Astrology consulting platform Astrotalk has brought in seasoned finance leader Deepak Khetan as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a move that comes as the startup gears up for a public listing in the next two years.
Khetan, who has previously steered the finance functions at GLS Group India, GlobalBees, and Edelweiss Financial Services, brings with him deep expertise in financial planning, compliance, and investor relations. At Astrotalk, he will be tasked with charting the company’s IPO roadmap, strengthening risk management systems, and ensuring regulatory preparedness. His mandate also extends to driving strategic investments, expanding internationally, and building long-term growth frameworks.
Founded by Puneet Gupta, Astrotalk has become one of India’s most prominent astrology-led platforms. Operating on a revenue-sharing model with more than 20,000 astrologers, it sees around 700,000 daily active users. Services are priced between ₹10 and ₹200 per minute, catering to a wide spectrum of customers.
The business metrics reflect a steep growth trajectory. According to internal numbers reviewed by Entrackr, Astrotalk closed FY25 with ₹1,182 crore in revenue and over ₹250 crore in profit, up from ₹651 crore revenue and ₹100 crore profit in FY24. The company is currently running at an annual revenue run-rate of ₹1,600 crore, underscoring the platform’s mass adoption.
Astrotalk has also been actively building its funding base. It raised $14 million in June last year, bringing total capital raised to $34 million from investors including Left Lane and Elev8 Capital. The firm is now eyeing a unicorn valuation in its upcoming round.
With Khetan at the financial helm and an IPO in sight, Astrotalk is setting the stage for what could be one of the most intriguing public debuts in India’s consumer-tech space — a blend of ancient astrology and modern-day digital scale.
-by Bhumika Rawat
