Matrimony.com Limited has announced the grant of stock options to its employees under the company's Employee Stock Option Scheme 2014. The board committee approved this decision on December 15, 2025.

Stock Option Grant Details

The committee has approved the grant of 7,000 stock options to employees of the company. These options have been granted under the Matrimony.com Limited Employee Stock Option Scheme 2014 (ESOS 2014).

Exercise Price Determination

The exercise price of ₹546.00 per share has been set for these stock options. This pricing ensures that the exercise price reflects recent market valuations of the company's equity shares.

Rights and Governance

The granted stock options carry specific rights and are subject to established governance frameworks:

• Each option provides the right to apply for an equivalent number of equity shares
• The grant will be governed by the terms and conditions of ESOS 2014

The stock option grant represents part of Matrimony.com's employee compensation and retention strategy, providing employees with potential equity participation in the company's future performance.

Matrimony.com , a leading online matrimony service provider, has reported a 7% year-on-year growth in billings for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, despite a slight decline in revenue. The company's strategic shift towards longer-term packages is creating a temporary gap between billings and revenue recognition, with expectations of improved profitability in the coming quarters.

Q2 FY26 Financial Highlights

• Billings grew by 7% year-on-year to INR 184.00 crores
• Revenue declined marginally by 0.8% to INR 114.60 crores
• Consolidated billings reached INR 118.40 crores, up 6.7% year-on-year
• Matchmaking business billings increased by 6.9% year-on-year to INR 117.50 crores

Key Performance Indicators

• Paid subscriptions stood at 2.39 lakhs, down 3.5% year-on-year
• Average Transaction Value (ATV) for matchmaking business grew by 10.8% year-on-year
• The company facilitated over 25,000 success stories through its matchmaking platform

Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook

Murugavel Janakiraman, Chairman and Managing Director of Matrimony.com, stated, "We expect double-digit billing growth in Q3 and anticipate profit improvements from Q4 onwards as the revenue recognition from longer-term packages flows through."

The company has introduced one-year packages with continuity fees, aiming to provide better value to users and improve customer retention. This strategic move is expected to yield benefits in terms of revenue recognition starting from Q4 FY26 and more significantly in Q1 FY27.

Technological Advancements

Matrimony.com is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its services:

• Launched an AI Chatbot in customer service for one domain, with plans to expand across all domains
• Developing various AI initiatives to improve customer experience and drive productivity

Diversification and Investments

The company is exploring new avenues for growth:

• Invested in Bharat Ek Khoj Spiritual Tech Private Limited, an AI-powered platform for astrology-related services
• Launching an AI-based astrology product offering free Vedic Astrology-powered question answering
• Continuing to develop and monitor the performance of initiatives like ManyJobs, MeraLuv, and Love.com

Financial Position

Harigovind Krishnasamy, Chief Financial Officer, commented on the company's financial performance, "The gap between billings and revenue has been widening due to the introduction of long-term packages. This temporary drop in revenue-to-billing ratio and EBITDA will flow to P&L from Q4 onwards."

As Matrimony.com continues to adapt to changing market dynamics and invest in future growth areas, the company remains optimistic about its prospects for double-digit growth and improved profitability in the coming quarters.