With another Zepto IPO on investors' minds, comparisons are surfacing between established retail profitability and quick-commerce growth spending.
DMart posted FY25 revenue of ₹57,790 Cr with a net profit of ₹2,927 Cr, underscoring a mature, profit-oriented retail model.
Zepto reported FY25 total sales of ₹9,669 Cr against a net loss of ₹3,367 Cr, reflecting continued investment in growth over near-term profitability.
Blinkit's FY25 revenue stood at ₹5,206 Cr, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of ₹292 Cr — smaller losses than Zepto but still short of breakeven.
The core takeaway: revenue scale alone doesn't indicate business quality. Investors are urged to examine whether revenue converts to cash flow, how long a company can sustain losses, and what its actual path to profitability looks like before an IPO.
