Affle 3i Q4FY26: Revenue Up 20.3% YoY; Postal Ballot for Warrant Issue & Capital Restructuring

9 min read     Updated on 12 May 2026, 08:55 AM
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Affle 3i Limited reported Q4FY26 consolidated revenue of INR 724.4 crore, up 20.3% YoY, with full-year FY26 PAT rising 19.1% to INR 454.9 crore. The Board approved a preferential issue of 74,00,000 warrants to Affle Holdings Pte. Ltd. at Rs. 1,487 per warrant, aggregating Rs. 1,100.38 Crores, with at least 75% of proceeds earmarked for inorganic growth. Shareholders are being sought approval via postal ballot with e-voting open from May 12 to June 10, 2026, covering four resolutions including capital restructuring and reallocation of unutilised proceeds.

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Affle 3i Limited (formerly known as Affle (India) Limited) held its Board of Directors meeting on May 9, 2026, and approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The meeting commenced at 1:00 P.M. and concluded at 3:20 P.M., convened pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The filing was submitted by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Parmita Choudhury, and statutory auditors Walker Chandioke & Co LLP issued an unmodified audit opinion on both standalone and consolidated financial results. The audited consolidated financial results were subsequently published on May 11, 2026 in Financial Express (English Language National Daily Newspaper – All Editions) and Jansatta (Hindi Language Daily Newspaper – Delhi Edition), pursuant to Regulation 47 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

Consolidated Financial Performance

Affle 3i delivered strong revenue and profit growth on a consolidated basis. Q4 consolidated revenue from operations stood at INR 724.4 crore, an increase of 20.3% year-on-year from INR 602.3 crore. EBITDA grew 20.3% year-on-year to INR 161.2 crore, with the EBITDA margin at 22.3% in Q4 FY2026. PAT increased 16.0% year-on-year to INR 119.5 crore, despite higher taxes in the current quarter. For the full year FY2026, consolidated revenue from operations stood at INR 2,709.3 crore, an increase of 19.5% year-on-year, while EBITDA grew 26.3% to INR 610.1 crore. Full-year PAT increased 19.1% year-on-year to INR 454.9 crore, with PAT margin expanding to 16.3% versus 16.2% in FY2025. The following table presents the key consolidated performance metrics:

Metric: Q4 FY26 Q4 FY25 YoY Growth Q3 FY26 QoQ Growth FY26 FY25 YoY Growth
Revenue (INR Crore): 724.4 602.3 20.3% 717.5 1.0% 2,709.3 2,266.3 19.5%
EBITDA (INR Crore): 161.2 134.0 20.3% 163.0 (1.1%) 610.1 483.2 26.3%
EBITDA Margin (%): 22.3% 22.2% — 22.7% — 22.5% 21.3% —
Reported PAT (INR Crore): 119.5 103.1 16.0% 119.3 0.2% 454.9 381.9 19.1%
PAT Margin (%): 16.0% 16.6% — 16.2% — 16.3% 16.2% —

The detailed consolidated financials are presented below:

Metric: Q4 FY26 Q3 FY26 Q4 FY25 FY26 FY25
Revenue from Operations (INR mn): 7,243.77 7,174.74 6,022.51 27,093.09 22,663.08
Total Income (INR mn): 7,456.50 7,350.05 6,211.61 27,875.58 23,600.73
Total Expenses (INR mn): 5,976.36 5,888.81 4,973.11 22,288.91 18,924.36
Profit Before Tax (INR mn): 1,480.14 1,461.24 1,238.50 5,586.67 4,676.37
Net Profit (INR mn): 1,195.14 1,193.24 1,030.65 4,548.51 3,818.69
Basic EPS (INR): 8.51 8.50 7.35 32.38 27.23
Diluted EPS (INR): 8.49 8.49 7.34 32.32 27.19

Total comprehensive income for the year stood at INR 6,665.00 million, compared to INR 4,143.87 million in the prior year. Other equity as at March 31, 2026 was INR 36,240.93 million, up from INR 29,183.86 million. Consolidated total assets grew to INR 44,214.92 million from INR 36,217.70 million, while cash and cash equivalents at year-end stood at INR 12,074.35 million.

CPCU Business Momentum

The Cost Per Converted User (CPCU) business recorded strong momentum during the period. The company delivered 12.0 crore converted users in Q4 FY2026, taking the total converted users delivered in FY2026 to 45.6 crore. CPCU revenue stood at INR 721.7 crore in Q4 FY2026, an increase of 20.1% year-on-year. The top industry verticals continued their strong momentum, helping the company register robust growth anchored on the CPCU business model along with operating margin expansion.

Management Commentary

Commenting on the results, Anuj Khanna Sohum, Chairperson, MD & CEO of Affle 3i, said:

"We concluded FY2026 on a strong note, achieving our highest annual Revenue run-rate, EBITDA, PAT and consumer conversions till date. Despite a volatile global environment, we delivered consistent growth throughout the year, marking the 13th consecutive period of quarter-on-quarter growth, reaffirming the strength of our AI-powered Consumer Platform Stack and unique ROI-linked CPCU business model. Our diversified verticalized approach across business domains and geographies further enabled us to sustain broad-based growth across India, Emerging and Developed Markets.

With our eyes set on 10x decadal growth vision of our 3i journey, we extended AI-native capabilities across our organization to accelerate our transition towards an intelligence-led enterprise. During the year, we also launched OpticksAI and Niko, our in-house AI agentic capabilities to improve the efficiency and productivity of our organization.

While the global environment remains challenging, the structural tailwinds are compelling, driven by rising digital ad spends, the shift towards ROI-linked advertising and the adoption of AI platforms redefining consumer journeys. Coupled with our disciplined execution, we remain well-positioned to harness these opportunities and deliver sustainable, profitable growth for all our stakeholders."

Standalone Financial Performance

On a standalone basis, Affle 3i also reported healthy growth. Key standalone financial metrics are presented below:

Metric: Q4 FY26 Q3 FY26 Q4 FY25 FY26 FY25
Revenue from Operations (INR mn): 2,194.37 2,262.02 1,875.41 8,644.25 7,143.86
Total Income (INR mn): 2,391.08 2,422.98 2,041.52 9,339.49 7,770.28
Total Expenses (INR mn): 1,885.77 1,931.28 1,626.62 7,541.05 6,219.02
Profit Before Tax (INR mn): 505.31 491.70 414.90 1,798.44 1,551.26
Net Profit (INR mn): 375.36 366.77 308.35 1,339.19 1,154.94
Basic EPS (INR): 2.67 2.61 2.20 9.53 8.24
Diluted EPS (INR): 2.67 2.61 2.20 9.52 8.22

Standalone total assets as at March 31, 2026 stood at INR 25,365.21 million, compared to INR 22,120.93 million in the prior year. Standalone cash and cash equivalents at year-end were INR 3,876.85 million, while other equity stood at INR 20,254.31 million.

Preferential Issue of Warrants

The Board approved the issuance of up to 74,00,000 (Seventy Four Lakhs) warrants of face value of Rs. 2/- each to Affle Holdings Pte. Ltd., a member of the Promoter and Promoter Group, on a preferential basis. Each warrant carries the right to subscribe to one equity share of face value Rs. 2/- each at an issue price of Rs. 1,487 per warrant, inclusive of a premium of Rs. 1,485 per warrant. The maximum aggregate subscription amount is Rs. 1,100.38 Crores. The relevant date for the preferential issue is Monday, May 11, 2026. The issue price was determined based on the higher of the 10-trading-day VWAP and 90-trading-day VWAP as on May 8, 2026, as detailed below:

VWAP Basis: Price
10 Trading Days VWAP: Rs. 1,456.44
90 Trading Days VWAP: Rs. 1,486.91
Issue Price (per warrant): Rs. 1,487

An upfront payment of 25% of the issue price (Rs. 371.75 per warrant) is payable at the time of allotment, with the remaining 75% (Rs. 1,115.25 per warrant) payable upon conversion of warrants into equity shares. The tenure of the warrants shall not exceed 18 months from the date of allotment. The Company intends to utilise at least 75% of the net proceeds (at least Rs. 825.28 Crores) towards inorganic growth objectives, including strategic investments and acquisitions, with the balance not exceeding Rs. 275.095 Crores allocated towards General Corporate Purpose. The net proceeds shall be utilised prior to the end of June 30, 2028. The shareholding impact of the preferential issue is outlined below:

Investor: Pre-Issue Shares Pre-Issue Shareholding Post-Issue Shares Post-Issue Shareholding
Affle Holdings Pte. Limited: 57,215,465 40.64% 64,615,465 43.60%

Post allotment of 74,00,000 equity shares upon conversion of warrants, the total shareholding of the Promoter Group will increase to 57.23% from the current 54.98% (net of shares held by Affle (India) Limited Employee Welfare Trust), an increase of 2.25%.

Postal Ballot Notice

Pursuant to the Board approvals on May 9, 2026, Affle 3i issued a Notice of Postal Ballot dated May 11, 2026, seeking shareholders' approval through remote e-voting on four resolutions. The notice was filed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The cut-off date for determining eligible shareholders is Friday, May 8, 2026. The e-voting period and key details are summarised below:

Parameter: Details
Cut-off Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
E-voting Commencement: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST)
E-voting End: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST)
Result Announcement: On or before Friday, June 12, 2026
E-voting Event Number (EVEN): 9702
Scrutiniser: Ms. Kiran Sharma (FCS 4942, CP No. 3116), Kiran Sharma & Co.
RTA / E-voting Agency: KFin Technologies Limited

The four resolutions placed before shareholders are: (1) Increase in Authorised Share Capital from Rs. 300,000,000 (divided into 150,000,000 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each) to Rs. 310,000,000 (divided into 155,000,000 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each), with consequent alteration of the Memorandum of Association — to be passed as an Ordinary Resolution; (2) Issuance of up to 74,00,000 warrants on a preferential basis to Affle Holdings Pte. Ltd. at Rs. 1,487 per warrant, aggregating Rs. 1,100.38 Crores — to be passed as a Special Resolution; (3) Change in objects of the unutilised proceeds of Rs. 499.10 crores from the preferential issue raised in financial year 2023-24, whereby Rs. 297.42 crores originally allocated towards technology development is proposed to be redirected towards funding inorganic growth opportunities, bringing the total allocation for inorganic growth to Rs. 447.42 crores — to be passed as a Special Resolution; and (4) Alteration of Article 16(a)(iii) of the Articles of Association to align with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI ICDR Regulations by removing the requirement of a registered valuer's report for preferential issues — to be passed as a Special Resolution. The resolutions, if approved, shall be deemed passed on June 10, 2026. Voting results along with the Scrutiniser's Report will be published on the Company's website at https://affle.com and on the RTA's website at https://evoting.kfintech.com , and will be simultaneously communicated to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Capital Structure and Other Approvals

As at March 31, 2026, the paid-up equity share capital stood at INR 281.20 million. The Trading Window remains closed from April 1, 2026 until 48 hours after the declaration of the audited financial results, in accordance with the Company's Code of Conduct for Prohibition of Insider Trading. The preferential issue is subject to shareholders' approval via the Postal Ballot process described above, and there shall be no change in control or management of the Company consequent to the proposed preferential issue.

Historical Stock Returns for Affle 3i

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-0.61%+1.37%+5.01%-11.50%-13.65%+40.71%

Which specific acquisition targets or strategic investment opportunities is Affle 3i likely to pursue with the Rs. 825+ crore earmarked for inorganic growth, and in which geographies or verticals?

How might the promoter group's increased shareholding to 57.23% influence Affle 3i's corporate governance dynamics and minority shareholder interests going forward?

Given the redirection of Rs. 297.42 crore from technology development to inorganic growth from the FY2023-24 preferential issue, how will the company sustain its AI-native capability development, including OpticksAI and Niko, organically?

Affle 3i Limited Grants 65,880 Stock Options to Employees Under ESOS 2021

1 min read     Updated on 08 May 2026, 07:37 AM
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Affle 3i Limited (formerly Affle (India) Limited) has granted 65,880 stock options to eligible employees under its Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2021, effective May 7, 2026, in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The options cover 65,880 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each, with the exercise price set at the closing market price on NSE on May 6, 2026. Vesting occurs in four equal tranches of 25% each at 12, 24, 36, and 48 months from the grant date, with each vested tranche exercisable within 1 year.

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Affle 3i Limited (formerly known as Affle (India) Limited) has informed the stock exchanges of a fresh grant of stock options to its eligible employees under the Affle (India) Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme – 2021 ("Scheme"), in compliance with Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The grant was made effective May 7, 2026, and the disclosure was submitted by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Parmita Choudhury.

Stock Option Grant Details

The company has granted a total of 65,880 options to eligible employees, covering an equivalent number of equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each. The Scheme is compliant with the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021. The key parameters of the grant are summarised in the table below:

Parameter: Details
Number of Options Granted: 65,880
Effective Grant Date: May 7, 2026
Equity Shares Covered: 65,880 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each
Exercise Price: Closing market price on NSE on May 6, 2026
Exercise Period: 1 year from the date of vesting
SEBI Regulation Compliance: SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity) Regulations, 2021

Vesting Schedule

The options will vest in a graded manner over a period of 48 months from the date of grant, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Scheme. The vesting structure is as follows:

  • 25% of the options granted will vest at 12 months from the date of grant
  • 25% of the options granted will vest at 24 months from the date of grant
  • 25% of the options granted will vest at 36 months from the date of grant
  • 25% of the options granted will vest at 48 months from the date of grant

Each tranche, once vested, may be exercised within 1 year from the respective date of vesting.

Regulatory Disclosure

The company confirmed that no options have been exercised, lapsed, or cancelled as part of this grant, and no variation to the terms of the options has been made. There are no subsequent changes or cancellations to report at this stage. The disclosure was made in accordance with applicable SEBI listing regulations and the Master Circular issued by SEBI, ensuring transparency with shareholders and market participants.

Historical Stock Returns for Affle 3i

1 Day5 Days1 Month6 Months1 Year5 Years
-0.61%+1.37%+5.01%-11.50%-13.65%+40.71%

How might the 48-month vesting schedule impact employee retention rates at Affle India, particularly given the competitive talent landscape in the adtech sector?

What is the total outstanding ESOP pool under the 2021 Scheme, and how does this latest grant of 65,880 options affect potential equity dilution for existing shareholders?

Given Affle India's recent rebranding to 'Affle 3i Limited,' how could the company's strategic growth plans influence the attractiveness of these stock options if the share price appreciates significantly over the 48-month vesting period?

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