ZOMATO Q1 PROFIT

GST reforms, festive demand to boost food delivery and Q-commerce, say analysts

Food delivery and quick commerce companies anticipate growth. GST reforms and increased spending are key factors. The festive season may boost demand. While GST changes could raise delivery costs, subscription models might help. Some industry players see limited direct benefits. The real test lies in the upcoming festive season. A stronger growth cycle is expected.

Ola Electric auditor raises alarm; Urban Company's pre-IPO deal

Ola Electric's auditor draws attention to missing internal controls at a key subsidiary. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

SpiceJet Q1 Results: Airline slips into red with Rs 234 crore YoY loss, revenue falls 36%

SpiceJet faced a setback in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025. The budget carrier announced a consolidated net loss of Rupees 234 crore. This contrasts with a net profit of Rupees 158 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations also declined significantly. It fell by 36 percent year-on-year, reaching Rupees 1,060 crore.

Oyo Q1 FY26 PAT doubles YoY to Rs 200 crore; revenue grows 47% to Rs 2,019 crore

Oyo has reported a profit after tax of over Rs 200 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, with revenue growing 47% to Rs 2,019 crore. The company's Gross Booking Value surged 144% to Rs 7,227 crore, driven by hotel openings and premiumization.

Food delivery sector will surpass 20% growth over the next two to four quarters: Report

According to the report, food delivery growth has decelerated in recent quarters, with gross order value (GOV) growth easing from 19-20% in FY24 to 18% in FY25 for food delivery aggregators Zomato and Swiggy.

Smallcap multibagger stock hits 5% upper circuit after Rs 5.5 crore investment by Porinju Veliyath

Fratelli Vineyards shares: Investor Porinju V Veliyath bought 5 lakh shares worth ₹5.5 crore. The move coincides with the GST Council’s shift to a simplified two-slab GST 2.0 structure, which hikes taxes on sin goods to 40%.

Motilal Oswal upgrades Swiggy to ‘buy’ rating, sees 32% upside potential. Should you invest?

Motilal Oswal projects stronger growth for food delivery and quick commerce, upgrading Swiggy to ‘buy’ with a Rs 560 target and maintaining Eternal at Rs 420. Easing competition, GST reforms, and festive demand are expected to drive profitability, boosting investor confidence in the sector.

NTPC shares in focus after Tanda Thermal Power Station Stage-I shutdown

NTPC shares are set to be in focus after the state-run power producer announced the permanent closure of its Tanda Thermal Power Station, Stage I, effective September 1. The facility comprised four units of 110 MW each. The shutdown, approved by the competent authority and communicated to the CEA, aligns with NTPC’s ongoing portfolio optimisation strategy.

Festive cheer with GST 2.0; Amazon’s $200 million NBFC bet

Happy Friday! Ecommerce is expected to win big this festive season on the back of new GST relief. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

Zomato, Swiggy face Rs 180-200 crore GST hit, plan to pass on burden to delivery partners, customers

Zomato and Swiggy are set to face an additional GST burden of Rs 180-200 crore annually following a GST Council clarification. The companies intend to pass on the incremental tax, potentially reducing delivery workers' earnings and possibly introducing a levy for consumers. This development arises amid slowing growth for both firms, impacting their operating profits.

Reliance's Oil-to-Chemicals profit margins largely unaffected by Russian crude: Jefferies

Jefferies reports Reliance Industries' O2C profitability shows minimal dependence on Russian crude due to offsetting logistics costs. The company's O2C profitability is tracking a strong 15 per cent year-on-year growth in the first half of 2026, supported by firm auto fuel margins and European diesel spreads. Reliance maintains compliance with Western sanctions and can adapt to potential Russian crude sanctions.

ETtech Explainer: Why food delivery, ecomm firms are hiking platform fees ahead of festive season

Swiggy, Zomato, and Myntra are increasing platform fees ahead of the festive season to offset rising operational costs and boost margins. Swiggy's fee is now Rs 15, while Zomato's is Rs 12. Myntra has increased its fee to Rs 25. These hikes are timed to coincide with peak spending periods, when customers are more likely to absorb the additional charges.

Zomato, Swiggy's GST woes; Amazon's $200-million Axio deal

With the overhaul of India's GST regime, food delivery companies Zomato and Swiggy stare at a new tax burden. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit delivery fees to face 18% GST. What it means for investors

India’s food delivery and quick commerce firms face higher costs after the GST Council brought delivery fees under Section 9(5) of the CGST Act, making them liable for 18% GST. Analysts estimate this could raise costs by Rs 2 per Zomato order and Rs 2.6 for Swiggy, pressuring margins as the sector remains a key driver of India’s digital economy.

Small and mid-cap firms lag behind large caps in Q1 earnings show

An ETIG analysis reveals that small and mid-cap firms underperformed large caps in the June quarter, with profit growth hitting multi-quarter lows. Large caps saw improved profit and sales growth, maintaining stable profit margins, while smaller firms experienced declines.

Swiggy hikes platform fee to Rs 15 in third revision in three weeks

This comes in the background of strong festive season demand and widening losses in the April-June quarter. The restaurant aggregator had raised its platform fee to Rs 14 per order from Rs 12 during Independence Day, which was later rolled back. Per the Swiggy app, the platform fee is inclusive of GST.

Swiggy raises platform fee to Rs 15 in select markets amid surge in orders

Swiggy has increased its platform fee to Rupees 15 in high-demand areas. This follows a recent increase to Rupees 14. The move aims to improve unit economics. Zomato currently charges Rupees 10 plus GST. Swiggy's losses have increased due to investments in Instamart. Rapido's Ownly service is providing competition with lower commission rates for restaurants in Bengaluru.

Eternal shares rise 2% as Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 12 ahead of festive season

Zomato's parent company, Eternal, saw shares rise by 2% after increasing its platform fee to Rs 12, mirroring a similar move by competitor Swiggy ahead of the festive season's expected surge in demand. While Zomato's profits declined YoY, revenue increased. Swiggy's losses doubled due to investments in its Instamart vertical.

Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 12 ahead of festive season

Zomato has increased its platform fee to Rs 12, following Swiggy's hike to Rs 14 amidst rising festive season demand. Both companies are facing financial pressures due to investments in quick commerce, with Zomato reporting a profit drop and Swiggy incurring increased losses. They also face new competition from Rapido's Ownly, which offers lower commission rates to restaurants.

Klarna IPO: Swedish fintech giant Klarna’s US stock debut to raise $1.27B at $14B valuation as KLAR enters the buy now, pay later war

Klarna IPO is making global headlines as the Swedish fintech giant prepares for its big US stock debut. Klarna is aiming to raise $1.27 billion and secure a $14 billion valuation, marking one of the most closely watched IPOs of 2025. Known for its buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, Klarna has built a huge user base across 26 countries. This IPO will test not only Klarna’s strength but also the future of the BNPL market as KLAR steps into Wall Street’s spotlight.

JSW Cement Q1 profit before exceptional item & tax at Rs 164.74cr, revenue up 7.8%

JSW Cement Ltd reported a multi-fold increase in its profit before exceptional items and tax of Rs 164.74 crore for the first quarter ended June 2025.

Is India's Q1 GDP growth overestimated? The surprise behind the better-than-expected 7.8% number

HSBC India warns that India’s June quarter GDP growth of 7.8% may be overstated due to low deflators, especially in services and manufacturing. Inflation adjustments risk inflating real growth. External pressures like US tariffs and GST revenue impacts pose further challenges. Economists emphasize cautious optimism and stress the need to monitor growth sustainability amid evolving fiscal and global dynamics.

Robust Q1 GDP numbers reflect India's resilience: Economic Affairs Secretary