The Crayons Network

Delhi, India Founded: 1986 • Age: 40 yrs Listed Acquired By YAAP
Communication and marketing strategy services are provided by the firm.

About The Crayons Network

The Crayons Network is a publicly listed company based in Delhi (India) founded in 1986 by Kunal Lalani, and was acquired by YAAP in July 2022. Communication and marketing strategy services are provided by the firm. The company has 112 employees. Its Indian entity Crayons Advertising Limited reported revenue of β‚Ή320 Cr. Its focus areas include Marketing Services and Full Service Marketing Agency.

Company details

The Crayons Network was founded in 1986 and is based in Delhi, India. Operations focus on the communication and marketing sectors, where strategy services are delivered to clients. Core activities include developing marketing plans and communication frameworks tailored to business needs. The company operates primarily in the Indian market, serving various industries through established professional networks. Leadership is provided by founder Kunal Lalani.

  • Headquarters Delhi, India
  • Employees 112
  • Founders Kunal Lalani
  • Stage Public
  • Sectors
    Business Services
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  • Website thecrayonsnetwork.com
  • Social LinkedIn X
  • Acquired by YAAP (Jul 2022)
  • Legal Name Crayons Advertising Ltd.
Key Metrics
  • Market Cap
    ₹65.59 Cr

    CRAYONS-SM · NSE

  • Share Price
    ₹26.85

    0.00% today

  • Revenue
    ₹313 Cr

    FY 2025-26 · +33.8% YoY

  • EBITDA
    ₹4.97 Cr

    Margin 1.6%

  • Net Profit
    ₹3.76 Cr

    FY 2025-26 · -64.5% YoY

  • P/E (TTM)
    18.6x

    P/B 0.5x

  • Investors
  • Employee Count
    112
  • Acquired by
    YAAP

    (Jul 2022)

Investors in The Crayons Network

The Crayons Network has secured backing from 1 investor. Prominent investors backing the company include YAAP.

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InvestorDescriptionFounded YearDomainLocation
Content discovery, design, and marketing services are provided by YAAP.
2015yaap.inMumbai, India
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Board of directors of Crayons Advertising Limited (The Crayons Network)

Crayons Advertising Limited is the primary company behind The Crayons Network. The board of Crayons Advertising Limited currently have 5 directors; the longest-serving is Kunal Lalani, appointed in 1986. 13 earlier directors have ceased.

DirectorDesignationAppointedTenureEntity
Kunal Lalani
DIN 00002756
Managing Director01 Aug 198640 yrs 2 moCrayons Advertising Limited
Vimi Lalani
DIN 00010548
Director01 Jan 200224 yrs 9 moCrayons Advertising Limited
Surendra Pagaria
DIN 02945040
Director21 Jan 20233 yrs 9 moCrayons Advertising Limited
Ashraye Lalani
DIN 08371173
Whole-time director27 Aug 20251 yr 2 moCrayons Advertising Limited
Navratan Baid
DIN 00251523
Director24 Mar 20267 moCrayons Advertising Limited

People of The Crayons Network

13 people are tracked at The Crayons Network (10 in leadership, 3 in team); the tracked headcount is 112.

NameRoleGroup
FounderLeadership
Anant Sagar
Associate Creative DirectorLeadership
Amit Chouhan
Head - Operations & TechnologyLeadership
Prashant Kumar
Associate Creative DirectorLeadership
Jonam Bocaj
Executive Creative DirectorLeadership
Samir Datar
Chief Strategy OfficerLeadership
Nawal Minj
Associate Vice PresidentLeadership
Amit Chaudhary
Associate Vice PresidentLeadership
Ganesh Tiskar
Senior Art DirectorLeadership
Hina Gulati
Associate Vice PresidentLeadership
Jiten A. Parekh
ManagerTeam
Narayan Sharma
ManagerTeam
Dikshi Ganotra
Sr. Manager- StrategyTeam
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IPO & Listings of The Crayons Network

The Crayons Network is a publicly listed company on the NSE with ticker symbol CRAYONS in India, operating in the Commercial services sector. As a publicly traded entity, the company provides investors with opportunities to participate in its growth story through equity ownership. The listing enables access to capital markets, enhances corporate visibility, and provides liquidity for shareholders while maintaining transparency through regulatory compliance and regular financial disclosures.

  • IPO date02 Jun 2023
  • Listed onNSE: CRAYONS
  • Listed entityCrayons Advertising Ltd.
  • Exchange sectorCommercial services
  • ISININE0OFK01019
  • Share price₹25.95 (+4.85% on the day) · 2026-10-14
  • Market capitalisation₹60.5 Cr
  • Price to earnings16.8
  • EPS (diluted, trailing year)₹1.54
  • Volume (last session)4,000

Financials of The Crayons Network

Exchange-reported figures of Crayons Advertising Limited, the listed company behind The Crayons Network (NSE: CRAYONS-SM).

Financial Highlights

FY 2025-26 Β· Consolidated
Revenue
₹313 Cr
+33.8% YoY
EBITDA
₹4.97 Cr
-37.4% YoY
Profit After Tax
₹3.76 Cr
-64.5% YoY
Net Worth
₹121 Cr
+3.4% YoY
Total Assets
₹141 Cr
+12.5% YoY
Total Debt
₹14.28 Cr
+163.0% YoY

Revenue vs Net Profit ₹ Cr

Margin trends

Financial summary ₹ Cr

MetricsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24
Income statement
Revenue313234234
Revenue growth+33.8%+0.1%-
EBITDA4.977.9421.35
EBITDA margin+1.6%+3.4%+9.1%
Profit before tax6.2910.1623.41
Net profit3.7610.5918.06
Net profit margin+1.2%+4.5%+7.7%
EPS (β‚Ή)1.544.487.18
Balance sheet
Total assets141126115
Net worth121117107
Total debt14.285.434.87
Cash & bank17.5415.2315.74
Net working capital90.8686.3090.24
Cash flow
Cash from operations(4.68)5.32(22.23)
Cash from investing(3.34)(3.86)(14.05)
Cash from financing10.34(0.24)28.06
MetricsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Income statement
Revenue245192202276193105161
Revenue growth+27.3%-4.6%-26.9%+43.2%+83.4%-34.8%-
EBITDA3.977.0720.6119.083.081.173.11
EBITDA margin+1.6%+3.7%+10.2%+6.9%+1.6%+1.1%+1.9%
Profit before tax5.409.2422.7722.522.350.301.80
Net profit3.726.7317.4216.971.770.361.16
Net profit margin+1.5%+3.5%+8.6%+6.2%+0.9%+0.3%+0.7%
EPS (β‚Ή)1.522.766.929.227.170.585.18
Balance sheet
Total assets12712011366.6548.5152.6652.93
Net worth11711310653.8337.2435.6335.50
Total debt8.795.434.8711.059.6115.3315.28
Cash & bank7.1412.8713.6915.3617.853.075.87
Net working capital72.0483.8987.0340.5918.4117.7310.67
Cash flow
Cash from operations0.970.39(25.25)(1.25)9.88(1.92)(10.71)
Cash from investing(3.24)0.76(12.18)(2.07)11.641.206.85
Cash from financing2.36(0.24)28.060.65(6.84)(1.36)(1.67)
ParticularsMar 2023Dec 2022
Revenue76.6782.43
Other income0.733.15
Total expenses71.7876.67
EBITDA4.895.76
EBITDA margin+6.4%+7.0%
Depreciation0.320.31
Interest0.350.15
Profit before tax4.958.45
Tax1.022.33

Financial Statements

Figures in ₹ Cr; negatives in brackets. Updated 28 Oct 2026
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24
Revenue313234234
Revenue growth+33.8%+0.1%-
Other income6.975.564.42
Total expenses308226213
Employee cost0.0016.0114.92
EBITDA4.977.9421.35
EBITDA margin+1.6%+3.4%+9.1%
Depreciation4.642.461.41
Interest1.010.880.95
Profit before tax6.2910.1623.41
Tax2.162.716.22
Net profit3.7610.5918.06
Net profit margin+1.2%+4.5%+7.7%
EPS (β‚Ή)1.544.487.18
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24
Equity & liabilities
Share capital24.4324.4324.43
Reserves & surplus96.3990.4780.18
Shareholders' funds (net worth)121117107
Minority interest4.321.451.31
Secured loans8.855.434.87
Unsecured loans5.430.000.00
Total debt14.285.434.87
Total liabilities141126115
Assets
Gross block26.1520.6817.88
Net block13.467.045.89
Capital work in progress0.004.151.02
Investments14.6213.537.98
Inventories0.000.000.00
Sundry debtors11211896.51
Cash & bank balances17.5415.2315.74
Loans & advances55.4134.7458.21
Total current assets185168170
Total current liabilities94.2782.0680.22
Net working capital90.8686.3090.24
Total assets141126115
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24
Opening cash8.967.7415.96
Net cash from operating activities(4.68)5.32(22.23)
Net cash from investing activities(3.34)(3.86)(14.05)
Net cash from financing activities10.34(0.24)28.06
Net change in cash2.321.22(8.22)
Closing cash17.5415.2315.74
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24
Growth
Sales growth+33.8%+0.1%-
EBITDA growth-37.4%-62.8%-
PBT growth-38.1%-56.6%+9997.0%
Net income growth-64.5%-41.4%-
Profitability & leverage
Net income margin+1.3%+3.2%+7.4%
Return on capital employed-+9.3%+21.5%
Return on net worth-+6.7%+16.1%
Debt / equity-0.050.05
Long-term debt / equity-0.040.05
Interest cover306.0616.064.76
Efficiency & per share
Fixed asset turnover-12.1413.08
Inventory turnover-0.000.00
Debtors turnover-2.342.42
EPS (β‚Ή)1.544.487.18
Dividend per share (β‚Ή)0.000.000.00
Book value per share (β‚Ή)0.0047.0342.82
ParticularsMar 2023Dec 2022
Revenue76.6782.43
Other income0.733.15
Total expenses71.7876.67
EBITDA4.895.76
EBITDA margin+6.4%+7.0%
Depreciation0.320.31
Interest0.350.15
Profit before tax4.958.45
Tax1.022.33
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Revenue245192202276193105161
Revenue growth+27.3%-4.6%-26.9%+43.2%+83.4%-34.8%-
Other income7.045.494.505.461.521.652.68
Total expenses241185181257189104158
Employee cost0.0015.0114.0511.497.516.618.65
EBITDA3.977.0720.6119.083.081.173.11
EBITDA margin+1.6%+3.7%+10.2%+6.9%+1.6%+1.1%+1.9%
Depreciation4.612.441.391.100.931.141.42
Interest1.000.880.950.921.321.382.57
Profit before tax5.409.2422.7722.522.350.301.80
Tax1.682.485.865.920.740.170.64
Net profit3.726.7317.4216.971.770.361.16
Net profit margin+1.5%+3.5%+8.6%+6.2%+0.9%+0.3%+0.7%
EPS (β‚Ή)1.522.766.929.227.170.585.18
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Equity & liabilities
Share capital24.4324.4324.4318.002.252.252.25
Reserves & surplus92.1486.2979.5335.8334.9933.3833.25
Shareholders' funds (net worth)11711310653.8337.2435.6335.50
Secured loans8.795.434.8711.059.6115.3314.28
Unsecured loans0.000.000.000.000.000.001.00
Total debt8.795.434.8711.059.6115.3315.28
Total liabilities12712011366.6548.5152.6652.93
Assets
Gross block26.0320.6117.8215.8425.8533.2937.21
Net block13.407.005.855.1911.2918.8423.55
Capital work in progress0.004.151.020.000.000.000.00
Investments18.0911.099.937.025.976.272.89
Inventories0.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Sundry debtors90.6211290.4362.8759.0260.1175.55
Cash & bank balances7.1412.8713.6915.3617.853.075.87
Loans & advances48.1533.3955.7825.8420.288.548.50
Total current assets14615816010497.1571.7289.92
Total current liabilities73.8774.4072.8763.4878.7453.9979.25
Net working capital72.0483.8987.0340.5918.4117.7310.67
Total assets12712011366.6548.5152.6652.93
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Opening cash6.605.6915.0617.733.055.1210.66
Net cash from operating activities0.970.39(25.25)(1.25)9.88(1.92)(10.71)
Net cash from investing activities(3.24)0.76(12.18)(2.07)11.641.206.85
Net cash from financing activities2.36(0.24)28.060.65(6.84)(1.36)(1.67)
Net change in cash0.090.91(9.37)(2.67)14.68(2.08)(5.53)
Closing cash7.1412.8713.6915.3617.853.075.87
ParticularsFY 2025-26FY 2024-25FY 2023-24FY 2022-23FY 2021-22FY 2020-21FY 2019-20
Growth
Sales growth+27.3%-4.6%-26.9%+43.2%+83.4%-34.8%-
EBITDA growth-43.9%-65.7%+8.0%+519.5%+163.3%-62.4%-
PBT growth-41.6%-59.4%+1.1%+858.3%+683.3%-83.3%-35.5%
Net income growth-44.7%-61.4%+2.7%+858.8%+391.7%-69.0%-
Revenue CAGR (3Y)-3.9%-0.1%+24.3%+19.6%+1.5%-14.8%-
EBITDA CAGR (3Y)-40.7%+31.9%+160.2%+83.1%+0.7%-26.5%-
Profitability & leverage
Net income margin+1.5%+3.5%+8.4%+6.0%+0.8%+0.1%+0.7%
Return on capital employed-+8.7%+26.5%+40.7%+7.7%+4.2%+8.4%
Return on net worth-+6.2%+21.2%+36.4%+4.9%+1.0%+3.4%
Debt / equity-0.050.100.230.340.430.43
Long-term debt / equity-0.030.050.090.210.360.41
Interest cover-156.2519.014.945.1261.404,600.00152.07
Efficiency & per share
Fixed asset turnover-10.0111.9813.236.512.985.57
Inventory turnover-0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Debtors turnover-2.052.634.523.231.552.17
EPS (β‚Ή)1.522.766.929.227.170.585.18
Dividend per share (β‚Ή)0.000.000.000.000.000.000.00
Book value per share (β‚Ή)0.0045.3242.5629.91165.51158.34157.76

Timeline of The Crayons Network

3 dated milestones of The Crayons Network across 37 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.

  1. Founded The Crayons Network is founded.
  2. Exit Acquired by YAAP.
  3. IPO Lists on the stock exchange (IPO).

Web traffic of The Crayons Network

The website of The Crayons Network (thecrayonsnetwork.com) receives about 2.8K visits a month.

  • Monthly visits
    2.8K

    ▲ 39% vs previous month

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Crayons Network

The Crayons Network was founded in 1986.

The Crayons Network is headquartered in Delhi, India. It is registered at Delhi, Delhi, India.

The Crayons Network has 112 employees.

The primary company behind The Crayons Network, Crayons Advertising Limited, reported revenue of β‚Ή320 Cr for FY 2026, up 34% year on year.

The Crayons Network was founded in 1986 and is based in Delhi, India. Operations focus on the communication and marketing sectors, where strategy services are delivered to clients. Core activities include developing marketing plans and communication frameworks tailored to business needs. The company operates primarily in the Indian market, serving various industries through established professional networks. Leadership is provided by founder Kunal Lalani.

Yes, The Crayons Network is publicly traded on NSE under the ticker symbol CRAYONS.

The Crayons Network has 1 investor. Key investors include YAAP.

The Crayons Network operates through Crayons Advertising Limited.

Yes. The Crayons Network was acquired by YAAP in July 2022.

The legal entities of The Crayons Network currently have 7 directors, including Vimi Lalani, Kunal Lalani, Navratan Baid and others.

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