ROUTE MOBILE LIMITED — Quarter ended 31 March 2026 and year ended 31 March 2026
Optional commentary: Figures are in ₹ crores unless stated otherwise.
| Sr. No. | Particulars | Quarter ended 31.03.2026 (Refer note 3) | Quarter ended 31.12.2025 (Unaudited) | Quarter ended 31.03.2025 (Refer note 3) | Year ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) | Year ended 31.03.2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Income | |||||
| Revenue from operations | 1,130.90 | 1,107.06 | 1,175.00 | 4,408.21 | 4,575.62 | |
| Other income | 27.85 | 12.87 | 12.11 | 54.09 | 46.79 | |
| Total income | 1,158.75 | 1,119.93 | 1,187.11 | 4,462.30 | 4,622.41 | |
| 2 | Expenses | |||||
| Purchase of messaging services | 866.99 | 835.83 | 948.58 | 3,400.90 | 3,624.72 | |
| Employee benefits expense | 74.86 | 73.74 | 59.99 | 288.85 | 260.04 | |
| Finance costs | 1.20 | 1.42 | 8.10 | 10.82 | 40.91 | |
| Depreciation and amortisation expense | 23.61 | 22.63 | 22.22 | 91.61 | 89.08 | |
| Other expenses | 52.82 | 51.10 | 44.54 | 181.21 | 163.10 | |
| Total expenses | 1,019.48 | 984.72 | 1,083.43 | 3,973.39 | 4,177.85 | |
| 3 | Profit before exceptional item and tax (1-2) | 139.27 | 135.21 | 103.68 | 488.91 | 444.56 |
| 4 | Exceptional item (Refer note 8, 9 and 10) | – | – | (24.73) | (135.87) | (18.45) |
| 5 | Profit before tax (3+4) | 139.27 | 135.21 | 78.95 | 353.04 | 426.11 |
| 6 | Tax expense | |||||
| – Current tax | 32.56 | 32.39 | 21.47 | 115.65 | 104.90 | |
| – Deferred tax (benefit)/ charge | (7.72) | 0.26 | (2.80) | (19.55) | (12.72) | |
| Total tax expense | 24.84 | 32.65 | 18.67 | 96.10 | 92.18 | |
| 7 | Profit for the period/ year (5-6) | 114.43 | 102.56 | 60.28 | 256.94 | 333.93 |
| 8 | Other comprehensive income | |||||
| (i) Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||
| – Re-measurement of defined benefit plans | (0.16) | *- | (0.60) | (0.97) | (1.64) | |
| – Income-tax effect on above | 0.04 | *- | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.41 | |
| Sub total | (0.12) | *- | (0.45) | (0.73) | (1.23) | |
| (ii) Items that will be reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||
| – Foreign currency translation reserve | 53.92 | 21.53 | 24.46 | 171.91 | 24.92 | |
| – Income-tax effect on above | – | – | – | – | – | |
| Sub total | 53.92 | 21.53 | 24.46 | 171.91 | 24.92 | |
| Total other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 53.80 | 21.53 | 24.01 | 171.18 | 23.69 | |
| 9 | Total comprehensive income for the period/year (7+8) | 168.23 | 124.09 | 84.29 | 428.12 | 357.62 |
| 10 | Profit/(loss) attributable to: | |||||
| – Owners of the Parent | 109.32 | 97.70 | 56.58 | 239.02 | 318.85 | |
| – Non-controlling interest | 5.11 | 4.86 | 3.70 | 17.92 | 15.08 | |
| Total | 114.43 | 102.56 | 60.28 | 256.94 | 333.93 | |
| Other comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||
| – Owners of the Parent | 52.20 | 21.10 | 24.08 | 166.94 | 23.02 | |
| – Non-controlling interest | 1.60 | 0.43 | (0.07) | 4.24 | 0.67 | |
| Total | 53.80 | 21.53 | 24.01 | 171.18 | 23.69 | |
| Total comprehensive income attributable to: | ||||||
| – Owners of the Parent | 161.52 | 118.80 | 80.66 | 405.96 | 341.87 | |
| – Non-controlling interest | 6.71 | 5.29 | 3.63 | 22.16 | 15.75 | |
| Total | 168.23 | 124.09 | 84.29 | 428.12 | 357.62 | |
| 11 | Paid-up equity share capital (face value of ₹ 10/- each) | 63.00 | 63.00 | 63.00 | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| 12 | Other equity | – | – | – | 2,706.59 | 2,369.00 |
| 13 | Earnings per share (face value of ₹ 10/- each) (not annualised except for the year ended 31 March 2026 and 31 March 2025) | |||||
| – Basic (in ₹ ) | 17.35 | 15.51 | 8.98 |
| Particulars | Quarter ended 31.03.2026 (Refer note 3) | Quarter ended 31.12.2025 (Unaudited) | Quarter ended 31.03.2025 (Refer note 3) | Year ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) | Year ended 31.03.2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Segment revenue | |||||
| – India | 263.29 | 225.95 | 242.76 | 934.39 | 947.79 |
| – Overseas | 1,028.66 | 1,038.47 | 978.98 | 4,129.31 | 4,234.38 |
| – Inter-segment revenue | (161.05) | (157.36) | (46.74) | (655.49) | (606.55) |
| Total revenue from operations | 1,130.90 | 1,107.06 | 1,175.00 | 4,408.21 | 4,575.62 |
| Segment results | |||||
| – India | 19.43 | 24.33 | 41.98 | 69.20 | 111.86 |
| – Overseas | 93.33 | 103.21 | 54.65 | 375.96 | 326.26 |
| – Inter-segment | (0.14) | (0.16) | 3.04 | 0.48 | 0.56 |
| Segment results before other income, finance costs, exceptional item and tax | 112.62 | 127.38 | 99.67 | 445.64 | 438.68 |
| Add : Other income | 27.85 | 9.25 | 12.11 | 54.09 | 46.79 |
| Less : Finance costs | 1.20 | 1.42 | 8.10 | 10.82 | 40.91 |
| Profit before exceptional item and tax | 139.27 | 135.21 | 103.68 | 488.91 | 444.56 |
| Less : Exceptional item (net) | – | – | (24.73) | (135.87) | (18.45) |
| Profit before tax | 139.27 | 135.21 | 78.95 | 353.04 | 426.11 |
| Segment assets | |||||
| – India | 1,642.30 | 1,662.71 | 1,779.10 | 1,642.30 | 1,779.10 |
| – Overseas | 2,595.01 | 2,571.47 | 3,077.36 | 2,595.01 | 3,077.36 |
| – Inter-segment assets | (681.08) | (770.89) | (1,030.74) | (681.08) | (1,030.74) |
| Total | 3,556.23 | 3,463.29 | 3,825.72 | 3,556.23 | 3,825.72 |
| Segment liabilities | |||||
| – India | 283.91 | 320.57 | 482.14 | 283.91 | 482.14 |
| – Overseas | 1,103.52 | 1,214.98 | 1,882.32 | 1,103.52 | 1,882.32 |
| – Inter-segment liabilities | (652.82) | (744.49) | (1,002.82) | (652.82) | (1,002.82) |
| Total | 734.61 | 791.06 | 1,361.64 | 734.61 | 1,361.64 |
| Particulars | As at 31.03.2026 (Audited) | As at 31.03.2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| Assets | ||
| Non-current assets | ||
| Property, plant and equipment | 30.40 | 34.25 |
| Capital work-in-progress | 1.53 | 0.11 |
| Right-of-use assets | 41.25 | 24.38 |
| Goodwill | 545.68 | 490.95 |
| Other intangible assets | 272.40 | 268.01 |
| Intangible assets under development | 6.24 | 32.36 |
| Financial assets | ||
| – Other financial assets | 17.40 | 22.24 |
| Deferred tax assets (net) | 24.75 | 13.55 |
| Income-tax assets (net) | 53.57 | 47.78 |
| Other non-current assets | 16.08 | 156.03 |
| Total non-current assets | 1,009.30 | 1,089.66 |
| Current assets | ||
| Financial assets | ||
| – Investments | 16.99 | 16.07 |
| – Trade receivables | 909.40 | 932.77 |
| – Cash and cash equivalents | 880.12 | 850.40 |
| – Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents | 508.55 | 482.33 |
| – Other financial assets | 28.37 | 132.04 |
| Other current assets | 203.50 | 322.45 |
| Total current assets | 2,546.93 | 2,736.06 |
| Total assets | 3,556.23 | 3,825.72 |
| Equity and liabilities | ||
| Equity | ||
| Equity share capital | 63.00 | 63.00 |
| Other equity | 2,706.59 | 2,369.00 |
| Equity attributable to owners of the Parent | 2,769.59 | 2,432.00 |
| Non-controlling interest | 52.03 | 32.08 |
| Total equity | 2,821.62 | 2,464.08 |
| Liabilities | ||
| Non-current liabilities | ||
| Financial liabilities | ||
| – Lease liabilities | 25.38 | 16.16 |
| – Other financial liabilities | 1.93 | 1.76 |
| Provisions | 9.51 | 7.62 |
| Deferred tax liabilities (net) | 36.66 | 41.54 |
| Total non-current liabilities | 73.48 | 67.08 |
| Financial liabilities | ||
| – Borrowings | – | 440.96 |
| – Lease liabilities | 16.60 | 11.05 |
| – Trade payables | ||
| — Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises | 1.31 | 0.92 |
| — Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises | 495.49 | 683.51 |
| – Other financial liabilities | 20.51 | 27.65 |
| Other current liabilities | 52.43 | 23.78 |
| Provisions | 8.16 | 32.48 |
| Current tax liabilities (net) | 66.63 | 74.21 |
| Total current liabilities | 661.13 | 1,294.56 |
| Total liabilities | 734.61 | 1,361.64 |
| Total equity and liabilities | 3,556.23 | 3,825.72 |
| Particulars | Year ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) | Year ended 31.03.2025 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|
| A CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Profit before tax | 353.04 | 426.11 |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| Depreciation and amortisation expense | 91.61 | 89.08 |
| Trade receivable written off | 11.84 | 5.14 |
| Interest income on fixed deposits | (36.26) | (29.87) |
| Interest on income tax-refund | (0.02) | (0.07) |
| Exceptional item | 135.87 | 18.45 |
| Provision for expected credit loss | 5.49 | 0.76 |
| Interest expenses on financial liability measured at amortised cost | – | 1.33 |
| Interest on borrowings from bank | 4.92 | 33.12 |
| Interest on lease liability | 2.42 | 3.00 |
| Other borrowing cost | 1.22 | 1.94 |
| Unrealised foreign exchange loss (net) | 1.48 | 9.34 |
| Net gain arising on financial assets designated as fair value through profit and loss | (0.92) | (1.20) |
| Gain on extinguishment of lease liabilities (net) | (0.11) | (0.33) |
| Liabilities no longer payable, written back | (0.76) | (1.61) |
| Employee stock option expense | 1.01 | 3.11 |
| Loss/(gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment | 2.45 | (0.56) |
| Operating profit before working capital changes | 573.28 | 557.74 |
| Adjustments for working capital | ||
| Decrease in trade receivables | 8.38 | 127.99 |
| Decrease in financial assets and other assets | 226.31 | 11.07 |
| (Decrease)/ increase in trade payables, provisions and other liabilities | (97.80) | 4.13 |
| Cash generated from operating activities | 710.17 | 700.93 |
| Direct taxes paid (net) | (129.01) | (98.45) |
| Net cash generated from operating activities (A) | 581.16 | 602.48 |
| B CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets including capital work-in-progress and intangible assets under development | (26.44) | (21.32) |
| Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment | *- | 2.20 |
| Payment of purchase consideration for business combination | (8.32) | (16.41) |
| Investment in bank deposits | (500.42) | (1,706.34) |
| Bank deposits matured | 480.62 | 1,464.80 |