Q1FY26 Results: Quick Commerce Surpasses Food Delivery in NOV, Revenue Soars 67% YoY

India’s leading food-tech and quick commerce company posted robust results in Q1FY26, powered by rapid growth in quick commerce and strong expansion in B2C segments. The quarter marked a major milestone as quick commerce overtook food delivery in Net Order Value (NOV) for the first time in the company's history.

Adjusted Revenue Jumps 67% YoY

The company reported a 67% year-on-year (YoY) rise in Adjusted Revenue, reaching ₹7,563 crore for Q1FY26—up from ₹4,520 crore in Q1FY25. This also represented a 22% sequential growth over Q4FY25.

More impressively, the firm has now delivered over 50% YoY revenue growth for 11 consecutive quarters, underscoring sustained momentum across consumer-facing verticals.

Quick Commerce Emerges as Growth Engine

One of the standout achievements this quarter was the remarkable 127% YoY growth in quick commerce (Blinkit). For the first time, quick commerce NOV surpassed food delivery NOV, highlighting a clear shift in consumer preferences toward faster, smaller basket deliveries.

• Quick commerce segment loss stood at ₹42 crore, reflecting continued investment in infrastructure, dark stores, and last-mile capabilities.
  
  
• The operational metrics also tell a compelling story:
  
  
  • Average Monthly Transacting Customers (MTUs): 22.9 million (Food Delivery), 16.9 million (Quick Commerce)
    
    
  • Combined Monthly Delivery Partners 752,000+: 313,000+
    
    
  • Restaurants
  • Store Count: 1,544
    
    

Food Delivery Margins Improve Despite Slower Growth

While food delivery growth moderated, the segment showed healthy profitability trends:

• EBITDA margin improved to 5.0% of NOV, up from 3.9% a year ago.
  
  
• Adjusted Revenue from Food Delivery stood at ₹2,657 crore, with an Adjusted EBITDA of ₹451 crore.
  
  
• The segment continued to benefit from:
  
  
  • Focus on high-margin orders
    
    
  • Platform fee optimization
    
    
  • Reduced discounting under the Zomato Gold program
    
    

EBITDA Under Pressure from Strategic Investments

Despite the top-line growth, Adjusted EBITDA declined 42% YoY to ₹172 crore, largely due to:

• Heavier investments in quick commerce, going-out, and new categories
  
  
• Rising marketing and operational costs
  
  
• Expansion into newer geographies and lower-penetration zones
  
  

However, the management views these investments as crucial for long-term growth and platform dominance, particularly in high-frequency categories.

NOV Crosses ₹20,000 Cr Milestone

The company’s total Net Order Value (NOV) for B2C businesses reached ₹20,183 crore in Q1FY26:

• Up 55% YoY
  
  
• Up 16% QoQ
  
  
• Quick Commerce contributed nearly half of the total NOV
  
  

With this scale, the company’s annualized NOV is nearing $10 billion, validating its leadership in India’s evolving digital commerce space.

Profit & Outlook

• The firm reported a consolidated profit of ₹25 crore, with a total comprehensive income of ₹98 crore.
  
  
• Losses in segments like Going-Out (₹48 crore) and Other Initiatives (₹45 crore) indicate the company’s readiness to absorb short-term pain for future dominance.
  
  

Looking ahead, management has revised its FY27 growth forecast, targeting 20%+ NOV growth, while aiming to try exceed 15% in FY26. The shift signals a pragmatic approach in balancing growth with sustainable profitability.

Conclusion

This quarter marks a strategic inflection point for the company. With quick commerce overtaking food delivery in NOV, and profitability improving in core operations, the business is evolving into a multi-vertical consumer platform. Despite short-term EBITDA pressures, the long-term story remains compelling—anchored in scale, speed, and customer stickiness.