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Yu Foods revenue jumps 114% in FY26

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Company
Yu Foods
What it does
Ready-to-eat instant meal bowls
Kind
Results
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

FY26 operating revenue hit ₹75 Cr, up 114% from ₹35 Cr in FY25

What happened

Quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto drive most of its sales

Why it matters

The company plans a $5 Mn equity round in FY27

The details

  • Yu Foods reported FY26 operating revenue of ₹75 Cr, a 114% jump from ₹35 Cr in FY25.
  • Monthly sales in March FY26 reached ₹10 Cr.
  • The company's net loss for FY26 was about ₹8 Cr, slightly up from ₹7.7 Cr in FY25.
  • EBITDA margin (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, a measure of operating profitability) improved to about -4% from the prior year.
  • Growth in FY26 came from existing products like whole wheat noodles, Korean ramen, and beverages.
  • The company did not enter new geographies in FY26, focusing on North India and parts of South India.
  • Quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are key sales channels, driving the majority of revenue.

About the business

  • Yu Foods sells ready-to-eat instant meal bowls, including pasta, noodles, and more.
  • Its product range includes whole wheat noodles, Korean ramen, and beverages.
  • The company operates a ~50,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and three dedicated beverage bottling plants.
  • Sales from performance marketing (targeted ads that track conversions) account for about 40% of revenue, with the rest coming organically.
  • Marketing spend is typically 10-12% of revenue, lower for mature products.
  • Operations are concentrated in North India and parts of South India, with limited presence in the west and east.

What happens next

  • May raise an equity round of about $5 Mn in FY27.
  • Expects quick commerce to remain the main growth channel.
  • Plans gradual expansion into new product categories after stable margins.

The deal

Type
results

Investors

  • Asian Paints promoter group (investor)
  • Startup India Seed Fund (investor)
  • Hardik Pandya (investor) — Indian cricketer

Founders

  • Bharat Bhalla, cofounder and CEO
  • Varun Kapur, cofounder

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