Zomato Q1 FY27 Results: Profit Soars 268% as Blinkit Powers Growth
By Kaushik Brahmakshatriya
Published On 24 July 2026..
Zomato Q1 FY27 Results
Eternal Limited, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, has posted a strong set of numbers for the first quarter of financial year 2026-27 (Q1 FY27), the period ended June 30, 2026. The company’s consolidated net profit climbed sharply on the back of explosive growth in its quick-commerce arm, Blinkit, even as overall spending on advertising and logistics rose steeply.
According to the exchange filing released on July 22, 2026, Eternal’s consolidated profit after tax touched ₹92 crore, marking a 268% jump compared to ₹25 crore in the same quarter last year. However, on a sequential basis, profit fell 47% from the ₹174 crore reported in the January-March 2026 quarter, reflecting the company’s continued heavy investment in expansion.
Zomato Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights
| Metric | Q1 FY27 (Apr-Jun 2026) | Q1 FY26 (Year-Ago) | YoY Change |
| Consolidated Revenue | ₹20,211 crore | ₹7,167 crore | +182% |
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹92 crore | ₹25 crore | +268% |
| EBITDA | ₹594 crore | ₹115 crore | +416.5% |
| Total Expenses | ₹20,314 crore | ₹7,433 crore | +173.2% |
| Total Income | ₹20,586 crore | ₹7,521 crore | +173.7% |
Revenue growth was overwhelmingly driven by Blinkit, the quick-commerce business that has now become the largest contributor to Eternal’s overall topline. Zomato’s core food delivery business also held its ground, contributing steady revenue, while the company’s dining-and-events platform, District, added further diversification to Eternal’s business mix.
Segment-Wise Financial Performance
| Business Segment | Q1 FY27 Revenue | Remarks |
| Food Delivery (Zomato) | ₹3,100 crore | Steady, profitable core business |
| District (Going-Out) | ₹318 crore | New growth vertical, dining & events |
| Blinkit (Quick Commerce) | Largest contributor | Fastest-growing segment overall |
How the Money Was Spent
Eternal’s spending also rose sharply this quarter. The company spent ₹945 crore on advertising and sales promotion as it continues to fight for market share in the crowded quick-commerce space. Delivery-related charges climbed to ₹3,150 crore, reflecting the scale of Blinkit’s expanding dark-store network across Indian cities.
In a separate corporate development announced alongside the results, Eternal signed a business transfer agreement to move its ‘Nugget by Zomato’ AI-support platform to its wholly owned subsidiary, Carthero Technologies Private Limited, for a cash consideration of ₹350 crore. The company said this internal restructuring move will not change the shareholding pattern of any group entity, and the transaction is expected to close wThe results paint a picture of a company still prioritising growth over profit margins. While the sequential profit decline may raise some near-term concerns, the scale of YoY revenue and EBITDA growth signals that Blinkit’s aggressive expansion strategy is paying off in terms of top-line traction. Analysts will likely watch closely to see whether profitability stabilises in the coming quarters as the quick-commerce business matures.ithin 30 days.
What It Means for Investors
The results paint a picture of a company still prioritising growth over profit margins. While the sequential profit decline may raise some near-term concerns, the scale of YoY revenue and EBITDA growth signals that Blinkit’s aggressive expansion strategy is paying off in terms of top-line traction. Analysts will likely watch closely to see whether profitability stabilises in the coming quarters as the quick-commerce business matures.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What was Zomato parent Eternal’s net profit in Q1 FY27?
Eternal reported a consolidated net profit of ₹92 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up 268% from ₹25 crore in the same period last year.
Q2. How much revenue did Eternal generate in Q1 FY27?
Consolidated revenue from operations came in at ₹20,211 crore, a 182% jump compared to ₹7,167 crore in Q1 FY26.
Q3. Why did profit fall compared to the previous quarter?
Net profit declined 47% sequentially from ₹174 crore in Q4 FY26, mainly due to increased spending on advertising, delivery logistics, and continued investment in Blinkit’s expansion.
Q4. Which business is driving Eternal’s growth the most?
Blinkit, the quick-commerce arm, has become Eternal’s largest revenue contributor, growing far faster than the core Zomato food delivery business.
Q5. What is the Nugget business transfer announced with the results?
Eternal is transferring its ‘Nugget by Zomato’ AI-support platform to its subsidiary Carthero Technologies Private Limited for ₹350 crore, as part of internal corporate restructuring.
Q6. When is Eternal’s AGM scheduled?
The company’s Annual General Meeting has been scheduled for August 26, 2026.
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