SCANX – Matrimony.com announced strong Q1FY27 results, with revenue rising 13.2% to ₹130.5 crore ($13.7M). Net profit more than doubled to ₹19.1 crore ($2M), up 127.5% YOY. The company also added 272K paid subscriptions.
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Matrimony.com Q1 FY27 Billings Increase 7.8%
SCANX – Matrimony.com reported unaudited consolidated billings of ₹13,603 lakhs ($14.3M) for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 7.8% from ₹12,616 lakhs ($13.2M) a year earlier. The Matchmaking Services segment generated ₹13,527 lakhs ($14.2M), up from ₹12,531 lakhs ($13.1M), while Marriage Services & Others declined to ₹76 lakhs ($79K) from ₹85 lakhs ($89K).
Matrimony Q4 Profit Rises 19%
FREE PRESS JOURNAL – Matrimony.com reported a 19% increase in Q4 FY26 consolidated net profit to ₹9.7 crore ($1M), while quarterly revenue rose to ₹116.8 crore ($12.3M) from ₹108.3 crore a year earlier. For the full FY26 year, the company posted consolidated revenue of ₹460 crore ($48.5M) and net profit of ₹34.2 crore ($3.6M). The matchmaking business remained the company’s primary growth driver, contributing nearly all quarterly revenue.
Top Dating Apps by Press Coverage in 2025
OPW – In 2025, we selected and summarized over 600 of the top news items mentioning 212 companies from the online dating industry. Tinder took the top spot, followed by Match Group and Hinge. Here’s the full list of dating companies that received the most press coverage last year:
1. Tinder – CEO Faye Iosotaluno was replaced by Spencer Rascoff who took over the brand in an attempt to reinvent it for Gen Z through safety tools, AI, and product experiments.
2. Match Group – hired a new CEO, Spencer Rascoff, but lost several long term C-level execs, acquired Her and Salams, and pivoted to AI and emerging markets.
3. Hinge – reached 15 MAU worldwide, launched in Mexico and Brazil and also launched new features, but ended the year with it’s founder and CEO Justin McLeod stepping down, being succeeded by the CMO, Jackie Jantos.
4. Grindr – saw a year of growth, with numerous new features launched, mostly AI and safety oriented. At the end of the year, he company experienced a buyout attempt, which ultimately failed due to financing uncertainty.
5. Bumble – Whitney Wolfe Herd returned as a CEO in an attempt to revive the company which lost over 90% of it’s market value in the last 4 years. The company announced major layoffs and shut down two previously acquired apps, Fruitz and Official. It launched Bumble BFF as a standalone app.
6. Happn – was acquired by Hello Group, introduced flexible relationship options, and launched AI powered “Perfect Date” tool.
7. Matrimony.com – invested in AI in and attempt to boost the growth, however later financial results showed rising costs and a year-on-year profit decline in Q2 FY2026. In December, the company announced a share buyback.
8. Three Day Rule – launched a “$1 Million Matchmaking” service, secured an investment from Palm Venture Studios. Later in the year, it introduced Tai, an AI-powered matchmaking app.
9.-10. Chapter2, Match.com, OkCupid, Sitch, Tea
Chapter 2 acquired M14 white label dating platform last year. Match.com released another Singles in America study in June. OkCupid was usually mentioned alongside other Match Group’s app and we also used several of OKCupid’s studies for posts last year. Sitch raised $6.7M and announced the U.S. expansion. Tea was first mentioned as a fast growing app that should help women spot red flags before a first date, but their news coverage quickly turned to negative with two hacks that exposed user data. In October, the app was removed from AppStore by Apple.
Matrimony.com Shares Jump 14% on Buyback Plan
TRADE BRAINS – Matrimony.com shares rose 14% after the company announced it will consider a third share buyback on Dec 15. Previous buybacks in 2024 and 2022 came at high premiums, signaling strong management confidence and driving investor interest. The stock hit ₹543.75 (~$6), lifting its market cap to ₹1,130 crore (~ $126M). Despite slight declines in revenue and sharper drops in profit, the company still shows strong return ratios, low debt, and consistent dividends. Another premium buyback could further support shareholder value.
Matrimony.com Reports Decline in Q2 FY2026 Financial Performance
SCANX – Matrimony.com Limited reported weaker results for Q2 FY2026. Revenue fell slightly to $13M (₹1,146M) from (₹1,155M) a year earlier. Net profit dropped sharply to $0.88M (₹78M) from $1.5M (₹132M). By segment, Matchmaking Services generated $128M (₹11,354M) in revenue and $13M in profit, while Marriage Services & Others earned $1.2M (₹105M) but posted a $3.3M loss (₹291M). The company had 240K paid subscriptions with an average transaction value of $55.40 (₹4,914).
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Bharat Matrimony Invests $500K in Ask My Guru to Bring AI Astrology Into Matchmaking
NEWS PATROLLING – Bharat Matrimony has invested $500k in Bangalore startup Ask My Guru, bringing its total funding to $1.72M. Ask My Guru is building an AI-powered Vedic astrology platform that enhances traditional horoscope matching with deeper compatibility analysis. The partnership aims to integrate AI astrology into Bharat Matrimony’s services, combining cultural traditions with modern technology.
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Matrimony.com Partners With Truecaller to Boost Security and Simplify Registration
LINKEDIN – Matrimony.com partnered with Truecaller to add one-click authentication to Bharat Matrimony, replacing OTPs and manual entry for faster, more secure onboarding and higher user confidence. Truecaller, headquartered in Stockholm, is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication, serving 433M+ monthly users to build trust in communication for people and businesses.
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How Murugavel Janakiraman Built Matrimony.com From Humble Beginnings in Chennai
BUSINESS STANDARD – Murugavel Janakiraman, founder of Matrimony.com, grew up in a small home in north Chennai without electricity and went on to build one of India’s largest digital matchmaking platforms. A hobby website he launched in 1997 led to the creation of Tamil Matrimony in 2000, which expanded into BharatMatrimony and ~300 portals across 17 languages. Today, Matrimony.com is publicly listed, generates revenues of over ₹425 crore ($50M), and is diversifying into senior citizen matrimony, marriage-enrichment services, and job platforms for entry-level workers.
Matrimony.com Financial Results
DAIJIWORLD – Matrimony.com, owner of BharatMatrimony, reported Q1 FY26 net profit of ₹8.4 crore ($960K), down 39.5% YOY but up 2.7% from the previous quarter. Revenue fell 4.8% YoY to ₹115.3 crore ($13M) but rose 6.5% sequentially, suggesting signs of stabilisation. Expenses grew 1.5% YoY, driven mainly by advertising and employee costs. The company is focusing on innovation, launching the 'MeraLuv' dating app for Indian-Americans and expanding niche platforms like Brahmin Matrimony and Doctors Matrimony, alongside its 140+ retail outlets.
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