Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Fintech Firms Report Strong Q3 Growth
Two big fintech companies, Pine Labs and Intellect Design Arena, did really well in the third quarter of FY26.
Pine Labs made a lot more money, growing their revenue by 24% and making a profit of 42 crore after taxes, which is a big improvement from last year when they lost 57 crore.
They did this by focusing more on software deals instead of selling hardware.
Intellect Design Arena also grew their total income by 21% to 753 crore, but their profit was lower at 28 crore compared to 70 crore last year.
They had to pay 31 crore for employee benefits due to new labor laws.
Both companies are investing more in technology and hiring new leaders to grow their businesses.
Pine Labs' profit margins improved, but each device they sell now makes a little less money.
Intellect Design Arena's platform revenue grew a lot, and they are focusing on AI and digital transformations for banks and insurers.
Both companies are doing well and making more money, but they are also facing some challenges and making changes to grow even more.
Pine Labs reported a 24% year-on-year revenue growth to 744 crore in Q3 FY26, with a profit after tax of 42 crore, up from a 57 crore loss last year.
Intellect Design Arena reported a net profit of 28 crore in Q3 FY26, down from 70 crore in Q3 FY25, on a 21% revenue growth to 753 crore.
Pine Labs' core business revenue grew 16% to 496 crore, while issuing and acquiring platform revenue jumped 42% to 248 crore.
Intellect Design Arena's platform revenue saw a significant boost to 155 crore in Q3 FY26, up from 50 crore in the same quarter last year.
Both companies are focusing on software-led, higher-margin contracts and investing in technology and hiring new leaders to drive growth.
- Who
- Pine Labs and Intellect Design Arena, two fintech companies
- What
- Reported strong revenue growth and profitability in Q3 FY26
- When
- Third quarter of FY26 (ended December 2025)
- Where
- India (implied)
- Why
- Shift to software-led, higher-margin contracts and platform revenue growth
- Pine Labs Revenue Growth
- 24% year-on-year to 744 crore
- Pine Labs Profit After Tax
- 42 crore (up from a 57 crore loss last year)
- Pine Labs Core Business Revenue
- 496 crore (16% growth)
- Pine Labs Issuing and Acquiring Platform Revenue
- 248 crore (42% growth)
- Pine Labs Ebitda Margin
- 23% (up from 19% in Q2)
- Pine Labs Average Revenue per Device
- 336 (down from 380 in FY25)
- Pine Labs Exceptional Charge
- Implementation of new labour codes
- Intellect Design Arena Net Profit
- 28 crore (down from 70 crore in Q3 FY25)
- Intellect Design Arena Total Income
- 753 crore (21% growth from Q3 FY25)
- Intellect Design Arena Platform Revenue
- 155 crore (up from 50 crore in Q3 FY25)
- Intellect Design Arena License Revenue
- 93 crore (down from 118 crore in Q3 FY25)
- Intellect Design Arena AMC Revenue
- 143 crore (up from 124 crore in Q3 FY25)
- Intellect Design Arena LTM Revenue
- Crossed 3,000 crore
- Intellect Design Arena EBITDA Growth
- 33% year-on-year
- Intellect Design Arena Cash Reserves
- 1,198 crore
- Intellect Design Arena New Deal Wins
- 53 in the last twelve months
- Intellect Design Arena Digital Transformations
- 82 in the last twelve months
- Intellect Design Arena New Leaders Joined
- 27 in the last twelve months, 7 in Q3FY26
- Intellect Design Arena Share Price
- 911.95 (up 1.23% on the BSE)