Consumer Products
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Updated on 13 Nov 2025, 12:04 pm
Reviewed By
Akshat Lakshkar | Whalesbook News Team
Zappfresh, a prominent Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) meat delivery company, has announced impressive financial results for the first half of Fiscal Year 2026 (H1 FY26). The company's net profit surged by 2.9 times, reaching INR 7 Crore, a significant jump from INR 2.4 Crore reported in the same period last year. Sequentially, the profit saw a 6% increase from INR 6.6 Crore in the previous half. Operating revenue also experienced robust growth, climbing 43% year-on-year to INR 95.6 Crore during H1 FY26. This growth was even more pronounced when compared to the second half of FY25 (H2 FY25), with revenue rising by 50% from INR 63.8 Crore. Including other income of INR 34.2 Lakh, the total income for the six months ended September 2025 stood at INR 96.2 Crore. Despite a 32% year-on-year increase in total expenses to INR 84.2 Crore, Zappfresh managed to substantially improve its profitability and revenue figures. Impact: This strong financial performance is a positive signal for investors and the D2C sector in India. It indicates Zappfresh's successful business model execution and growing consumer adoption for its online meat delivery services. Such results can boost investor confidence in the company and potentially attract further investment, driving its expansion and market share growth. For the broader market, it highlights the potential of niche D2C e-commerce businesses. Rating: 8/10. Difficult Terms: D2C (Direct-to-Consumer): A business model where a company sells its products directly to customers, bypassing intermediaries like retailers or wholesalers. FY26 (Fiscal Year 2026): The financial year running from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. H1 FY26 (First Half of Fiscal Year 2026): The period covering April 1, 2025, to September 30, 2025. Net Profit: The profit remaining after all expenses, taxes, and interest have been deducted from the revenue. Sequentially: Comparing a period with the immediately preceding period (e.g., H1 FY26 compared to H2 FY25). YoY (Year-on-Year): Comparing a period with the same period in the previous year (e.g., H1 FY26 compared to H1 FY25). Operating Revenue: The income generated from the company's primary business activities. Other Income: Income generated from sources other than the company's core operations, such as interest or sale of assets.