Archive · 16 Jan 2026
CARS24 Plans IPO in 12-18 Months
CARS24, a company that helps people buy and sell cars online, is planning to go public in the next 12 to 18 months.
The company faced some problems when the government reduced taxes on new cars, which made their old inventory less valuable.
However, they had a very profitable December.
CARS24 is the biggest player in India's used-car market and wants to increase its market share to 10% in the next few years.
They are also focusing on making their business more profitable by improving their technology and offering more loans to customers.
In the first half of the fiscal year 2026, they helped nearly 85,000 people buy cars and saw a big increase in the amount of money they made and the loans they gave out.
CARS24 plans to announce an IPO in the next 12-18 months.
The company faced short-term pressure due to a GST reduction on new cars.
CARS24 aims to achieve a 10% market share in India's used-car market in 3-4 years.
Adjusted net revenue grew by 18% YoY in H1 FY26, with EBITDA losses narrowing by 36% YoY.
The company facilitated nearly 85,000 car transactions in H1 FY26 and is on track to cross 1.8 lakh transactions in FY26.
- Who
- CARS24, a digital automotive marketplace
- What
- Planning an IPO and navigating market disruptions
- When
- IPO announcement expected in 12-18 months
- Where
- Operations in India, UAE, and Australia
- Why
- To achieve profitability and market share growth
- IPO Timeline
- 12-18 months
- GST Impact
- Short-term pressure due to inventory
- Market Share Goal
- 10% in 3-4 years
- Revenue Growth
- 18% YoY in H1 FY26
- EBITDA Loss Reduction
- 36% YoY in H1 FY26
- Transactions Facilitated
- 85,000 in H1 FY26
- Loan Disbursement Growth
- 38% YoY in H1 FY26
- Retail Margins Expansion
- 3-4 percentage points YoY