New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Colab Platforms Limited reported a 13.65 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated income to Rs

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Colab Platforms Limited reported a 13.65 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated income to Rs

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Colab Platforms Limited reported a 13.65 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated income to Rs

New Delhi, Nov 5 (PTI) Colab Platforms Limited reported a 13.65 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated income to Rs 73.25 crore for the first half of FY27, while consolidated profit after tax (PAT) rose 25 per cent to Rs 3.47 crore, reflecting improved profitability.

     For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, consolidated income declined 7.4 per cent to Rs 38.33 crore from Rs 41.39 crore in the corresponding period last year. However, consolidated net profit increased 30.22 per cent to Rs 2.04 crore from Rs 1.57 crore, according to a company statement.

     On a standalone basis, income for H1 FY27 declined to Rs 51.1 crore from Rs 64.34 crore a year earlier, while profit before tax rose 24.7 per cent to Rs 3.46 crore from Rs 2.78 crore.

     For Q2 FY27, standalone income stood at Rs 27.3 crore, while PAT increased 34.34 per cent to Rs 2.11 crore against Rs 1.57 crore in the year-ago quarter.

     Commenting on the performance, Puneet Singh Chandhok, Managing Director of Colab Platforms, said, "We are focused on building Colab Platforms into a diversified, technology-led organisation with a presence across promising emerging sectors. Our priority is to translate strategic initiatives into commercially viable and scalable businesses through disciplined execution, stronger technology capabilities and prudent capital allocation. We believe this approach will help create long-term value for our shareholders."

     Alongside its financial performance, Colab Platforms is pursuing expansion across artificial intelligence (AI), sports technology, gaming and esports, drone technology, fintech and digital infrastructure, as it seeks to develop new business verticals and diversify its revenue streams.

     AI remains a key focus area, with the company's ColabPlatforms.ai initiative positioned as an AI-powered search and intelligence platform designed to improve information discovery and deliver structured insights.

     In sports technology and digital entertainment, the company has highlighted its association with the Northern Challengers franchise, led by cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, alongside its Sports Innovation Division and a proposed Rs 5-crore innovation fund.

     The company is also evaluating opportunities in AI-powered autonomous drone applications across agriculture, industrial monitoring, surveillance and infrastructure inspection.

     Additionally, it is exploring opportunities in fintech, semiconductors and digital infrastructure as part of its broader strategy to identify emerging growth markets.

     Colab Platforms is seeking to build a diversified portfolio of technology-led businesses through strategic collaborations, new business initiatives and investments in emerging sectors.

     The company's ability to convert these initiatives into commercially scalable operations and sustained revenue streams will be key to determining whether its expanding technology portfolio translates into long-term financial growth.

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