Zoomcar reported a net loss of $5.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, a 29% increase from $4.2 million in the same quarter last year, according to medianama.com. Revenue rose slightly by 2% year-on-year to $2.4 million, while gross booking value declined 10% to $5.8 million. The company has expanded its offerings to include motorcycle and scooter rentals alongside cars.
The decline in bookings was deliberate, with total bookings falling 16% to 88,160 in Q1 FY27 as Zoomcar shifted focus to longer, higher-value trips. The value per booking increased nearly 7% to $66, reflecting the company's strategy to prioritize extended rentals that generate more revenue at similar operational costs. Cost of revenue decreased by 38% to $0.81 million due to reduced losses from accidental damage and theft, aided by new insurance and loss-prevention measures.
Zoomcar's gross profit margin improved to 65% amid these changes. The company noted that while it reports in US dollars, earnings are in Indian rupees, and the weakening rupee against the dollar means the reported figures understate the underlying business performance. The shift to longer trips and the addition of two-wheeler rentals position Zoomcar to diversify its revenue streams in a competitive vehicle rental market.
Zoomcar has now completed more than 5.1 million rentals, marking a significant milestone as it broadens its service portfolio. The company’s financial results and strategic moves were disclosed in its Q1 FY27 earnings report.