Urban Company LimitedQuarter ended September 30, 2026 Results & Financial Update
Urban Company Limited: Quarter ended September 30, 2026 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹537.29 Cr, PAT ₹-182.48 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.
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Urban Company Limited delivered consolidated revenue from operations of INR 537.29 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a 41.38% increase compared to INR 380.03 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total income stood at INR 578.45 crore against INR 412.66 crore a year ago.
Net loss for the quarter widened to INR 182.48 crore compared to a loss of INR 59.33 crore in Q2 FY25, primarily driven by deliberate, aggressive strategic investments in scaling the InstaHelp housekeeping category, alongside higher employee benefits and operational expenditures across business segments.
Total expenses for the quarter expanded to INR 745.67 crore from INR 461.73 crore in Q2 FY25, reflecting higher purchases of stock-in-trade, increased employee benefit expenses of INR 181.92 crore, and other operational expenses amounting to INR 431.29 crore.
Net Transaction Value (NTV) on a consolidated basis grew 39% year-on-year to INR 1,432 crore, while total orders delivered surged 103% year-on-year to 15.1 million. Annual transacting users reached nearly 10 million, representing a 35% growth over the previous year.
Segmentally, India Consumer Services (ex-InstaHelp) generated external revenue of INR 336.38 crore with a segment profit of INR 43.39 crore. The Native segment reported external revenue of INR 105.37 crore with a segment loss of INR 7.95 crore, while International business contributed INR 75.00 crore in revenue and INR 5.74 crore in segment profit.
The InstaHelp segment expanded rapidly, posting external revenue of INR 20.54 crore and a segment loss of INR 173.12 crore, reflecting targeted customer acquisition costs, introductory pricing, and supply investments ahead of festive demand.
Other income for the quarter included INR 7.68 crore received towards full and final settlement of an insurance claim for inventory destroyed in a warehouse fire at Bhiwandi during the previous financial year.
The Board of Directors approved a proposal to raise funds up to INR 2,500 crore through the issuance of equity shares or other convertible securities via preferential allotment, qualified institutions placement, or private placement, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
01 · Business model
What does Urban Company do?
Urban Company Limited operates as India's leading technology-driven home services platform, connecting registered consumers with verified service professionals for a wide array of household needs, including cleaning, repairs, salon, and spa services.
The group's operational model spans multiple reportable segments, primarily India Consumer Services (excluding InstaHelp), Native branded appliances, International business spanning the UAE, Singapore, and KSA, and InstaHelp focusing on daily cleaning and housekeeping.
Revenue is generated via marketplace commissions on service transactions, marketplace sales of maintenance tools, products, and consumables to active service partners, and direct consumer sales of native-branded appliances such as water purifiers.
The platform drives scale through density, compounding repeat user behavior, and regular partner enablement, supported by a growing network of active service professionals receiving structured insurance, earnings support, and tiered benefits.
02 · Historical context
What shaped the business before this quarter
The company transitioned its legal identity from UrbanClap Technologies India Limited to Urban Company Limited, reflecting its broader brand evolution.
Equity shares of the company were successfully listed on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) and BSE Limited (BSE) on September 17, 2025.
The Partner Welfare Trust, established to administer the Partner Stock Ownership Plan, 2022, was dissolved effective July 30, 2026, following the sale of all held shares and full remittance of proceeds to beneficiaries.
03 · Financial snapshot
Current quarter vs the two useful baselines
| Metric | Quarter ended September 30, 2026 | Year-ago | Previous quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | ₹537.29 Cr | ₹380.03 Cr | ₹528.34 Cr |
| Total income | ₹578.45 Cr | ₹412.66 Cr | ₹566.17 Cr |
| Profit before tax | ₹-175.29 Cr | ₹-59.33 Cr | ₹-83.75 Cr |
| Profit after tax | ₹-182.48 Cr | ₹-59.33 Cr | ₹-92.12 Cr |
| EPS | ₹-1.20 | ₹-0.40 | ₹-0.60 |
04 · Why it moved
Why the quarter looked the way it did
What drove revenue
Revenue from operations reached INR 537.29 crore, up 41.38% YoY from INR 380.03 crore, underpinned by strong order volume expansion and scaling across operating segments.
India consumer services (ex-InstaHelp) external revenue reached INR 336.38 crore, comprising INR 264.91 crore from services and INR 71.47 crore from product and consumable sales to partners.
Native branded product sales contributed external revenue of INR 105.37 crore, growing 39.73% YoY from INR 75.41 crore, aided by premium product introductions such as the RO Water Purifier M3 Pro.
International business revenue grew to INR 75.00 crore from INR 41.19 crore in Q2 FY25, supported by recovery in the UAE business and strong growth across Singapore and KSA joint venture operations.
InstaHelp scaled rapidly to deliver external revenue of INR 20.54 crore, up from INR 1.43 crore in Q2 FY25, driven by a 63% QoQ increase in fulfilled orders to 6.2 million.
What drove margins
Employee benefits expense rose to INR 181.92 crore compared to INR 113.75 crore in Q2 FY25, reflecting organizational scaling and team expansion.
Purchases of stock-in-trade increased to INR 151.42 crore from INR 102.63 crore a year ago, offset by inventory changes of INR (39.70) crore.
Other expenses expanded to INR 431.29 crore from INR 236.47 crore in Q2 FY25, driven by marketing outlays, network expansion, and platform investments.
While the core India Consumer Services segment delivered a positive segment result of INR 43.39 crore and International operations contributed INR 5.74 crore, heavy investments in InstaHelp resulted in a consolidated segment loss of INR (131.94) crore.
05 · Demand, customers & order book
Where demand is coming from
Orders delivered reached 15.1 million, up 103% YoY, while annual transacting users reached nearly 10 million, up 35% YoY.
Active service professionals earned average monthly net earnings in-hand of INR 30,708 in H1 FY27 for approximately 97 hours of work per month.
06 · Segments, products & geography
Which parts of the business are doing the work
Segments and products
Achieved NTV of INR 963 crore, up 26.3% YoY against a tougher base, with active service professionals' average monthly net earnings reaching INR 30,708 in H1 FY27.
Recorded NTV of INR 132 crore, up 35% YoY, with loss margins narrowing by 220 bps YoY to (6.8)% of NTV; filter attach rates held at ~75%.
Delivered NTV of INR 267 crore, up 66% YoY (52% in constant currency), with operating margins expanding 190 bps YoY to 2.0% of NTV.
Fulfilled 6.2 million orders (up 63% QoQ) with NTV of INR 71 crore; Adjusted EBITDA loss per order improved to INR (279) from INR (346) in Q1 FY27.
Geography and market mix
Tier 2 cities in India continued to outpace Top 8 cities, registering NTV growth of approximately 37% YoY.
Both regions delivered strong and profitable growth, with the UAE business fully recovering from earlier conflict-related disruptions.
KSA joint venture (Yammak, with SMASCO) grew NTV by 153% YoY to INR 93 crore, with Adjusted EBITDA losses narrowing to INR (16) crore from INR (20) crore a year ago.
07 · Strategy & new businesses
How the company is trying to change its growth mix
The Board granted in-principle approval to explore residential air conditioners as a new line of business under the Native segment, leveraging the company's first-hand insights from servicing millions of units annually.
The Board approved raising up to INR 2,500 crore via equity shares or convertible securities to provide strategic flexibility for investing across business segments and pursuing selective inorganic opportunities.
08 · Reported developments
What changed operationally
Core business demonstrated robust growth with expanding margins, including a 213% YoY increase in Adjusted EBITDA (ex-InstaHelp) to INR 30 crore.
09 · Pressure points & risks
What is not going smoothly
Consolidated net loss widened to INR 182.48 crore for the quarter, driven by aggressive capital allocation toward scaling InstaHelp and competitive pricing pressures.
10 · Items worth noticing
The line items that can distort a quick read
Other income for Q2 FY27 includes INR 7.68 crore received as full and final settlement for inventory destroyed in a warehouse fire at Bhiwandi on May 12, 2025.
11 · Cash flow & balance sheet
Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.
The company closed the quarter with INR 1,901 crore in cash and treasury investments.
12 · Management guidance & targets
What management is targeting from here
Management remains on track for Adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28 and an Adjusted EBITDA of INR 1,000 crore by FY31.
With festive e-commerce sales shifting entirely to Q3 FY27, the company expects combined Q2 and Q3 FY27 Native NTV growth of 50-55% YoY.
13 · Beyond the numbers
What changed beyond the numbers
ESOP Trust Transfer
During the half-year ended September 30, 2026, the ESOP Trust transferred 2,06,11,561 equity shares pursuant to stock option exercises under ESOP 2015.
14 · Previous-quarter changes
What changed since the previous quarter
InstaHelp fulfilled orders grew 63% QoQ to 6.2 million, with NTV increasing 34% QoQ to INR 71 crore.
InstaHelp Adjusted EBITDA loss per order improved sequentially to INR (279) from INR (346) in Q1 FY27 due to network densification.
15 · Key Q&A
The quarter, answered directly
What does Urban Company do?
Urban Company Limited operates as India's leading technology-driven home services platform, connecting registered consumers with verified service professionals for a wide array of household needs, including cleaning, repairs, salon, and spa services.
What is the clearest takeaway from Quarter ended September 30, 2026?
Urban Company Limited delivered consolidated revenue from operations of INR 537.29 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking a 41.38% increase compared to INR 380.03 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total income stood at INR 578.45 crore against INR 412.66 crore a year ago.
What drove revenue or demand?
Revenue from operations reached INR 537.29 crore, up 41.38% YoY from INR 380.03 crore, underpinned by strong order volume expansion and scaling across operating segments.
What mattered most for margins or profitability?
Employee benefits expense rose to INR 181.92 crore compared to INR 113.75 crore in Q2 FY25, reflecting organizational scaling and team expansion.
What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?
The Board granted in-principle approval to explore residential air conditioners as a new line of business under the Native segment, leveraging the company's first-hand insights from servicing millions of units annually.
What is management guiding or targeting from here?
Management remains on track for Adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28 and an Adjusted EBITDA of INR 1,000 crore by FY31.
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17 · Next filing checkpoints
What the next disclosure can confirm or change
- 01
Native Segment Expansion: Monitor the commercial evaluation and board approvals regarding the proposed entry into residential air conditioners under the Native segment.
- 02
Capital Raise Execution: Track shareholder postal ballot voting and subsequent execution details for the approved fundraising of up to INR 2,500 crore.
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InstaHelp Unit Economics: Observe the progression of InstaHelp loss per order and scaling metrics toward achieving the targeted Adjusted EBITDA breakeven by Q3 FY28.
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