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CL Educate reported FY2026 consolidated total income of ₹570 Cr, up 55% YoY from ₹368 Cr, driven primarily by the first full year of the Assessments/DEX acquisition. EBITDA improved 113% to ₹69 Cr, and operating cash generation surged 383% to ₹79 Cr. However, net loss widened to ₹(26) Cr from ₹(11) Cr, partly due to higher interest & depreciation costs (₹85 Cr vs ₹29 Cr). Among segments: Assessments contributed ₹223 Cr (+9%) with strong 49% EBITDA growth; EdTech declined 11% to ₹163 Cr with EBITDA down 73% due to market structural shifts and cost mismatches; MarTech grew 11% to ₹161 Cr. Total borrowings reduced to ₹233 Cr and acquisition loan outstanding cut to ₹180 Cr from ₹210 Cr. Management flagged FY2027 priorities include AI product integration, modularizing EdTech offerings, shifting EdTech from B2C to B2I (institutional) model, and rebalancing MarTech toward higher-margin product/technology solutions.
Revenue growth is strong post-acquisition, but the widening net loss and steep EBITDA decline in the legacy EdTech business remain concerns. Debt reduction and cash generation are positives. The strategic pivot in EdTech is critical for restoring profitability and will be closely watched by investors.