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MobiKwik Reports Sixfold Q1 Loss Spike While Payments Volume Soars

Leveraging IPO proceeds to fund record ₹38,400 cr payments volume alongside longer-tenure loans, the fintech is on track for EBITDA breakeven in late FY26.

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Overview

  • The company posted a consolidated net loss of ₹41.9 cr in Q1 FY26, over six times last year’s loss as operating revenue fell 20.7% to ₹271.3 cr.
  • Revenue from financial services plummeted 66% to ₹58.3 cr after pausing short-term BNPL offerings and prioritizing longer-tenure ZIP EMI loans.
  • Core payments GMV hit a quarterly high of ₹38,400 cr, marking a 53% year-on-year rise and 16% sequential growth.
  • Total expenses declined 9% to ₹312.8 cr, led by a 68.4% reduction in lending operation costs.
  • The fintech has deployed ₹214 cr of its IPO funds on organic growth and technology upgrades as it pursues EBITDA breakeven in the second half of FY26.