DREAMFOLKS - Dreamfolks Servi
π’ Recent Corporate Announcements
Dreamfolks Services Limited has received a GST demand order totaling βΉ7.00 crore from the Office of the Special Commissioner of Revenue, West Bengal. The demand includes a tax component of βΉ6.37 crore and a penalty of βΉ63.66 lakh for the financial year 2022-23. The dispute arises from an alleged violation of 'place of supply' provisions under Section 12(3) of the IGST Act. The company is currently evaluating legal options to challenge the order and does not expect an immediate material impact on its financials.
- Total demand of βΉ7,00,22,336.50 including tax and penalty components.
- Tax demand consists of βΉ3.18 crore CGST and βΉ3.18 crore SGST.
- A penalty of βΉ63,65,667.00 has been imposed by the GST authority.
- The order pertains to alleged 'place of supply' violations for FY 2022-23.
- Company intends to contest the order through appropriate legal recourse.
Dreamfolks Services Limited has initiated a postal ballot to reappoint Mr. Balaji Srinivasan as Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer for a five-year term. The proposed new term is scheduled to run from September 2, 2026, to September 1, 2031. The company is also seeking shareholder consent for his remuneration package covering the three-year period from April 2026 to March 2029. Shareholders can cast their votes electronically between February 24 and March 25, 2026.
- Reappointment of Mr. Balaji Srinivasan as Executive Director and CTO for a 5-year term.
- Proposed tenure spans from September 2, 2026, through September 1, 2031.
- Remuneration approval sought for the period April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029.
- Remote e-voting period set from February 24, 2026, to March 25, 2026.
Dreamfolks reported a sharp decline in Q3 FY26 revenue to βΉ53.4 crores, down from βΉ340 crores in the previous year, primarily due to the recalibration of its domestic lounge business. The company posted a net loss of βΉ7.9 crores for the quarter, compared to a profit of βΉ16.9 crores in Q3 FY25. Despite the top-line hit, global lounge volumes surged 200% YoY, and the company completed two strategic acquisitions (Ten11 Hospitality and Easy To Travel) to diversify into railway lounges and international markets. The balance sheet remains stable with βΉ129 crores in cash and a net worth of βΉ326 crores.
- Q3 FY26 revenue plummeted to βΉ53.4 crores from βΉ340 crores in Q3 FY25, a decrease of approximately 84% YoY.
- Reported a net loss of βΉ7.9 crores for the quarter against a profit of βΉ16.9 crores in the same period last year.
- Global lounge transaction volumes showed strong growth, increasing by 80% QoQ and nearly 200% YoY.
- Strategic acquisitions of Ten11 Hospitality and Easy To Travel aimed at vertical integration in railways and global expansion.
- Maintained a healthy liquidity position with cash and cash equivalents of βΉ129 crores as of December 31, 2025.
Dreamfolks Services Limited has officially released the audio recording of its earnings conference call held on February 09, 2026. The call focused on the company's financial performance for the third quarter and the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025. This disclosure is a routine regulatory requirement under SEBI (LODR) Regulations to ensure transparency for all shareholders. Investors can access the recording to understand management's detailed commentary on operational growth and future outlook.
- Audio recording of the Q3 and 9M FY26 earnings call is now available for public access.
- The conference call was conducted on February 09, 2026, at 18:30 IST.
- The discussion covers the financial performance for the period ending December 31, 2025.
- Disclosure made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Dreamfolks reported a significant decline in financial performance for 9M FY26, with revenue dropping to βΉ607.9 crore from βΉ977.7 crore in the previous year. Profit After Tax (PAT) also halved to βΉ24.6 crore, impacted by transitions in the legacy domestic lounge business. To counter this, the company is pivoting through the strategic acquisitions of Easy To Travel (ETT) for global expansion and Ten11 Hospitality to operate railway lounges directly. Despite the financial dip, global lounge transactions surged 200% YoY, and the company maintains a strong cash position of βΉ129.5 crore.
- 9M FY26 Revenue fell to βΉ6,079 million compared to βΉ9,777 million in 9M FY25
- PAT for 9M FY26 decreased significantly to βΉ246 million from βΉ501 million in the prior year
- Acquired Ten11 Hospitality to own and operate railway lounges in Chennai, Mumbai, and Vadodara
- Global lounge transaction volumes grew by 200% YoY and 80% QoQ
- Maintains a healthy balance sheet with a net worth of βΉ3,262 million and cash of βΉ1,295 million
Dreamfolks Services Limited reported a severe decline in financial performance for Q3 FY26, with standalone revenue from operations dropping 84.5% YoY to βΉ525.62 million from βΉ3,400.66 million. The company swung to a net loss of βΉ68.10 million for the quarter, a sharp reversal from the βΉ183.37 million profit recorded in the same period last year. For the nine-month period ended December 2025, net profit nearly halved to βΉ275.52 million compared to βΉ538.83 million in the previous year. Amidst these results, the board also approved the re-appointment of Mr. Balaji Srinivasan as CTO for a five-year term starting September 2026.
- Standalone Revenue from Operations fell 84.5% YoY to βΉ525.62 million in Q3 FY26.
- Reported a Net Loss of βΉ68.10 million in Q3 FY26 compared to a Net Profit of βΉ183.37 million in Q3 FY25.
- 9M FY26 Net Profit declined by 48.8% to βΉ275.52 million from βΉ538.83 million YoY.
- Total expenses for the quarter at βΉ670.11 million exceeded total income of βΉ583.74 million.
- Board approved re-appointment of Balaji Srinivasan as Executive Director and CTO for 5 years effective September 2026.
Dreamfolks Services Limited reported a severe downturn in its Q3 FY26 financial results, with revenue from operations crashing to βΉ525.62 million from βΉ3,400.66 million in the same quarter last year. The company swung to a net loss of βΉ68.10 million, a significant decline from the βΉ183.37 million profit recorded in Q3 FY25. For the nine-month period, net profit has halved to βΉ275.52 million compared to βΉ538.83 million in the previous year. Amidst these results, the board has approved the re-appointment of Balaji Srinivasan as CTO for a five-year term.
- Revenue from operations fell 84.5% YoY to βΉ525.62 million in Q3 FY26.
- Reported a net loss of βΉ68.10 million for the quarter versus a profit of βΉ183.37 million YoY.
- Total expenses of βΉ670.11 million exceeded total income of βΉ583.74 million during the quarter.
- 9M FY26 net profit declined to βΉ275.52 million from βΉ538.83 million in 9M FY25.
- Re-appointed Balaji Srinivasan as Executive Director and CTO for a 5-year term starting September 2026.
Dreamfolks Services Limited has scheduled its earnings conference call for February 9, 2026, at 18:30 IST to discuss financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. The call will be led by top management, including Chairperson & MD Liberatha Kallat and CFO Shekhar Sood. This session will provide insights into the company's performance and strategic outlook following the release of its unaudited financial results. Investors can join via universal dial-in numbers or the provided Diamond Pass link.
- Earnings conference call scheduled for February 9, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST.
- Discussion will focus on Q3 and 9M FY26 financial performance ending December 31, 2025.
- Management team including CMD, CTO, CFO, and CBO will be participating in the call.
- Universal dial-in numbers provided: +91 22 6280 1373 and +91 22 7115 8236.
Dreamfolks Services Limited has filed its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The certificate, issued by Registrar MUFG Intime India Private Limited, covers the period ending December 31, 2025. The Registrar confirmed that zero Demat or Remat requests were received during this quarter. Furthermore, there are no pending requests from previous quarters, indicating efficient administrative processing of share-related activities.
- Compliance certificate submitted for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
- Registrar MUFG Intime confirmed zero Demat/Remat requests processed during the period
- No pending requests reported from any previous quarters
- Filing confirms adherence to SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018
Dreamfolks Services Limited has announced the closure of its trading window starting January 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI insider trading regulations. This closure is ahead of the declaration of the company's unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025. The restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives and will remain in effect until 48 hours after the results are made public. This is a standard regulatory procedure for listed companies in India during earnings cycles.
- Trading window closure begins on January 1, 2026, for all designated persons.
- The closure is related to the unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2025.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the financial results are officially declared to the stock exchanges.
- PAN freezing for designated persons will be facilitated through the NSDL portal as per SEBI circulars.
- The specific date for the Board Meeting to approve the results will be announced separately.
Dreamfolks Services Limited will invest βΉ36 crore (approximately USD 4 Million) to acquire a 60.24% stake in ETT Solutions DMCC. The acquisition will be through a combination of secondary purchase of shares and primary subscription to freshly issued shares. ETT will become a foreign subsidiary of Dreamfolks upon completion of the acquisition. This move aims to expand Dreamfolks' global lounge business and strengthen its market position outside India.
- Dreamfolks to invest βΉ36 crore in ETT Solutions DMCC
- Acquisition of 60.24% stake in ETT Solutions DMCC
- ETT Solutions DMCC reported a turnover of 7.6 Mn AED for ten months ended October 31, 2025
- ETT Solutions DMCC reported PAT of 0.8 Mn AED for ten months ended October 31, 2025
Dreamfolks Services Limited will invest βΉ36 crore (approximately USD 4 Million) to acquire a 60.24% stake in ETT Solutions DMCC. The acquisition will be through a combination of secondary purchase of shares and primary subscription to freshly issued shares. ETT Solutions DMCC will become a foreign subsidiary of Dreamfolks upon completion. ETT reported a turnover of 7.6 Mn AED and PAT of 0.8 Mn AED for the ten months ended October 31, 2025.
- Investing βΉ36 crore (approx.) / USD 4 Million in ETT Solutions DMCC
- Acquiring 60.24% stake in ETT Solutions DMCC
- ETT's turnover for ten months ended October 31, 2025 was 7.6 Mn AED
- ETT's PAT for ten months ended October 31, 2025 was 0.8 Mn AED
- ETT's Share Capital: AED 50,000
Dreamfolks Services Limited will acquire a 60.24% stake in ETT Solutions DMCC for approximately INR 36 crore (USD 4 Million). The acquisition will be through a combination of secondary purchase and primary subscription. ETT Solutions DMCC reported a turnover of 7.6 Mn AED and PAT of 0.8 Mn AED for the ten months ended October 31, 2025. This acquisition aims to expand Dreamfolks' global lounge business and strengthen its market position outside India.
- Acquiring 60.24% stake in ETT Solutions DMCC
- Total investment of INR 36 crore (approx.) / USD 4 Million
- ETT reported a turnover of 7.6 Mn AED for ten months ended October 31, 2025
- ETT reported PAT of 0.8 Mn AED for ten months ended October 31, 2025
- ETT Share Capital: AED 50,000
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Revenue from operations grew 13.8% YoY to INR 1,291.88 Cr in FY25. Airport lounge services contributed 93% of total revenue (INR 1,201.4 Cr), while non-lounge services (railway lounges, spa, golf) contributed 6.7% (INR 86.5 Cr). However, H1 FY26 revenue declined 13% YoY to INR 554.5 Cr from INR 637.7 Cr due to the discontinuation of key customer programs.
Geographic Revenue Split
Domestic operations accounted for approximately 93% of revenue in FY25. The company is aggressively scaling its global footprint, now covering 114 countries across Asia, Middle East, and Europe, including a 60% stake acquisition in Dubai-based 'Easy to Travel' in December 2025.
Profitability Margins
FY25 PAT was INR 65.05 Cr with a 5.0% margin. H1 FY26 PAT stood at INR 33.2 Cr with a margin of 5.9%, compared to 8.0% in H1 FY25. Gross profit margin for Q2 FY26 was 14.2%.
EBITDA Margin
FY25 EBITDA margin was 7.5% (INR 97.3 Cr). Adjusted EBITDA margin for H1 FY26 improved to 8.3% (INR 46.1 Cr) from 8.0% (INR 51.1 Cr) in H1 FY25, reflecting a focus on margin preservation despite revenue declines.
Capital Expenditure
The company operates an asset-light model but is vertically integrating into railway lounges, securing direct ownership of 3 premium railway lounge infrastructures (1 operational, 2 commencing soon). Net worth increased 25.8% YoY to INR 333.1 Cr as of September 2025.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CRISIL downgraded the rating to 'CRISIL BBB-/Stable/A3' from 'BBB+/A2' in July 2025. Borrowing costs are minimal as the company maintains a gearing of 0.00 and relies on internal accruals; interest coverage is expected at 80-100 times.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Lounge access rights and service procurement fees (93% of revenue), Employee benefit expenses (3.3% of revenue).
Import Sources
Not applicable as a service aggregator; however, global lounge access is sourced across 114 countries including Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Key Suppliers
Key lounge operators include TFS (Travel Food Services), Encalm Hospitality, Adani Digital, and Semolina Kitchens, though these are being phased out following the domestic business transition.
Capacity Expansion
Secured 3 premium railway lounges with direct operational control. Expanded global network to 1,500+ touchpoints across 114 countries.
Raw Material Costs
Employee benefit expenses stood at INR 42.57 Cr in FY25, representing 3.3% of total revenue. Service costs are managed through vendor credit and internal cash accruals.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Not applicable; operational efficiency is measured by employee costs being contained at 3.3% of revenue.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
29.40%
Growth Strategy
Execution of a four-pillar strategy: Global Expansion (acquiring 60% of Easy to Travel), Client Diversification (moving beyond banks to enterprise clients), Premium Lifestyle Services (adding 20+ services like golf and spa), and Technological Transformation of the proprietary platform.
Products & Services
Airport lounge access, railway lounge access, travel dining, spa & wellness, baggage wrapping, golf access, and members-only recreational facilities.
Brand Portfolio
DreamFolks
New Products/Services
Railway lounges and 20+ premium lifestyle services which contributed 6.7% to FY25 revenue and are expected to grow as the company pivots from airport lounge reliance.
Market Expansion
Targeting Southeast Asia and Middle East markets; acquisition of Dubai-based 'Easy to Travel' to accelerate global lounge business.
Market Share & Ranking
India's largest travel and lifestyle experiences aggregator with a dominant position in the domestic lounge market prior to the 2025 transition.
Strategic Alliances
Partnerships with RedBeryl, Grey Wall, and VFS Global to offer luxury social clubs, golf, and travel assistance.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Industry-wide shift toward spend-based benefit models (higher spend required for lounge eligibility) and a move toward holistic lifestyle aggregation rather than just travel enabling.
Competitive Landscape
Competition from direct lounge operators (TFS, Encalm) and other aggregators; DreamFolks is responding by vertically integrating into railway lounges.
Competitive Moat
Durable advantages include 13+ years of experience, a network of 1,500+ touchpoints, and a proprietary technology platform that integrates banks, card networks, and lounge operators.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to airport traffic and urbanization trends; economic migration leads to increased transit demand.
Consumer Behavior
Increasing demand for premium transit and lifestyle services (spa, golf, dining) across multiple touchpoints.
Geopolitical Risks
Strategic outcomes are impacted by changing market or policy environments and geopolitical landscape complexities.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with technology and sensitive data regulations is crucial; adherence to a Code of Conduct for Directors and Senior Management to manage conflicts of interest.
Environmental Compliance
Not disclosed in INR; company follows Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) standards.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
The discontinuation of the domestic lounge business (93% of revenue) and the loss of ICICI/Axis programs create significant uncertainty regarding the timeline for revenue recovery.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Historically 93% domestic; currently transitioning to a more balanced global revenue mix through the Dubai acquisition.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on lounge operators for service delivery; being mitigated by direct ownership of railway lounges.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Low risk due to continuous investment in the proprietary technological platform as a core strategic pillar.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Exposure to banks and card networks for receivables; managed through disciplined capital efficiency and a strong balance sheet.