Urban Company Reports Q2 FY26 Loss Amid Strategic Investments in Insta Help
Urban Company's Q2 FY26 results show 37% YoY revenue growth to ₹380.00 crore, with 34% increase in Net Transaction Value to ₹1,030.00 crore. Despite growth, company reports ₹35.00 crore Adjusted EBITDA loss, mainly due to ₹44.00 crore investment in new Insta Help service. Core business remains profitable with ₹10.00 crore Adjusted EBITDA. India Consumer Services and Native segments show strong growth, while International business reaches breakeven. Insta Help scales to 468,000 orders in October 2025, representing 15% of India orders. Company expects continued losses as it invests in Insta Help, but maintains strong cash position of ₹2,136.00 crore.

*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
Urban Company , a leading tech-enabled home services platform, has reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, showcasing strong revenue growth but a shift to loss as the company invests heavily in its new Insta Help vertical.
Revenue Growth and Expansion
Urban Company's consolidated revenue from operations grew by 37% year-over-year to ₹380.00 crore in Q2 FY26. Excluding the impact of deconsolidating its Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) operations, which transitioned to a joint venture, the year-over-year growth was even more impressive at 44%.
The company's Net Transaction Value (NTV) increased by 34% year-over-year (excluding KSA) to ₹1,030.00 crore, driven by broad-based growth across all segments including India Consumer Services, Native, and International markets.
Strategic Investments and Profitability
Despite the strong top-line growth, Urban Company reported an Adjusted EBITDA loss of ₹35.00 crore for Q2 FY26. This loss was primarily attributed to significant investments in Insta Help, the company's newly launched daily housekeeping service, which incurred an Adjusted EBITDA loss of ₹44.00 crore.
Excluding Insta Help, the core business remained profitable with an Adjusted EBITDA of ₹10.00 crore, or 0.9% of NTV.
Segment Performance
| Segment | NTV Growth (YoY) | Revenue Growth (YoY) | Adjusted EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Consumer Services (Ex Insta Help) | 19% | 24% | ₹18.00 Cr (2.4% of NTV) |
| Native | 164% | 179% | ₹(9.00) Cr (-9.0% of NTV) |
| International (Ex KSA) | 73% | 66% | Breakeven |
| Insta Help | N/A | N/A | ₹(44.00) Cr |
India Consumer Services (excluding Insta Help) saw healthy growth driven by new user acquisition and strong traction in core categories. The segment's Adjusted EBITDA margin declined year-over-year due to increased investments in training, audits, and customer acquisition.
Native, the company's branded product segment, continued its strong momentum with significant growth in both NTV and revenue. The segment's Adjusted EBITDA margin improved substantially year-over-year, reflecting operating leverage and scale benefits.
The International business (excluding KSA) delivered robust growth across UAE and Singapore markets, achieving Adjusted EBITDA breakeven for the combined operations.
Insta Help: A Strategic Growth Driver
Insta Help, launched in February 2025, has shown promising early traction. In just eight months, it scaled to 468,000 orders in October 2025, representing about 15% of India orders. While currently loss-making due to upfront investments, management views Insta Help as a significant long-term opportunity to strengthen Urban Company's core platform.
Outlook
Urban Company expects consolidated Adjusted EBITDA losses to continue in the near term as it invests heavily in Insta Help. However, the company remains focused on improving margins across its core business to return to overall consolidated profitability.
Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Co-Founder, Managing Director & CEO of Urban Company, stated, "We are committed to building a trusted home platform that becomes the backbone of urban living. While our investments in Insta Help impact short-term profitability, we believe these are critical to sustaining market leadership and driving long-term growth."
With a strong cash position of ₹2,136.00 crore as of September 30, 2025, Urban Company is well-positioned to fund its growth initiatives and navigate competitive challenges in the evolving home services market.
Historical Stock Returns for Urban Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.64% | +2.45% | -12.83% | -8.88% | -8.88% | -8.88% |






























