Eternal and Nykaa post strong Q3 FY26 gains as India retail eyes a ₹210–215 trillion market by 2035

Eternal reported ₹16,315 crore in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 201.9% year-on-year, while Nykaa’s revenue rose 27% to ₹2,873 crore and profit climbed 156%. Nykaa added 11 stores, taking its network to 276 across 94 cities; Delhivery’s services revenue grew about 18%.

— FiledThu, 23 Jul, 2026, 07:18 IST·First seen Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 07:17 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Eternal (formerly Zomato) · India’s retail market could reach Rs 210–215 trillion by 2035. Q3 FY26 results highlighted Eternal’s quick-commerce-led revenue

Key facts

  • India retail market projected at Rs 210–215 trillion by 2035
  • India retail market estimated at Rs 90–95 trillion in 2025
  • Eternal Q3 FY26 revenue: Rs 16,315 crore, up 201.9% YoY
  • Eternal Q3 FY26 net profit: Rs 102 crore, up 102.9% YoY
  • Eternal added over 200 net stores
  • Eternal contribution margin expanded about 90 basis points
  • Eternal EBITDA margin improved about 130 basis points sequentially
  • Eternal going-out business breakeven expected in 4–6 quarters
  • Eternal share price up 13.5% over the past year
  • Nykaa Q3 FY26 revenue: Rs 2,873 crore, up 27% YoY
  • Nykaa Q3 FY26 net profit: Rs 68 crore, up 156% YoY
  • Nykaa gross margin: 45.2%
  • Nykaa EBITDA margin: 8.0%
  • Nykaa added 11 stores, taking network to 276 stores across 94 cities
  • Nykaa B2B platform serves over 4.8 lakh retailers across 1,100 cities
  • Nykaa share price up 31.7% over the past year
  • Delhivery Q3 FY26 services revenue: about Rs 2,798 crore, up 18% YoY

Why this matters

The projected expansion of India retail creates a compelling case for acquisitions and partnerships in beauty, last-mile logistics, omnichannel infrastructure, and regional store networks.