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    Ecos (India)

    ECOSMOBLTY
    Services·11 Feb 2026
    Management Summary

    Ecos (India) Mobility & Hospitality Limited reported robust revenue growth for Q3 and 9M FY26, driven by strong demand in both employee transportation and chauffeur-driven car rental segments. While client acquisition and trip volumes saw significant increases, profitability was impacted by higher operational costs associated with onboarding new clients and increased employee expenses. Management outlined strategies to improve margins in the coming quarters, including price adjustments and vendor rationalization.

    Highlights

    5

    • Q3 FY26 Revenue of ₹206.071 crores, up 22.48% YoY, driven by strong performance in both ETS and CCR segments.

    • 9M FY26 Revenue of ₹601.398 crores, up 26.15% YoY, reflecting sustained momentum and operational footprint expansion.

    • Active client base increased by 34% YoY to 1,734, with 39 new clients onboarded in Q3 FY26.

    • Total trip volumes for 9M FY26 reached 3.84 million, with Q3 contributing 1.3 million trips, representing a healthy 31.29% YoY growth.

    • Client retention remains strong, with 55% of 9M revenue contributed by clients associated with ECOS for over 5 years.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q3 FY26 EBITDA margin compressed to 11.33% from 12.85% in Q3 FY25, impacted by higher variable and vendor-linked costs.

    • 9M FY26 EBITDA margin declined to 11.60% from 13.83% in the previous year, due to higher manpower deployment, fleet expansion, and non-recurring provisions.

    • Employee cost in Q3 FY26 increased by 44% YoY to ₹22.87 crores, attributed to new hires and yearly increments.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    8

    Periods

    2

    Q3 FY26

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹206.071 Cr
      YoY+22.5%
    • EBITDA
      ₹23.355 Cr
      YoY+8.1%
    • EBITDA Margin
      11.3%
    • PAT
      ₹13.943 Cr
      YoY+9.1%

    9M FY26

    4
    • Revenue
      ₹601.398 Cr
      YoY+26.2%
    • EBITDA
      ₹69.776 Cr
      YoY+5.9%
    • EBITDA Margin
      11.6%
    • PAT
      ₹41.84 Cr

    Segment breakdown

    Revenue Growth (Q3 FY26)Share of Total Revenue (Q3 FY26)
    Chauffeur-driven Car Rentals (CCR)30%43%
    Employee Transportation Services (ETS)24%57.0%
    Heatmap· 2 shared metrics

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹32 crores

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹120 crores

    Guidance & targets

    5
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Revenue Growth
    15% to 20%
    		High
    Revenue
    Revenue for Operating Leverage Inflection Point
    INR1,000 crores to INR1,200 crores
    		Medium
    Profitability
    PAT Margin
    8.5% to 10%
    		High
    Profitability
    EBITDA Margin
    13% to 15%
    		High
    Profitability
    Margin Normalization
    normalized
    		Medium

    EBITDA Margin Normalization

    next two to three quarters
    Current11.33% (Q3 FY26)
    TargetImprovement towards 13-15% band

    Why it matters

    Margin recovery is key to demonstrating operating leverage and sustainable profitability after investment phase.

    margins expected to normalize over the next two to three quarters as operations scale up with these clients. (Rajesh Loomba, Page 4)

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

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    RiskSeverity

    Margin Compression from New Client Onboarding

    Onboarding new enterprise clients involves higher startup and ramp-up costs, impacting margins for 2-3 quarters. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Increased Variable and Vendor-Linked Costs

    Higher costs associated with servicing incremental volume and onboarding large enterprise accounts impacted Q3 EBITDA margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Competitive Intensity in the Market

    While competitive intensity is always present, management focuses on gaining market share and does not foresee 'bleeding' competition. — Management downplayed

    low

    Impact of New Labor Code Provisions

    Provisions of INR15 lakhs taken for 9M FY26 related to the new Labour Code, impacting profitability. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Threat from Government-backed 'Bharat Taxi'

    Management clarified that their B2B mobility solutions model is different from ride-hailing services like Bharat Taxi, hence not a direct threat. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “Well, thank you for the question, Jainam. And I guess it's been going better than what we expected so far. And we hope for the same trends to continue. But our over the long term our guidance remains between the 15% to 20% growth. At the same time, we hope that we are able to exceed these our own targets.”

    Analyst questioned the full-year guidance given strong 9M growth, seeking clarity on Q4 expectations and potential for exceeding targets.

    asked by Jainam Shah

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 & 9M FY26 Financial Performance Overview

    Ecos (India) reported a Q3 FY26 revenue of ₹206.071 crores, marking a 22.48% year-on-year increase. For the nine-month period, revenue stood at ₹601.398 crores, up 26.15% YoY. EBITDA for Q3 FY26 was ₹23.355 crores, growing 8.05% YoY, with a margin of 11.33%, down from 12.85% in Q3 FY25. Profit after tax for Q3 FY26 was ₹13.943 crores, a 9.12% YoY increase, despite higher depreciation.

    02

    Strategic Focus and Digital Transformation Initiatives

    The company's strategic focus remains on sustainable growth through new client onboarding, wallet share expansion, and geographic presence. Digital transformation is a key pillar, with over 21% of CCR bookings from corporate clients powered by ECOS CabDrive Pro, APIs, and customer app platforms. A direct web booking portal was also launched in Q3 FY26, extending enterprise-grade reliability to individual users and SMEs.

    03

    Operational Expansion and Client Growth

    ECOS operates in over 131 cities in India and 30+ countries globally. The company inaugurated a new office in Bengaluru to deepen its footprint in a significant enterprise hub. During Q3 FY26, 39 new clients were onboarded, bringing the total active client base to 1,734, a 34% growth compared to Q3 FY25. For the nine-month period, 160 new clients were acquired.

    04

    Fleet Management and Trip Volumes

    The company's fleet capacity expanded to over 19,000 vehicles, including 997 owned units, supporting an asset-light approach. Total trip volumes for the first nine months stood at 3.84 million, with 1.3 million trips undertaken in Q3 FY26, representing a healthy 31.29% year-on-year growth. This reflects sustained enterprise demand and efficient scaling across high-value mobility segments.

    05

    Margin Dynamics and Cost Pressures

    EBITDA margin for Q3 FY26 was 11.33%, a decrease from 12.85% in Q3 FY25. This compression is attributed to higher variable and vendor-linked costs associated with servicing incremental volume and onboarding large enterprise accounts. Employee costs also surged by 44% YoY in Q3 FY26 to ₹22.87 crores due to 258 new executives and yearly increments. Management expects margins to normalize over the next two to three quarters as operations scale up.

    06

    Capital Allocation and Liquidity

    Capex for the first nine months of FY26 was ₹26 crores, with a full-year target of approximately ₹32 crores, primarily for fleet expansion and replacement. The company maintains a healthy liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents of around ₹120 crores. Provisions related to the new Labour Code amounted to ₹0.15 crores for the nine-month period.

    07

    Outlook and Growth Strategy

    Management reiterated its long-term guidance of 15% to 20% revenue growth. PAT margins are expected to be between 8.5% to 10%, and EBITDA margins between 13% to 15% in the mid to long term. The company believes it is approaching an inflection point where operating leverage and scale efficiencies will reflect more meaningfully in margins, particularly when top-line revenue reaches ₹1,000-1,200 crores.

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