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Matrimony.com Financial Results

Posted on August 13, 2025

Matrimony.com logoDAIJIWORLD – 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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Top Dating Apps by Press Coverage in 2024

Posted on March 28, 2025

Top Dating Apps by Press Coverage in 2024OPW – In 2024, we selected and summarized close to 700 of the top news items from the online dating industry. These 10 companies made the most headlines in 2024, driven by leadership changes, product launches, lawsuits, and bold strategic moves:

  1. Match Group – Topped coverage as Elliott bought a $1B stake, partnered with OpenAI, launched a buyback, and reshuffled leadership.
  2. Tinder – Named Faye Iosotaluno as CEO, expanded ID verification globally and launched a celeb-only dating app
  3. Bumble – Cut 350 jobs, launched AI scam detection, bought Geneva, and rethought "women make the first move."
  4. Hinge – Rolled out chat limits, Hidden Words, and launched a $1M fund to drive in-person Gen Z connections.
  5. Grindr – Marked 15 years, expanded into long-term dating, saw 85% stock growth, and faced HIV data lawsuits.
  6. Archer – Surpassed 1M downloads, added selfie verification and AI moderation.
  7. Feeld – Nearly doubled revenue to £39.5M, rebranded, and launched a magazine on non-traditional relationships.
  8. Matrimony – Launched MeraLuv and WeddingLoan.com, but faced a major setback as Google removed its apps.
  9. Muzz – Reached 10M users, debuted Muzz Social, launched matchmaking in Pakistan, and introduced chat limits.
  10. OkCupid – Turned 20 years old.

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AI Is Transforming India’s Matrimony Industry

Posted on March 13, 2025
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THE WALRUS – India has ~1,500 matrimony platforms, a market worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Betterhalf.ai, launched in 2016, competes with Shaadi.com, Jeevansathi, and Matrimony.com by using AI for matchmaking without parental involvement. Traditional arranged marriages still dominate, with 90% of Indian marriages arranged, and on Shaadi.com, 40–50% of profiles are managed by parents. Matrimony.com, India’s largest publicly listed matrimony platform, had a market value of ~$16M and annual revenue of $57M, 850K subscribers, and ~100K successful matches as of 2021. Betterhalf.ai, founded by MIT graduates Gupta and Namdev, has 1M monthly users and a 30% paid subscriber retention rate, outperforming Bumble, Hinge, and Tinder (10% retention). In March 2023, it raised $8.5M from investors, including Instagram and Dropbox co-founders. The company plans to evolve into a “marriage super app,” offering wedding services, pregnancy support, and more.

by Mihika Agarwal
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Matrimony.com CFO Resigns; New Director and Ad Campaign Announced

Posted on January 9, 2025
Matrimony.com CFO Resigns; Sushanth Pai, Matrimony CFO

INDIAN TV – Matrimony.com announced the resignation of CFO Sushanth Pai, who served for six years, to pursue other opportunities. Media veteran Rajesh Sawhney has been appointed as an additional independent director. Additionally, the company is launching a new ad campaign in January featuring Anil Kapoor.

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Actor Anil Kapoor Becomes Matrimony.com’s Brand Ambassador

Posted on January 6, 2025
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BRAND EQUITY – Matrimony.com has appointed renowned Indian actor Anil Kapoor, known for his roles in Slumdog Millionaire and Mr. India, as his brand ambassador to promote its community-based matrimony services. A marketing campaign, including TV commercials targeting BrahminMatrimony, RajputMatrimony, AgarwalMatrimony, and KayasthaMatrimony, will launch in January 2025.

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Matrimony.com Expands Into Job Market With ManyJobs.com Launch

Posted on November 25, 2024

Matrimony ManyJobsDECCAN HERALD – Matrimony.com, a company known for online matchmaking, has launched ManyJobs.com, a job portal focusing on Tamil and English speakers, targeting job seekers in India's domestic market.

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Matrimony.com Launches WeddingLoan.com

Posted on November 18, 2024

WeddingLoanBUSINESS TODAY – Matrimony.com has launched WeddingLoan.com, a fintech platform offering tailored wedding loans in partnership with leading financial institutions like IDFC, Tata Capital, and L&T Finance. Aimed at simplifying wedding planning, the platform provides transparent loan options, tools, and ethical guidance without relying on commission-based agents. CEO Murugavel Janakiraman emphasized the company's commitment to helping couples plan weddings without financial stress. The launch positively impacted Matrimony.com's stock, which rose 2.38% to ₹668.10 on the NSE.

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Matrimony.com Optimistic About Revenue Growth

Posted on November 11, 2024

Matrimony Sushanth PaiCNBNC TV18 – Matrimony's CFO Sushanth Pai anticipates a strong recovery in Q3 and Q4, fueled by the wedding season and new initiatives like The Great Indian Matchmaking Fest. Matrimony.com posted Q2 revenue of ₹115 crore ($13.6m USD), down 5% YOY, with EBITDA margins at 15%, down from 16.7% last year. Average transaction value held steady between ₹4,400-4,500 ($53). The group has 300+ communities.

by Vivek Iyer & Mangalam Maloo
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Matrimony.com Muted Q2 Numbers, Launches Luv.com and ManyJobs.com

Posted on November 7, 2024

Matrimonycom logo higher resolutionBUSINESS STANDARD – Matrimony.com billing revenue stood at Rs 111 crore ($13.1m USD) in Q2 2024, down 5.2% YOY. Profit After Tax was Rs 13.2 crore ($1.6m), down 5% YOY. EBITDA margins were at 15.2% in Q2. Murugavel Janakiraman, chairman and MD said, "This quarter was muted in terms of revenue growth due to seasonality. We expect to move to positive trajectory in Q3. To leverage on our brand strength and network effects, we have launched new / adjacent businesses. These initiatives have the growth potential in the years to come". The company launched an app (on Android) Luv.com in the matchmaking space to address next generation serious relationships. It also launched a new line of business called "ManyJobs.com" to focus exclusively on grey-collar, front- line and entry level jobs.

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Matrimony.com Surges 14% Ahead of Share Buyback Decision

Posted on September 4, 2024

Matrimonycom logo higher resolutionBUSINESS STANDARD – Shares of Matrimony.com surged 14% on the BSE, hitting a 52-week high during Tuesday's intra-day trade, driven by the company's announcement that its board will meet on Sep 5, 2024, to consider a share buyback proposal. The stock has rallied 40% in the past three weeks and surpassed its previous high of Rs 785.05 on Aug 21. Matrimony.com, India's leading online matchmaking company, manages brands like BharatMatrimony, CommunityMatrimony, and EliteMatrimony. It is expanding into adjacent segments, including launching MeraLuv.com, a dating app for Indian Americans, and plans to release Luv.com, a next-gen matchmaking app. Analysts attribute the stock's rise to upcoming changes in India's share buyback tax regime, effective from Oct 1, which shifts the tax burden from companies to shareholders.

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