%.
Nazara’s operating revenue rose by 67% to Rs 535 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 320 crore in Q3 FY24, according to its unaudited consolidated financial statements sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
E-sports accounted for 43.5% (Rs 232.6 crore) of the company’s total operating revenue, while the gaming segment held a 29% share (Rs 155 crore), followed by ad tech, which contributed 2% (Rs 10.5 crore) to the topline.
Nazara also earned Rs 22 crore from interest and gains on financial assets during the quarter, bringing its overall revenue to Rs 556.6 crore.
The company’s total expenses rose by 76% to Rs 531 crore in Q3 FY25, up from Rs 301 crore in Q3 FY24. Content, events, and web servers collectively accounted for 32% (Rs 169 crore) of total expenses, while employee benefits contributed 17% (Rs 88.6 crore). Notably, marketing expenses grew 3.5X to Rs 145 crore, compared to Rs 41 crore in Q3 FY24.
Despite the increase in scale, the company’s profit fell by 53.6% year-on-year, dropping to Rs 13.7 crore in Q3 FY25 from Rs 29.5 crore in Q3 FY24.
At the end of the trading day, the company’s stock closed at Rs 930.65, bringing its total market capitalization to Rs 7,957.18 crore (approximately $916 million).