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Dialling up profits Justdial rings in a steady quarter
MUMBAI: If consistency had a caller tune, Justdial Limited would be playing it this quarter. The local search and listings major reported a solid set of unaudited results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with performance marked by steady revenues, disciplined costs and resilient profitability. Net revenue from operations for the quarter came in at Rs 305.7 crore, up from Rs 287.3 crore in the corresponding quarter last year, reflecting sustained demand across its services portfolio.
Including other income of Rs 84.6 crore, total income for the quarter stood at Rs 390.3 crore, compared with Rs 364.7 crore a year ago. Employee benefit expenses remained the largest cost head at Rs 179.1 crore, while total expenses were contained at Rs 223.6 crore, enabling the company to post a profit before tax of Rs 145.6 crore, after factoring in the impact of new labour codes amounting to Rs 21.1 crore.
Net profit for the quarter closed at Rs 117.9 crore, marginally lower than Rs 131.3 crore in the same period last year, largely due to higher tax provisions and the one-time labour code adjustment. Earnings per share for the quarter stood at Rs 16.35, compared with Rs 15.44 in the year-ago period, underlining steady shareholder returns.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Justdial reported net revenue from operations of Rs 906.6 crore, up from Rs 852.7 crore in the corresponding period last year. Total income during the nine-month period rose to Rs 1,191.9 crore, while net profit stood at Rs 397.0 crore, compared with Rs 426.6 crore in the previous year period.
On a full-year basis, for the year ended March 31, 2025, the company had posted net revenue of Rs 1,141.9 crore and a net profit of Rs 584.2 crore, providing a strong base for the current financial year. Justdial’s balance sheet also remained robust, with other equity at Rs 4,521.5 crore, offering ample headroom for future investments and strategic flexibility.
While growth this quarter was measured rather than dramatic, the numbers suggest a business that continues to generate healthy cash flows and protect margins in a competitive digital listings market. For Justdial, it may not have been a flashy quarter, but it was one where the fundamentals stayed firmly connected.
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Swiggy sees record orders during India vs New Zealand T20 final
Chicken biryani tops match-day menu as fans order 7,500 times per minute at peak.
MUMBAI: India’s T20 final didn’t just break stumps, it broke Swiggy’s delivery records, proving cricket fans celebrate victories with plates, not just flags. Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, reported a sharp spike in food orders during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final between India and New Zealand. On 8 March 2026, overall orders rose 23.2 per cent year-on-year compared with the same date in 2025, driven by fans turning living rooms into mini stadiums complete with match-day feasts.
Key highlights from the evening:
- Orders during peak match hours (7–10 pm) were 2.1 times higher than pre-match levels.
- The highest order rate hit 7,500 orders per minute at 19:45.
- Chicken biryani reigned supreme as the most-ordered dish, followed by masala dosa, chicken fried rice, garlic breadsticks and paneer butter masala.
While metros such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad led volumes, the cricketing fever spread nationwide. Among emerging cities, Thiruvananthapuram, Surat and Rajkot recorded the strongest order growth. Smaller markets including Shillong, Agartala and Port Blair also showed significant appetite, underlining the expanding footprint of quick-commerce food delivery across India.
The surge reflects a growing trend of pairing major sporting events with doorstep delivery, turning big matches into shared, convenient celebrations. In a night where every boundary mattered, Swiggy proved the real MVP might just be the delivery partner who kept the snacks and the vibes flowing without missing a single wicket.
