Tanla Platforms Limited (TANLA)
₹559.65 +1.78% last close, 16 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Tanla Platforms' revenue was ₹1,226 Cr (+17.8% year on year, +4.1% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹142 Cr (+20.1% year on year); the operating margin was 16.4%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹1,226 | +17.8% | +4.1% |
| Operating profit | ₹201 | +22.7% | +4.9% |
| Net profit | ₹142 | +20.1% | +5.8% |
| EPS (₹) | 10.77 | +22.1% | +5.8% |
| Operating margin | 16.4% | — | — |
TANLA delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 31.61% of the TANLA shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 39.19%. That is lower than usual for this stock.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 38.5% · 27.3% · 36.4% · 27.4% · 31.6%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Tanla Platforms Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for designated persons and their immediate relatives starting September 01, 2026. The closure is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 for the un-audited financial results of Q2 ending September 30, 2026. The window will reopen 48 hours after the declaration of the quarterly results. This is a standard statutory compliance procedure with no direct operational or financial impact.
- Trading window closed from September 01, 2026
- Covers financial results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026
- Trading window will reopen 48 hours after declaration of Q2 financial results
- Applies to Designated Persons and their immediate relatives under SEBI PIT regulations
Tanla Platforms has approved the allotment of 16,665 new equity shares under its Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Plan 2021 at an exercise price of Rs 1. Additionally, the company is transferring 36,300 existing shares from its ESOP Trust to employees under the 2024 Stock Options Scheme, which does not result in fresh dilution. The total issued share capital increases marginally to 13,26,34,024 shares. This is a routine administrative action for employee compensation with a negligible dilution impact of approximately 0.01%.
- 16,665 new equity shares issued under the RSU 2021 plan at an exercise price of Rs 1
- 36,300 shares transferred from the TPL ESOP Trust, which currently holds 619,600 shares
- Total issued share capital post-allotment stands at 13,26,34,024 shares
- The transfer under the 2024 Scheme involves existing shares and no fresh allotment by the company
Tanla Platforms, through its subsidiary Karix Mobile, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of ValueFirst Middle East FZC (VF FZC). The enterprise value of ₹148.52 Cr consists of a ₹12 Cr cash payment and the assumption of ₹136.52 Cr in liabilities. While the acquisition expands Tanla's footprint in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, the target entity reported a significant revenue decline from ₹351.20 Cr in FY25 to ₹181.63 Cr in FY26. Furthermore, VF FZC has a negative net worth of ₹136.52 Cr as of March 2026.
- Acquisition of 100% stake in VF FZC for an aggregate enterprise value of ₹148.52 Cr
- Target revenue declined by 48% YoY to ₹181.63 Cr in FY26 from ₹351.20 Cr in FY25
- Target entity has a negative net worth of ₹136.52 Cr as of March 31, 2026
- Cash consideration is limited to ₹12 Cr, with the remainder being liability assumption
- Expected completion of the acquisition is by Q2 FY27
Tanla Platforms, through its subsidiary Karix Mobile, has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire 100% of ValueFirst Middle East FZC (VF FZC). The deal is valued at an enterprise value of ₹148.52 Cr, though the actual cash outflow is only ₹12 Cr, with the remainder involving the assumption or discharge of liabilities. VF FZC reported FY26 revenue of ₹181.63 Cr, which is approximately 4.1% of Tanla's TTM revenue. The acquisition provides Tanla with a direct presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, supporting its international expansion strategy.
- Acquisition of 100% stake in ValueFirst Middle East FZC for an enterprise value of ₹148.52 Cr
- Target revenue for FY26 was ₹181.63 Cr, representing a ~48% decline from ₹351.20 Cr in FY25
- Deal structure involves a small cash payment of ₹12 Cr and assumption of ₹136.52 Cr in liabilities
- Target entity has a negative net worth of ₹136.52 Cr as of March 31, 2026
- Transaction expected to be completed by Q2 of FY27, expanding operations into UAE, KSA, and Indonesia
Tanla Platforms, via its subsidiary Karix Mobile, has approved the 100% acquisition of ValueFirst Middle East FZC (VF FZC) for an enterprise value of ₹148.52 Cr. The acquisition targets markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, adding a revenue stream of ₹181.63 Cr (based on FY26 un-audited figures). The deal structure is unique, involving a small cash payment of ₹12 Cr and the assumption of liabilities totaling ₹136.52 Cr. This move aligns with Tanla's strategy to expand its international presence beyond India.
- Acquisition of 100% stake in ValueFirst Middle East FZC for an enterprise value of ₹148.52 Cr
- Target revenue for FY26 was ₹181.63 Cr, representing approximately 4.1% of Tanla's TTM revenue
- Deal involves a cash payout of only ₹12 Cr, with ₹136.52 Cr being the assumption of liabilities
- Target company has a negative net worth of ₹136.52 Cr as of March 31, 2026
- Acquisition includes subsidiaries in Saudi Arabia (70% owned) and Indonesia (100% owned)
Tanla Platforms reported a strong start to FY27 with revenue growing 17.8% YoY to ₹1,226.4 Cr. Profitability metrics improved significantly as Gross Profit and EBITDA grew faster than revenue at 25.1% and 22.7% respectively, indicating better quality of growth. The company generated robust free cash flow of ₹125.9 Cr during the quarter and maintains a healthy cash position of ₹1,197 Cr even after a ₹79.6 Cr dividend payout. The Digital Platforms segment continues to be a high-margin driver with a 78.6% EBITDA margin.
- Revenue grew 17.8% YoY to ₹12,264 Mn, representing approximately 27.7% of the previous TTM revenue.
- PAT increased 20.1% YoY to ₹1,422 Mn with an EPS of ₹10.77 for the quarter.
- Digital Platforms segment delivered an EBITDA of ₹811 Mn with a high margin of 78.6%.
- Enterprise Communications revenue grew 18.4% YoY to ₹11,233 Mn, though sequential gross profit growth (3.8%) lagged revenue growth (4.5%).
- Cash and cash equivalents reached ₹11,970 Mn, supported by ₹1,259 Mn in free cash flow generation.
Tanla Platforms reported a strong start to FY27 with Q1 revenue reaching ₹1,226 Cr, a 17.8% increase year-on-year. Profitability improved significantly as EBITDA grew 22.7% YoY to ₹201 Cr, outpacing revenue growth and indicating margin expansion. The company maintained high cash conversion, generating ₹126 Cr in free cash flow, representing 89% of its quarterly PAT. These results reflect a continued shift towards high-margin platform solutions like Wisely.ai, which was recently featured in a London Business School case study.
- Revenue grew 17.8% YoY to ₹1,226 Cr, representing approximately 27.7% of TTM revenue.
- EBITDA increased 22.7% YoY to ₹201 Cr, showing faster growth than the top line.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 20.1% YoY to ₹142 Cr with an EPS of ₹10.77.
- Free cash flow generation was robust at ₹126 Cr, converting 89% of PAT into cash.
- Gross profit grew 25.1% YoY to ₹326 Cr, reflecting an improving quality of growth.
Tanla Platforms reported a steady Q1 FY27 with revenue reaching ₹1,226.4 Cr, a 17.8% YoY increase and 4.1% QoQ growth. Profitability remained strong with PAT growing 20.1% YoY to ₹142.2 Cr, supported by an EBITDA margin of 16.4%. The company maintains a robust cash position of ₹1,197 Cr even after dividend payouts of ₹79.6 Cr. While Enterprise Communications remains the primary revenue driver (91.6%), the Digital Platforms segment continues to operate at exceptionally high gross margins of 98.4%.
- Revenue grew 17.8% YoY to ₹1,226.4 Cr, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth.
- PAT increased 20.1% YoY to ₹142.2 Cr, with Free Cash Flow generation at ₹125.9 Cr (89% of PAT).
- Digital Platforms segment revenue grew 12.2% YoY to ₹103.1 Cr, maintaining a gross margin of 98.4%.
- Enterprise Communications revenue grew 18.4% YoY to ₹1,123.3 Cr, driven by higher wallet share from existing customers.
- Cash and cash equivalents stood at ₹1,197 Cr as of June 30, 2026, representing ~16% of current market cap.
The Board of Directors of Tanla Platforms met on July 22, 2026, to deliberate on the acquisition of the ValueFirst Overseas entity. However, the Board decided to defer the final decision to a subsequent meeting. This potential acquisition follows the company's FY24 domestic acquisition of ValueFirst for ₹374 Cr. The move aligns with Tanla's strategy to expand its international CPaaS footprint, where OTT channels already contribute 29.9% of total revenue.
- Board meeting held on July 22, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:45 PM (3.75 hours) to discuss the acquisition.
- Decision on the ValueFirst Overseas entity acquisition has been deferred to a future board meeting.
- Company previously acquired ValueFirst (domestic) for ₹374 Cr in FY24, representing ~8.5% of current TTM revenue.
- International expansion is a core strategy, with 356 customers currently contributing >₹10 Mn in annual revenue.
Tanla Platforms reported a strong start to FY27 with consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching ₹146.41 Cr, a 23.6% increase from ₹118.41 Cr in the year-ago quarter. Basic EPS improved to ₹10.77 from ₹8.82 YoY and ₹10.18 sequentially, reflecting steady margin execution. The company disclosed a ₹46.90 Cr tax demand related to the Karix acquisition, though it is 100% indemnified by the seller. Standalone revenue for the quarter stood at ₹214.34 Cr.
- Consolidated PAT for Q1 FY27 stood at ₹146.41 Cr compared to ₹118.41 Cr in Q1 FY26.
- Basic EPS grew 22% YoY to ₹10.77, up from ₹8.82 in the same period last year.
- Standalone revenue for the quarter was reported at ₹214.34 Cr.
- Disclosed a tax demand of ₹46.90 Cr regarding withholding taxes on the Karix acquisition; ₹8.90 Cr (20%) deposited under protest.
- The company maintains a lean balance sheet with a buyback of 20,00,000 shares at ₹875/share completed in the previous fiscal year.
Tanla Platforms Limited concluded its 30th Annual General Meeting on July 20, 2026, with all resolutions passed by the requisite majority. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26, with 99.99% of votes cast in favor. The re-appointment of Mr. Deepak Satyaprakash Goyal as a Director was also approved with a 99.33% majority. Total participation represented approximately 50% of the company's outstanding shares.
- Resolution to adopt FY26 Audited Financial Statements passed with 6,62,65,751 votes in favor (99.99%)
- Re-appointment of Director Deepak Satyaprakash Goyal approved with 6,60,36,116 votes in favor (99.33%)
- Total number of shareholders as of the July 13, 2026 record date stood at 2,70,109
- Total votes polled for the financial statement resolution represented 49.97% of the total 13,26,17,359 shares
Tanla Platforms held its 30th Annual General Meeting on July 20, 2026, where the Founder Chairman & CEO emphasized a transition toward AI-driven digital trust solutions. The company, which reported TTM revenue of ₹4,418 Cr and an OPM of 16.4%, is focusing on its 'Platform-led' strategy through the integration of Tanla and Karix. While the speech was visionary in nature, it reinforced the company's commitment to high-margin proprietary tech like Wisely to counter pricing pressures in the enterprise segment. No new financial guidance or specific order wins were disclosed in this address.
- 30th Annual General Meeting conducted on July 20, 2026
- 25 years of operations completed since the company's founding
- OTT channels now contribute 29.9% of total revenue as of Q2 FY26
- Top 50 of the top 100 customers retained for over 5 years, contributing 50% of revenue
- ValueFirst acquisition for ₹374 Cr continues to drive international expansion
Tanla Platforms Limited conducted its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 20, 2026, via video conferencing. The meeting saw the participation of 62 members and focused on the adoption of audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders also deliberated on the reappointment of Mr. Deepak Satyaprakash Goyal as a Director. The company confirmed that both statutory and secretarial audit reports for FY26 were free of any qualifications or adverse remarks.
- 30th Annual General Meeting successfully held on July 20, 2026, with 62 members present
- Remote e-voting facility was provided to members from July 17, 2026 (9:00 AM) to July 19, 2026 (5:00 PM)
- Statutory and Secretarial audit reports for FY26 contained zero qualifications, disclaimers, or adverse remarks
- The meeting concluded within 43 minutes, starting at 4:00 PM and ending at 4:43 PM
- Key business included the adoption of FY26 financial statements and the reappointment of an Executive Director
Tanla Platforms has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing, issued by KFin Technologies Limited (the Registrar and Share Transfer Agent), confirms that share dematerialization and rematerialization requests for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, were processed and reported to the exchanges. This is a standard administrative requirement for all listed companies to ensure the integrity of shareholding records. It has no impact on the company's operational performance or financial standing.
- Covers the reporting period for the quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Certificate issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) KFin Technologies Limited
- Confirms compliance with Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
- Verification that securities dematerialized/rematerialized have been listed on the stock exchanges
Tanla Platforms has submitted its annual disclosure under Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (SAST) Regulations for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The promoter, Mr. D. Uday Kumar Reddy, confirmed on behalf of the promoter group that no shares were encumbered, directly or indirectly, during the fiscal year. This is a standard regulatory filing that provides transparency regarding the status of promoter shareholding. It confirms that the promoter's stake remains free of any pledges or liens as of March 31, 2026.
- Annual disclosure submitted for the financial year ended March 31, 2026
- Confirmation provided by Promoter Mr. D. Uday Kumar Reddy on behalf of the Promoter Group
- Compliance with Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011
- Declaration confirms zero new or existing encumbrances on promoter shares during the period
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue reached ₹4,028 Cr in FY25, growing 2.5% YoY. The Digital Platforms segment grew 21.8% YoY in FY24 to ₹369 Cr, while Enterprise Communications grew 16.6% YoY to ₹3,559 Cr in the same period. In Q2 FY26, revenue grew 7.8% YoY to ₹1,078.5 Cr, driven by a 3.6% QoQ increase.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not explicitly disclosed by percentage, but operations are centered in India with international presence expanded through the acquisition of ValueFirst from Twilio Inc. (USA) and Karix Mobile.
Profitability Margins
Gross margin for FY25 was 26.1%, an 80 bps decrease from 26.9% in FY24. Net profit margin stood at 12.6% in FY25, down 136 bps from 14.0% in FY24. Digital Platforms maintain a high gross margin of 98.7%, while Enterprise Communications operates at 18.9%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA margin was 17.2% in FY25 (₹691 Cr), representing a 149 bps decrease from 18.6% (₹732 Cr) in FY24. The decline was driven by higher indirect costs and a shift in the channel mix toward lower-margin services.
Capital Expenditure
Free cash flow was ₹514 Cr in FY25. The company returned ₹808 Cr to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Significant capital allocation includes the ₹374 Cr acquisition of ValueFirst in FY24.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Reaffirmed at CARE A+; Stable for long-term bank facilities (₹5.00 Cr) and CARE A1+ for short-term facilities (₹15.25 Cr). The company is virtually debt-free with an overall gearing ratio of 0.04x as of March 31, 2024.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Cost of services (₹2,977 Cr in FY25, representing 73.9% of total revenue) primarily consists of telecom termination charges for SMS, Voice, and OTT data usage paid to mobile carriers.
Import Sources
Sourced domestically from Indian telecom operators (Telcos) and internationally for global messaging traffic through partners like Twilio and local carriers in target markets.
Key Suppliers
Major telecom operators including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea (Vi). The loss of the Vi ILD network deal impacted platform gross profits in FY25.
Capacity Expansion
Capacity is measured by transaction volume processing. The company handles billions of interactions; expansion is achieved through cloud-based infrastructure and the integration of ValueFirst and Karix platforms.
Raw Material Costs
Cost of services increased 3.7% YoY to ₹2,977 Cr in FY25. Procurement strategies involve strategic collaborations with telcos and shifting traffic to higher-margin OTT channels like WhatsApp and RCS.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is tracked via 'Return on Capital Employed' (ROCE), which was 26.1% in FY25 (down from 33.3% in FY24) and 'Return on Equity' (ROE) at 26.8%.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is digital; sales and marketing expenses are part of the ₹360 Cr operating expenses, which grew 11.2% YoY to support new product launches like Wisely ATP.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15-20%
Growth Strategy
Achieved through a 'Platform-led' strategy focusing on high-margin products like Wisely (blockchain-based communication) and Wisely ATP (anti-phishing). Growth is supported by the ValueFirst acquisition, expanding the customer base to 2,500+ active customers and increasing OTT revenue contribution to 29.9%.
Products & Services
CPaaS solutions including SMS, Voice, Email, RCS, WhatsApp Business, Wisely (Unified Digital Interaction Platform), Trubloq (DLT platform), and Wisely ATP.
Brand Portfolio
Tanla, Karix, ValueFirst, Wisely, Trubloq, Gamooga.
New Products/Services
Wisely ATP (Anti-Phishing) and Wisely OTT. OTT channels now contribute 29.9% of total revenue as of Q2 FY26, up from 20.3% YoY.
Market Expansion
Expansion into international markets via ValueFirst (Middle East/Global) and deepening wallet share in India; 356 customers now contribute >₹10 Mn annual revenue.
Market Share & Ranking
Market leader in the Indian CPaaS space; recognized as a 'Visionary' in the CPaaS Magic Quadrant.
Strategic Alliances
Partnership with Microsoft for the development of the Wisely platform built on Azure blockchain technology.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting from traditional SMS to OTT (WhatsApp/RCS) and AI-driven conversational commerce. Tanla is positioning itself as an 'Innovation Engine' with 100+ innovations and a focus on SaaS models.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from global CPaaS players (Twilio, Sinch) and domestic aggregators, leading to a 149 bps drop in EBITDA margins in FY25.
Competitive Moat
Moat built on deep integration with telcos (Trubloq handles massive DLT volumes) and proprietary blockchain tech (Wisely). Switching costs are high for enterprises integrated into Tanla's omni-channel APIs.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to digital transformation trends in India; 1% growth in digital transactions typically correlates with increased CPaaS volumes.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward natural language processing, emojis, and in-chat payments/deliveries is driving demand for Tanla's intelligent chat interfaces.
Geopolitical Risks
Minimal direct impact, though global expansion through ValueFirst increases exposure to regional regulatory shifts in the Middle East and US.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Strictly regulated by TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) regarding promotional and transactional messaging. Compliance with TCCCPR 2018 is mandatory for its Trubloq platform.
Environmental Compliance
S&P Global ESG Score of 74/100; focus on road safety projects and 25% women in leadership.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax rate resulted in tax expenses of ₹120 Cr in FY25 on a PBT of ₹627 Cr (~19.1%).
Legal Contingencies
Reported zero POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) and human rights complaints. No specific pending litigation values disclosed in the provided documents.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Technological obsolescence and cybersecurity breaches are primary risks. A significant fall in revenue (>20%) or deterioration in liquidity could trigger a credit rating downgrade.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High concentration in the Indian market, though diversifying through the ValueFirst acquisition.
Third Party Dependencies
Heavy reliance on mobile network operators (Telcos) for message delivery; Karix contributes >50% of consolidated revenue.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Mitigated by 100+ innovations and a shift toward SaaS-based digital platforms which now command nearly 100% gross margins.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Strong liquidity with ₹921 Cr in cash and liquid investments and nil utilization of working capital limits, indicating low counterparty risk.