Chennai-based HR solutions company CIEL HR Services reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹12 crore for the half year ended September 2025, a 55 per cent increase over ₹7 crore it posted in the corresponding period last year. Revenue for the half year went up by 34 per cent at ₹927 crore (₹689 crore).
The improved profitability was supported by the rising contribution of the HR Platform businesses within the overall portfolio.
For the half year, EBITDA reached ₹25 crore, marking a 51.6 per cent year-on-year growth (₹16 crore), says a release.
“We continue to prioritise market segments with steady demand for HR solutions and rapid adoption of our technology-led platforms. The introduction of our new vertical structure and platforms from Thomas International, along with enhancements to our existing platforms and offerings leveraging AI technologies, positions us well to sustain growth momentum and drive further margin expansion in the coming quarters,” said K Pandiarajan, Executive Chairperson of CIEL HR Group
CIEL HR operates in two businesses — HR Services and HR Platforms such as Talent Assessment and Development by Jombay and Thomas Assessments.
The company got the SEBI approval for its IPO in February of this year. The proposed IPO is a combination of fresh issue of equity shares worth ₹335 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 47.4 lakh shares by promoters and other selling shareholders, according to the DRHP.