Yulu revenue jumps 98% in FY25; losses stand at Rs 126 Cr

Electric mobility startup Yulu has nearly doubled its revenue in the fiscal year ended March 2025 to Rs 237.4 crore. At the same time, the company cut down losses by 12% to Rs 126 crore.

Yulu’s operating revenue jumped 98% year-on-year to Rs 237.4 crore in FY25 from Rs 120 crore in FY24, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC).

Eight-year-old Yulu offers last-mile connectivity by renting electric bikes and operating an extensive EV charging and battery-swapping network. The company provides urban Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR.

Rental income from electric vehicles remained Yulu’s dominant revenue driver, forming nearly 85% of its operating revenue at Rs 201 crore in FY25. Sales of electric bikes and accessories contributed another Rs 22.67 crore. The company also earned Rs 13.24 crore by supplying riders, field staff, and other manpower services to clients. The rest of its operating income came from franchise operations and delivery-related services.

The company also earned Rs 4.53 crore from interest on fixed deposits, current investments and dividend income, taking its total revenue to Rs 241.9 crore.

On the expense side, the cost of materials was the largest cost centre, accounting for 43.23% of total expenses which rose 53% to Rs 151.56 crore in FY25. Employee benefits expenses remained flat at Rs 88.43 crore including Rs 9.35 crore in ESOP costs, while depreciation and amortisation surged over 70% to Rs 66 crore.

Other overheads, including advertising expenses, rent, and legal and professional fees, pushed total expenses to Rs 350.6 crore in the last fiscal year, marking a 36% jump from Rs 258.3 crore in FY24.

Coming to the bottom line, the Bajaj-backed company’s 98% jump in revenue enabled it to trim losses by 12% to Rs 126 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 142.8 crore in FY24.

Yulu’s EBITDA margin improved to –15.29% from –80.11% in FY24, while EBITDA (loss) stood at Rs 36 crore. On a unit level, the company spent Rs 1.48 to earn a rupee of operating revenue.

The company’s current assets stood at Rs 101.95 crore at the end of March 2025. Notably, its cash and bank balance fell 93% to Rs 9.65 crore during the period, down from Rs 142.7 crore in FY24.

According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Bengaluru-based company has raised over $140 million to date, including $19.25 million secured in February last year from Magna and Bajaj Auto.