Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Zepto's FY25 Loss Widens 177%
Zepto, a fast-growing delivery company, has reported a big increase in losses for the fiscal year 2025.
Their net loss went up by 177% compared to the previous year, reaching Rs 3,367.3 crore.
However, their total sales also grew a lot, by 129% to Rs 9,668.8 crore.
This means they are selling more but also spending more.
Zepto is planning to go public and aims to raise about Rs 11,000 crore.
They have also appointed their founders and CFO as whole-time directors.
Other companies in the same business, like Swiggy's Instamart and Blinkit, have different ways of reporting their losses, making direct comparisons difficult.
Zepto's net loss widened by 177% year-on-year to Rs 3,367.3 crore in FY25.
Total sales for FY25 surged by 129% to Rs 9,668.8 crore.
Operational revenue is estimated to be between Rs 1,500 crore and Rs 2,000 crore.
Zepto is preparing for an IPO, targeting a capital raise of approximately Rs 11,000 crore.
Swiggy's Instamart reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 2,095 crore, while Blinkit's loss was Rs 292 crore.
- Who
- Zepto, a quick commerce company
- What
- Reported a 177% increase in net loss for FY25 and approved an Rs 11,000 crore IPO
- When
- FY25 (Fiscal Year 2025)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to rapid expansion and increased operational costs
Zepto's Growth Strategy
Competitors' Performance
Expansion vs. Profitability
Zepto's Growth Strategy
Zepto's rapid expansion and increased sales justify higher losses as a growth strategy.
Competitors' Performance
Competitors like Blinkit show more controlled losses, suggesting a more sustainable approach.
- Net Loss (FY25)
- Rs 3,367.3 crore
- Net Loss (FY24)
- Rs 1,214.7 crore
- Total Sales (FY25)
- Rs 9,668.8 crore
- Total Sales (FY24)
- Rs 4,223.9 crore
- Targeted Capital Raise
- Rs 11,000 crore ($1.3 billion)
- Adjusted EBITDA Loss (Swiggy Instamart, FY25)
- Rs 2,095 crore
- Adjusted EBITDA Loss (Blinkit, FY25)
- Rs 292 crore
- Operational Revenue (Estimated)
- Rs 1,500 crore - Rs 2,000 crore
- Recent Funding
- $450 million
- Total Funding
- $2.3 billion
- Valuation
- $7 billion