Urban Company Q2 Loss Widens 208% to Rs 182.5 Cr
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Khushi Jain
- October 16, 2026
Consumer services platform Urban Company reported a 208% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its net loss to Rs 182.5 Cr in Q2 FY27, compared with a loss of Rs 59.3 Cr in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.
Sequentially, the company’s net loss nearly doubled from Rs 92.1 Cr.
The widening loss came despite a 41% YoY increase in quarterly operating revenue to Rs 537.29 Cr from Rs 380.03 Cr in Q2 FY26. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, operating revenue remained largely flat compared with Rs 528.3 Cr.
Including other income of Rs 41.2 Cr, Urban Company reported total income of Rs 578.5 Cr during the quarter.
Urban Company’s Expenses Rise 61.5%
The company’s total expenses increased 61.5% to Rs 745.7 Cr in Q2 FY27 from Rs 461.7 Cr in Q2 FY26.
The increase was primarily driven by higher investments in InstaHelp, Urban Company’s quick household help vertical.
Urban Company said its adjusted EBITDA loss for the quarter stood at Rs 144 Cr, reflecting a “deliberate” investment of Rs 174 Cr in InstaHelp.
“Adjusted EBITDA was Rs 30 Cr, up 213% YoY, and Rs 119 Cr over the past three quarters, up 175% YoY,” the company said.
During the quarter, Urban Company also reported a loss of Rs 8.1 Cr from a joint venture and incurred a tax expense of Rs 7.2 Cr.
Urban Company Approves Rs 2,500 Cr Fundraise
Alongside approving the financial statements, Urban Company’s board approved a fundraise of Rs 2,500 Cr.
The proposed fundraising will be carried out through a preferential allotment or a private placement of equity shares.
FAQs
1. What was Urban Company’s net loss in Q2 FY27?
Urban Company reported a net loss of Rs 182.5 Cr in Q2 FY27, up 208% year-on-year.
2. What was Urban Company’s operating revenue in Q2 FY27?
The company recorded operating revenue of Rs 537.29 Cr, compared with Rs 380.03 Cr in Q2 FY26.
3. Why did Urban Company’s expenses increase?
The increase was primarily driven by higher investments in its quick household help vertical, InstaHelp.
4. How much did Urban Company invest in InstaHelp during the quarter?
The company cited a “deliberate” investment of Rs 174 Cr in InstaHelp.
5. How much fundraising has Urban Company approved?
Urban Company’s board approved a fundraise of Rs 2,500 Cr through a preferential allotment or private placement of equity shares.
