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Urban Company InstaHelp Losses Spike 57 Times as CEO Bets on Market Share
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Published on 8 May 2026
Spending surges on InstaHelp while profits take a hit
Urban Company’s InstaHelp segment drove a dramatic 57-fold jump in net loss to Rs 161 crore in the March quarter of FY26. The company says the increase stems from higher spending as it pushes for market share in the fast-growing, cutthroat on-demand domestic help space, even if short-term profitability suffers.
- Net loss rises 57x to Rs 161 crore in March quarter FY26
- Increased spending on InstaHelp is the main driver
- Strategy prioritizes market share over near-term profitability
- Competition is intensifying in on-demand domestic help
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The Economic Times