ZOMATO Q1 RESULTS
SpiceJet expects to restart ops of 10 grounded planes by April 2026
SpiceJet, grappling with financial difficulties, aims to revive its operations by restoring 10 grounded aircraft by April 2026, with some expected to be operational by early winter to meet peak demand. The airline reported a net loss of Rs 238 crore in the June quarter, impacted by a significant portion of its fleet being grounded.
Blinkit can break-even in Q4, says Nomura; raises Eternal target price
Nomura raised Eternal’s target price to Rs 370, projecting a 12% rally driven by Blinkit’s shift to an inventory-led model, store expansion, and expected breakeven by FY26. Food delivery remains the cash engine with strong growth prospects, while competition poses near-term risks.
Swiggy gets another buy call, this time from Nomura, with Rs 550 target price
Swiggy's stock receives a 'buy' rating from Nomura, setting a target price of Rs 550, citing disciplined execution and improved breakeven visibility. Ongoing product innovations like Bolt are helping Swiggy gain market share against Zomato. Motilal Oswal also upgraded Swiggy to 'BUY', anticipating multiple tailwinds and raising food delivery growth estimates for FY26-27.
Order now! With Zomato & Swiggy soaring, which stock should be in your portfolio?
Zomato and Swiggy have experienced significant growth, fueled by strong order volumes and improved quick commerce prospects. While GST rule changes initially caused concern, analysts believe the impact will be minimal as both companies adapt through platform fee adjustments.
SpiceJet shares fall 5% after airline reports Rs 234 crore net loss in Q1FY26
SpiceJet Share Price: SpiceJet reported a net loss of Rupees 234 crore in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026. This is a reversal from last year's profit. Revenue also declined significantly. Geopolitical issues and aircraft delays impacted performance. Passenger revenue and load factor remained relatively stable. The airline's net worth improved due to financial restructuring.
SpiceJet to unground 10 aircraft by April 2026, expansion underway to meet market demand
SpiceJet aims to restore grounded aircraft by April 2026, including several Boeing 737 NG, MAX, and Q400 planes. The airline has secured maintenance slots and dispatched engines for repair. SpiceJet received overhauled engines from StandardAero. SpiceJet raised funds and finalized a lease for ten Boeing 737s.
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Food delivery likely to get costlier on platform fee hike, GST levy
Food delivery is set to get costlier as Zomato, Swiggy and magicpin have raised platform fees ahead of the festive season, with an additional 18% GST on delivery charges effective September 22. Swiggy now charges Rs 15, Zomato Rs 12.50 (plus GST), and magicpin Rs 10 per order. The hikes highlight rising costs in India’s food delivery sector.
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.
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.
Varun Beverages Ltd forms JV with Everest International to make refrigerators
Varun Beverages has entered into a joint venture with Everest International Holdings, forming White Peak Refrigeration. VBL holds a 50% stake in the venture, which will focus on manufacturing visi-coolers and other refrigeration equipment. The company has invested ₹21.25 crore, acquiring 2,12,50,000 equity shares in White Peak Refrigeration Pvt Ltd.
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.
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.
Omnichannel jewellery retailer Bluestone narrows Q1 loss as revenue rises 41%
For the Bengaluru-based company, which announced its first results after listing on the Indian bourses, total expenses during the quarter rose 29% to Rs 538.4 crore, led by a 51% jump in employee benefit costs to Rs 62.9 crore.
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.
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.
RBL Bank shares rise 3% after Societe Generale acquires shares worth Rs 79 crore via bulk deal
RBI Bank share price: French lender Societe Generale executed a bulk deal in RBL Bank, purchasing over 31 lakh shares worth Rs 79 crore at an average price of Rs 250.57, while simultaneously offloading 1.29 lakh shares in another trade.
India Inc earnings downgrade drought shows first signs of breaking: Will Q2 mark the bottom?
The earnings decline for Indian companies might be nearing its end. Q1 saw the smallest downgrade cycle in a year. Large companies are showing stability. Oil and Gas sector boosted overall growth. Construction materials and telecom sectors are performing well. Textiles and consumer durables are facing challenges. Rural consumption revival and potential RBI policy changes could aid growth.
Not just groceries: Blinkit, Zepto & others turn festive bazaars on your phone
Quick commerce platforms in India, including BigBasket, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart, experienced a surge in sales during Raksha Bandhan and other festivals. These platforms, initially focused on grocery delivery, are expanding into electronics, apparel, and home furnishings, driven by changing consumer shopping patterns.
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