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Eternal logs ₹936 Cr ad spend as Q4 PAT jumps 346%, powered by Blinkit’s rapid growth.

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Zomato reported ₹174 crore in profit and ₹17,292 crore in revenue, marking a 196% year-on-year growth. The standout performer was Blinkit, which surged 674% to ₹13,232 crore, emerging as the company’s primary growth engine.

While the core food delivery business grew 33%, and Hyperpure saw a decline, the results highlight a clear shift toward quick commerce as a high-growth segment. The rapid expansion of Blinkit reflects changing consumer behaviour, with increasing demand for instant delivery and convenience-led services.

However, despite a strong Q4 performance, Zomato’s FY26 profit fell to ₹366 crore, impacted by rising advertising, delivery, and employee costs. This underscores the ongoing challenge of balancing growth with profitability in a competitive market.Quick commerce is becoming a key driver of growth in the food delivery ecosystem.

Bottom line: Zomato’s results show that while revenue growth remains strong, cost pressures and shifting business models are redefining profitability in the sector.

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