The foodtech major’s consolidated net profit declined 57.2% to INR 59 Cr in Q3 FY25 from INR 138 Cr in the same quarter last year.

By Ananta Agarwal and Ashna Teresa Britto (Reuters) -Indian food delivery major Zomato's third-quarter profit more than halved on Monday, as rising competition in the quick commerce space and increased spending on opening more fulfilment centres for its Blinkit platform weighed on margins.

Food delivery upstart Zomato has reported financials for Q3'25. While along expected lines, Blinkit still reported losses as investment speeds up.

A significant portions of Zomato's expenses came from purchases of stock-in-trade which grew to ₹1,510 crore from ₹783 crore earlier.

India's Zomato reported a 57% fall in third-quarter profit on Monday as its margins continued to face pressure from increased spending on opening more centres to fulfil orders at its Blinkit quick commerce platform.