TVS Supply Chain Solutions narrows net loss by 83% QoQ to ₹3.9 crore in Q4FY25
narrowed its consolidated net loss by 83.61per cent quarter-on-quarter to ₹3.9 crore in Q4FY25, compared to a consolidated net loss of ₹23.8 crore in Q3FY25.
On a year-on-year basis, however, the Chennai-headquartered company swung into a loss in the fiscal fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2025. The company had posted a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹5.4 crore in Q4FY24.
For the full fiscal year (FY) 2025, the company's net loss shrank by 83per cent year-on-year to ₹9.7 crore, compared to a net loss of ₹57.7 crore in FY24. TVS Supply Chain Solutions attributed this to its continued cost operational discipline, focused business development initiatives, and 'effective
cost optimisation
' activities.
The company's revenue from operations remained largely flat on a sequential basis at ₹2,498.8 crore in Q4FY25, compared to ₹2,444.6 crore in Q3FY25.
For the full fiscal year, the company's revenue from operations increased by 8.6per cent year-on-year to ₹9,995.7 crore in FY25, up from ₹9,200 crore in FY24.
'We delivered a strong performance this year in a challenging macroeconomic environment. Our consistent focus on deepening engagement with marquee clients has been pivotal in driving our growth,' said Ravi Viswanathan, MD, TVS Supply Chain Solutions.
Viswanathan added that the company won ₹1,009 crore of new contracts in FY25, underscoring the effectiveness of the company's business development initiatives. 'Our
Global Fortune 500 customer base
expanded from 78 to 91, a testament to the trust leading organisations place in our capabilities,' he said.
Performance across segments
The company operates through two segments: Integrated Supply Chain Solutions (ISCS) and Network Solutions (NS).
The NS segment reported revenue of ₹1,078 crore in Q4FY25, up from ₹1,047 crore in the same quarter last year, reflecting a 3 per cent year-on-year growth. For the full year ended March 31, 2025, revenue from the segment reached ₹4,499 crore, representing a robust 13.6 per cent increase over FY24.
In the ISCS segment, revenue grew 4.9 per cent in FY25. North America operations remained strong, contributing consistently to the segment's performance. The India portfolio stayed resilient and supported stronger bottom-line margins.
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