Zomato to Nykaa: 4 retail-tech stocks in focus as India's retail market races to Rs 215 trillion

A BCG-RAI report projects India's retail market at Rs 210-215 trillion by 2035. Eternal (Zomato) posted Q3 FY26 revenue of Rs 16,315 crore, up 201.9% YoY, with Nykaa, Delhivery and IndiaMART also in the spotlight on store expansion and quick-commerce momentum.

— FiledWed, 15 Jul, 2026, 04:17 IST·First seen Wed, 15 Jul, 2026, 04:17 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Zomato (Eternal) · BCG-RAI report projects India's retail market at Rs 215 trillion by 2035. Article profiles four retail-tech stocks: Eternal (Zomato), Nykaa,

Key facts

  • Rs 210-215 trillion retail market by 2035
  • Eternal revenue Rs 16,315 crore up 201.9% YoY
  • Eternal net profit Rs 102 crore
  • 200+ net stores added
  • Nykaa revenue Rs 2,873 crore up 27%
  • Nykaa net profit Rs 68 crore up 156%
  • 276 stores across 94 cities
  • Delhivery revenue Rs 2,798 crore up 18%

Why this matters

The retail-tech consolidation wave across quick-commerce, beauty, logistics, and B2B (Zomato, Nykaa, Delhivery, IndiaMART) signals partnership and acquisition openings to secure fulfillment and category footholds early.

What to watch

  • Q4 FY26 guidance and adjusted EBITDA margin trajectory
  • New entrant funding rounds or capital raises signaling burn escalation
  • Delivery cost inflation from fuel/labor or regulatory gig-worker rules
  • M&A or logistics partnership announcements
  • Consumer discretionary spending data validating the Rs 215T trajectory
  • Track quarterly dark-store/store count additions and per-store contribution margins
  • Watch quick-commerce take-rate and ad-monetization trends for margin durability
  • Monitor competitive discounting intensity across Eternal, Swiggy, Nykaa
  • Position for dispersion: favor profit-inflecting names over GMV-only growth