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Urban Company posts 37% growth in Q2 FY26, losses balloon due to Insta Help push

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Urban Company posts 37% growth in Q2 FY26, losses balloon due to Insta Help push
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Urban Company posts 37% growth in Q2 FY26, losses balloon due to Insta Help push Home services marketplace Urban Company has reported strong topline growth during the second quarter of FY26, though its bottom line took a hit due to heavy investments in its newly launched vertical, Insta Help. According to the company’s quarterly financial results, Urban Company's revenue from operations rose 37% year-on-year to Rs 380 crore, while its net transaction value (NTV) grew 34% to Rs 1,030 crore. Urban Company’s India Consumer Services, which includes categories like cleaning, beauty, and repair, clocked Rs 262 crore in revenue. Its annual transacting users stand at 7.4 million, while its monthly active professionals increased to 57,251 during the quarter. Income from the native water purifier surged 179% to Rs 75 crore in Q2 FY26. Revenue from its international business stood at Rs 41 crore, while Insta Help, the company’s new daily housekeeping vertical launched earlier this year, has processed 468,000 orders in October 2025 with minimal revenue. With the new launch, the company has to expand its team as its employee benefits, marketing, and other overheads led its total expenditure to increase to Rs 462 crore in Q2 FY26, resulting in a net loss of Rs 59 crore, compared to a loss of Rs 1.82 crore in Q2 FY24. On a sequential basis, the firm posted a net profit of Rs 6.94 crore in Q1 FY26. According to Urban Company’s shareholders' letter, it expects consolidated EBITDA losses to continue in the near term as it invests aggressively in scaling Insta Help, which it sees as a large, high-frequency category critical to strengthening its core platform. At the end of September 2025, Urban Company’s total current assets stood at Rs 1,939 crore, providing ample liquidity to fund new initiatives and expansion. “While we are not yet generating free cash flow, our goal is to build a platform that maximizes long-term FCF per share and delivers lasting value to every shareholder,” said Abhiraj Singh Bhal, co-founder and CEO of Urban Company.

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Go Digit posts Rs 2,088 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26, PAT spikes 30%

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Go Digit posts Rs 2,088 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26, PAT spikes 30%
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Go Digit General Insurance Limited reported steady growth in the second quarter of FY26, with operating revenue (net premium) rising 10% to Rs 2,088 crore from Rs 1,891 crore in Q2 FY25. Its profit also grew 30%, crossing the Rs 100 crore threshold during the quarter. Net premiums written also saw a rise of 9% this quarter to Rs 2,109 crore in Q2 FY26 compared to Rs 1,928 crore in the same quarter last year, according to its quarterly results reported on the NSE. The firm’s income from investments grew significantly to Rs 320 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 284 crore in the second quarter of FY26, steered by a stronger investment portfolio performance. In the end, its total income for Q2 FY26 stood at Rs 2,408 crore, against Rs 2,175 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Go Digit experienced rising expenses in Q2 FY26, including commissions and brokerage costs, which amounted to Rs 603 crore. These expenses stood at Rs 573 crore in Q2 FY25. Employee benefits also saw a slight increase, with expenses totaling Rs 91.5 crore in Q2 FY26. These increases contributed to the overall 10% rise in the firm's expenses during the quarter to Rs 2,334 crore. In terms of claims, the company paid out Rs 1,098 crore in claims during Q2 FY26 against Rs 851 crore in Q2 FY25. There was also a change in outstanding claims, decreasing to Rs 426 crore in Q2 FY26 compared to Rs 483 crore in Q1 FY25. The company’s PAT (Profit after Tax) increased by 30% to Rs 116.5 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 89.5 crore in Q2 FY26. For the half year, the company’s profit rose 34% to Rs 255 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 191 crore in H1 FY25. At the end of the day, Go Digit’s share price was trading at Rs 363.75 per share, giving the company a total market capitalization of Rs 33,586 crore ($3.8 billion).

Eternal posts 2.8X revenue growth in Q2 FY26; EBIT remains negative at Rs 137 Cr

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Eternal posts 2.8X revenue growth in Q2 FY26; EBIT remains negative at Rs 137 Cr
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Eternal posts 2.8X revenue growth in Q2 FY26; EBIT remains negative at Rs 137 Cr Foodtech and quick commerce platform Eternal (formerly Zomato) released its financial results for Q2 FY26 on Thursday. The Gurugram-based company reported a 63% decline in profit for the quarter ending September 2025, while its revenue nearly tripled. Importantly, excluding other income of Rs 352 crore and interest costs of Rs 86 crore, Zomato’s parent Eternal posted a negative EBIT of Rs 137 crore in the last quarter. Eternal’s revenue from operations grew 2.8X to Rs 13,590 crore in Q2 FY26 in contrast to Rs 4,799 crore in Q2 FY25, as per the firm’s consolidated financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Eternal operates several business units, including a food marketplace, Hyperpure, and a quick commerce platform, BlinkIt. Income from Eternal’s food delivery business (Zomato) contributed 18% of the total revenue in Q2 FY26, growing 23% to Rs 2,485 crore from Rs 2,012 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from the quick commerce segment (Blinkit) saw significant growth, rising 8.5X to Rs 9,891 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,156 crore in Q2 FY25. However, Hyperpure saw a fall of 30.5% to Rs 1023 crore during the second quarter of FY26. Earnings from the 'Going-out' segment and other non-operating income brought the Eternal Group’s total revenue to Rs 13,942 crore in Q2 FY26. On a half yearly basis, the company’s revenue grew 2.3X to Rs 20,757 crore in H1 FY26 as compared to Rs 9,005 crore in H1 FY25. The cost of material accounted for 56% of the total expense; this cost grew by 5.8X to Rs 7,742 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 1,334 crore in Q2 FY25. Delivery and related charges increased by 58% to Rs 2,213 crore in Q2 FY26. Employee benefit cost rose 46% to Rs 865 crore while spending on advertising and marketing almost doubled to Rs 806 crore in Q2 FY26. Overall, the company’s total expenditure increased by 2.8X to Rs 13,813 crore in Q2 FY26, up from Rs 4,783 crore in Q2 FY25. The 5.8X surge in material cost led the company's profit to fall by 63% to Rs 65 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 176 crore in Q2 FY25. On a per-unit basis, the Gurugram-based company spent Rs 1.02 to earn every rupee of revenue during the quarter ending September 2025. Eternal’s share price (as of 15:14 PM) is trading at Rs 342.85, giving the foodtech platform a market capitalization of Rs 3,32,985 crore (approximately $37.92 billion).

CarTrade posts Rs 193 Cr in revenue, profit doubles to Rs 64 Cr

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CarTrade posts Rs 193 Cr in revenue, profit doubles to Rs 64 Cr
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CarTrade posts Rs 193 Cr in revenue, profit doubles to Rs 64 Cr Automobile classifieds platform CarTrade announced its financial results for the second quarter of FY26, reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in revenue and a two-fold rise in profit compared to Q2 FY25. CarTrade’s revenue from operations grew 25% to Rs 193.41 crore in Q2 FY26 in contrast to Rs 154.2 crore in Q2 FY25. The company also added another 28.73 crore in other income, taking its total income for Q2 FY26 to Rs 222.14 crore. The Mumbai-based company operates across three segments: Consumer, Remarketing, and Classifieds. Revenue from the Consumer segment accounted for 39.4% of total operating income, rising to Rs 76.24 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 55.62 crore in Q2 FY25. The Remarketing and Classifieds segments contributed Rs 62.62 crore and Rs 55.5 crore, respectively. On the expense front, employee benefits accounted for 55% of total spending, increasing 11% to Rs 77.5 crore during the period. CarTrade’s total expenses grew modestly by 5% to Rs 142.2 crore in Q2 FY26. A 25% year-on-year rise in operating revenue, coupled with controlled expenses, helped the firm double its profit to Rs 64 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 30.7 crore in Q2 FY25. On a half-yearly basis, the company’s revenue rose 24% year-on-year to Rs 366.45 crore, while its profit more than doubled to Rs 111.13 crore. The firm has also appointed Varun Sanghi as its Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and senior management personnel.

Swiggy losses widens 74% to Rs 1,092 Cr in Q2 FY26, Instamart grows 2X

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Swiggy losses widens 74% to Rs 1,092 Cr in Q2 FY26, Instamart grows 2X
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Swiggy reported a 54% YoY rise in operating revenue to Rs 5,561 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 3,601 crore a year earlier, while losses jumped over 74% during the quarter. Swiggy, the foodtech and quick commerce major, recorded a 54% year-on-year rise in operating revenue to Rs 5,561 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 3,601 crore in Q2 FY25. Despite the strong topline growth, the Bengaluru-based firm’s losses swelled by more than 74% in the quarter, according to its consolidated financial statements filed with the stock exchanges. Scootsy Logistics contributed the largest share, 46%, to Swiggy’s overall operating revenue. Its income grew 76% year-on-year to Rs 2,560 crore in Q2 FY26, up from Rs 1,453 crore in the same quarter last year. Swiggy’s food delivery business also grew strongly, rising 22% year-on-year to Rs 1,923 crore in Q2 FY26, and accounted for nearly 35% of the company’s total revenue during the quarter. Swiggy’s quick commerce arm, Instamart, also posted strong growth, with revenue doubling to Rs 980 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 490 crore in Q1 FY25. Swiggy’s Dine Out, Genie, Swiggy Mini and other non-operating income took its total revenue to Rs 5,620 crore in Q2 FY26. On the cost front, procurement of FMCG products for supply chain distribution accounted for 34.9% of Swiggy’s total expenses, rising 69% year-on-year to Rs 2,342 crore in Q2 FY26. Delivery expenses grew 30% to Rs 1,426 crore during the quarter. The company spent Rs 690 crore on employee benefits and Rs 1,039 crore on advertising, which surged 94% year-on-year. Depreciation and amortization expenses also increased 132% to Rs 304 crore. Overall, Swiggy’s total expenses for the quarter increased 56% to Rs 6,711 crore from Rs 4,309 crore in Q2 FY25. A 56% rise in total expenses, led by a 94% increase in advertising costs and a 132% jump in depreciation and amortization, widened Swiggy’s losses by over 74% to Rs 1,092 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 626 crore in Q2 FY25. For the first half of FY26, Swiggy reported revenue of Rs 10,522 crore, up 54% from Rs 6,824 crore in H1 FY25. However, its losses also widened by 85% to Rs 2,289 crore during the same period. Recently, Swiggy sold its stake in Rapido for Rs 1,968 crore to Prosus-owned MIH Investments One B.V. and Rs 431.5 crore to Setu AIF Trust and WestBridge, netting Rs 2,399.5 crore in total and earning over 2.5x returns on an investment made less than four years ago.

Thyrocare posts Rs 216 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit rises 81%

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Thyrocare posts Rs 216 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit rises 81%
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Thyrocare posts Rs 216 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26; profit rises 81% Diagnostics major Thyrocare Technologies posted a strong performance in the second quarter of FY26, reporting strong growth in both revenue and profit, supported by higher testing volumes across its diagnostic and imaging segments. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations grew 22% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 216.5 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 177.36 crore in Q2 FY25, as per its filings with the stock exchanges. Sequentially, the company’s revenue rose 12% from Rs 193 crore in Q1 FY26. The growth was primarily driven by the diagnostic testing services segment, which contributed over 93% of total revenue, while the imaging services segment (including PET-CT and radiopharmaceuticals) accounted for Rs 14.2 crore during the quarter. Thyrocare’s profit after tax jumped 81% YoY to Rs 47.9 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to Rs 26.4 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, aided by margin expansion and operational leverage. For the first half of FY26, the company recorded a net profit that grew 71% to Rs 86.1 crore from Rs 50.4 crore in H1 FY25. The company’s EBITDA margin improved to 33%, with total expenses growing at a slower pace (10% YoY) than revenue. During the quarter, the cost of materials consumed rose to Rs 59.8 crore, while employee benefits expenses stood at Rs 33.2 crore. Thyrocare’s board has also approved a 2:1 bonus issue, allotting two fully paid-up shares for every existing share held by shareholders as of the record date. The board also declared an interim dividend of Rs 7 per share for FY26, with October 24 set as the record date. At the end of H1FY26, Thyrocare had a total current asset of Rs 323 crore with cash and bank balances of Rs 70 crore. The company is currently traded at Rs 1270.5 (as on 12.35 PM) with the total market capitalization of Rs 6,754 crore ($767 million).

Freshworks posts $205 Mn revenue in Q2 CY25, cuts losses by 80%

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Freshworks posts $205 Mn revenue in Q2 CY25, cuts losses by 80%
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Freshworks posts $205 Mn revenue in Q2 CY25, cuts losses by 80% Freshworks' operating revenue grew to $204.7 million in the quarter ending June 2025 from $174 million in Q2 CY24, its regulatory filing accessed from NASDAQ shows. SaaS firm Freshworks registered an 18% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of the ongoing calendar year (2025). Meanwhile, the company narrowed its losses from operations by 80% during the same period. “Freshworks delivered another strong quarter, exceeding our previously provided financial estimates in Q2 with 18% year-over-year revenue growth to $204.7 million, a 29% operating cash flow margin, and 27% adjusted free cash flow margin,” said Dennis Woodside, Chief Executive Officer and President of Freshworks. The company registered a 4% Quarter-on-quarter growth from $196 million in Q1 CY25. For the full fiscal year, it registered 20.8% growth from $596 million in CY23 to $720 million in CY24. Freshworks provides marketing, sales, support, and IT solutions through a portfolio of products: Freshservice, Freshdesk, Freshmarketer, Freshchat, and Freshsales to global companies. Moving over to the cost side, Freshworks’s sales and marketing formed 52% of the overall expenditure, which saw a decline of 8.7% to $95 million in Q2 CY25. The company’s spending on research, employees, and general overhead took the overall cost to $182 million in Q2 CY25. The decent increase in growth and controlled cost mechanism helped Freshworks to reduce its losses from operations by 80% to $9 million in Q2 CY25 from $44 million in Q2 CY24. The company anticipates generating revenue between $822.9 million and $828.9 million in the full financial year of CY25, with a YoY growth between 14%-15%.

Info Edge posts Rs 729 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26

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Info Edge posts Rs 729 Cr revenue in Q2 FY26
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Info Edge (India) Ltd, the parent company of Naukri.com, 99acres, and Jeevansathi, reported a 12% increase quarter-on-quarter in its revenue to Rs 729 crore for the quarter ended September 2025. Revenue from Naukri.com accounted for 76% of the total income, which grew 11% to Rs 545 crore in Q2 FY26 from Rs 492 crore in Q2 FY25. Meanwhile, its real estate vertical, 99acres, recorded a 14% QoQ jump in revenues to Rs 122.4 crore in Q2 FY26. The other segment, which includes platforms such as Shiksha and Jeevansathi, saw the highest growth at 21%, reaching Rs 61.6 crore during the quarter. For the half-year ended September 2025, Info Edge’s total revenues grew 12% year-on-year to Rs 1,373.2 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 1229.7 crore in H1 FY25. During the first half of FY26, recruitment solutions accounted for 74% of the revenue, which rose 10% to Rs 1,015.3 crore from Rs 923.4 crore in H1 FY25. 99acres rose 15.1% to Rs 216.8 crore in H1 FY26 from Rs 188.4 crore in H1 FY25. Meanwhile, the other verticals including Shiksha and Jeevansathi recorded a 19.7% growth to Rs 141.1 crore. Info Edge Ventures is also set to lead ShipGlobal’s pre-Series A round, investing in 2,143 preference shares for Rs 15 crore. Post this, Info Edge will hold 23.81% of ShipGlobal. Info Edge had also announced an investment of Rs 12 crore in its wholly-owned subsidiary, Zwayam Digital Private Limited, which operates in the SaaS space, offering sourcing and screening recruitment solutions. For the first quarter, the company’s operating revenue rose to Rs 791 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 677 crore in Q1 FY25, while its profit grew by 32% to Rs 343 crore in Q1 FY26, compared to Rs 259 crore in Q1 FY25. As of 15:15 PM, Info Edge is trading at Rs 1,347, down 1.5% from today’s opening price. The firm’s market capitalization stands at Rs 86,966 crore.

Indiqube posts Rs 309 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; controls losses

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Indiqube posts Rs 309 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; controls losses
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Indiqube posts Rs 309 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26; controls losses Managed workspace solutions provider Indiqube has posted its quarterly results for the first time since being listed on NSE on July 30, 2025. The company grew 27% while controlling its losses in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal year (Q1 FY26). The company’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 309 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 242 crore in Q1 FY25, according to its financial statement sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). IndiQube reported a total income of Rs 324 crore in Q1 FY26, a significant increase from Rs 251 crore in Q1 FY25. This growth was largely driven by Rs 15 crore earned from other income during the quarter. The company did not disclose a revenue breakdown for the quarter. On the expense side, employee benefits increased 18% to Rs 20 crore in Q1 FY26. Finance cost accounted for 29% of the expense which increased 49% to Rs 110 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 74 crore in Q1 FY25, while depreciation and amortization rose to Rs 143 crore. Overall, Indiqube’s total expenses for the quarter increased 29% to Rs 374 crore from Rs 290 crore in Q1 FY25. At the end, the firm reported a 12% decrease in its loss to Rs 37 crore in Q1 FY26 as compared to Rs 42 crore in Q1 FY25. However, due to finance and depreciation accounting for nearly 68% of the expense, Indiqube reported positive EBITDA of Rs 203 crore in Q1 FY26. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.21 to earn a rupee of operating revenue. We have reported numbers according to the Indian Accounting Standards whereas for IGAAP Eq. revenue and profit stood at Rs 313 crore and Rs 19 crore respectively for the quarter Q1 FY26. Indiqube Spaces’ Rs 700 crore IPO, comprising a Rs 650 crore fresh issue and Rs 50 crore offer for sale, was open from July 23–25, 2025, at a price band of Rs 225–Rs 237 per share. The company raised Rs 374 crore from anchor investors at the upper band before the issue, which was oversubscribed 12.41 times overall. Despite a grey market premium indicating a possible 4–10% listing gain, the shares debuted weak on July 30, 2025, listing at Rs 216 on the NSE and Rs 218.70 on the BSE at an 8.9% and 7.7% discount to the issue price, respectively. Currently, Indiqube’s share price is trading at Rs 219.81, giving it a total market capitalization of Rs 4,634 crore (about $528 million).

Swiggy posts Rs 4,961 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26, losses soar 96%

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Swiggy posts Rs 4,961 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26, losses soar 96%
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Swiggy posts Rs 4,961 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26, losses soar 96% Foodtech and quick commerce major Swiggy has reported a 54% year-on-year growth in its operating revenue which spiked to Rs 4,961 crore during Q1 FY26 as compared to Rs 3,222 crore Q1 FY25. However, the Bengaluru-based company’s losses almost doubled in the same period. Scootsy Logistics contributed a major 46% of Swiggy’s overall operating collection. Income from this entity increased by 78% YoY to Rs 2,259 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 1,268 crore in Q1 FY25. Swiggy’s food delivery business continues to be one of the major contributors, accounting for 36% of the total collection in Q1 FY26. Revenues from this vertical grew 19% to Rs 1,800 crore from Rs 1,518 crore in Q1 FY25. The company’s quick commerce segment also saw remarkable growth, with revenue surging by 2X to Rs 806 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 374 crore in Q1 FY25. The segment's gross order value (GOV) growth was driven by an increase in order frequency and the addition of new dark stores. Swiggy’s Dine Out, Genie, Swiggy Mini and other non-operating income took its total revenue to Rs 5,048 crore in Q1 FY26. On the cost side, the procurement of FMCG products for supply chain distribution formed 33% of its overall cost which increased by 72% to Rs 2,064 crore in Q1 FY26. Meanwhile, the delivery charges saw 26% growth to Rs 1,313 crore in Q1 FY26. Swiggy spent Rs 686 crore and Rs 1,036 crore on employee benefits and advertising, respectively. Overall, Swiggy’s total expenses for the quarter increased 60% to Rs 6,244 crore from Rs 3,908 crore in Q1 FY25. The 60% growth in expenditure led losses to increase by 96% to Rs 1,197 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 611 crore in Q1 FY25. Recently Swiggy reshuffled its board as Sumer Juneja from SoftBank and Anand Daniel from Accel resigned from their roles as nominee directors on Swiggy’s board. Following these departures, Swiggy appointed Faraz Khalid, CEO of Middle East commerce platform noon, as an independent director. Swiggy shares were trading at Rs 404 at the end of Thursday with a total market capitalization of Rs 1,00,730 crore.

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