Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Zomato's Blinkit Sees Growth Amidst Margin Challenges
Zomato, a food delivery company, is growing quickly, especially in its quick commerce arm, Blinkit, which delivers groceries and other items rapidly.
Blinkit's sales are soaring, but the company's profits have taken a hit.
This is due to investing heavily in growth, particularly by opening many new stores.
While revenue has jumped significantly, the company is still losing money on each sale.
This aggressive expansion may lead to better margins and profits down the line.
Customers delayed purchases because of tax changes.
The company expects profit to improve in the coming years.
Zomato's consolidated revenue surged 183% year-over-year in Q2FY26.
Quick commerce net order value (NOV) grew 137% Y-o-Y, driven by Blinkit.
Operating profit margin decreased due to store expansion.
Blinkit added 272 stores sequentially, with a goal of 3,000 stores by March 2027.
The company's adjusted operating loss was Rs 160 crore in the July-September period.
- Who
- Zomato (Blinkit)
- What
- Experiencing rapid expansion and growth in quick commerce, with increased revenue, but facing margin pressures.
- When
- Q2FY26
- Where
- India
- Why
- Seeking to expand its quick commerce business
Zomato
Market Analysts
Profitability vs. Growth
Zomato
Prioritizing rapid expansion to capture market share, potentially delaying short-term profitability.
Market Analysts
Expecting margin improvements and a focus on long-term sustainability.
Operational Costs
Zomato
Facing higher operating costs from rapid store expansion.
Market Analysts
Expecting store expansion to be a key growth driver.
- Q2FY26 Consolidated Revenue
- Rs 13,590 crore, up 183% Y-o-Y
- Quick Commerce NOV Growth
- 137% Y-o-Y (27% Q-o-Q)
- Blinkit Store Count
- 1,816 (Q2), aiming for 3,000 by March 2027
- Operating Profit Margin
- 1.8% (down 295 bps Y-o-Y)
- Net Profit
- Rs 65 crore, down 63% Y-o-Y
- Blinkit's GOV Growth
- 152% Y-o-Y (31% Q-o-Q)