Great Learning's scale goes past Rs 1,039 Cr in FY25

Edtech and professional upskilling platform Great Learning recorded modest growth in FY25, with its consolidated revenue from operations growing 4.7% to Rs 1,039 crore, up from Rs 992 crore in FY24, according to the company’s documents reviewed by Entrackr. 

The company’s operating profit (excluding Interest, Depreciation, non-cash expense (ESOP), exceptional items, and tax surged threefold to Rs 40.23 crore during the same period, compared to Rs 13.82 crore in FY24.

As per the company, the sustained global demand for professional upskilling in artificial intelligence (AI) was a key growth driver for Great Learning through FY25. It also expanded its academic portfolio with new collaborations, including tie-ups with IIT Bombay and Johns Hopkins University, to introduce advanced AI and digital business programs.

As per the document, its total costs grew marginally to Rs 998.9 crore in FY25 from Rs 978.2 crore a year earlier. Marketing and business promotion remained the largest expenditure at Rs 371.2 crore, up from Rs 339 crore, followed by employee benefits at Rs 267.5 crore and professional and consultancy costs of Rs 266.7 crore. Administrative and other costs declined to Rs 93.4 crore, the document mentioned

Commenting on the results, Mohan Lakhamraju, Founder and CEO of Great Learning, said the company achieved profitability for two consecutive years through innovation and operational discipline, rather than cost-cutting measures.

Great Learning offers professional learning programs across AI, data science, machine learning, and digital business leadership. The company claims over 13.8 million learners across 170+ countries and 1,750 programs, supported by a network of more than 8,000 industry mentors.

With steady topline expansion, improving margins, and continued investment in AI-driven initiatives, Great Learning has managed to sustain growth momentum even as many edtech peers continue to recalibrate their business models and spending patterns.