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Swiggy Instamart COO Ankit Jain, CBO Hari Kumar quit amid top-level rejig

Quick commerce platform Instamart has seen key leadership departures with COO Ankit Jain and CBO Hari Kumar resigning due to personal reasons. Both executives, formerly of Flipkart, played crucial roles in the quick commerce business. This comes as Swiggy, Instamart's parent company, faces intense competition in the rapidly growing quick…

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Walmart's Flipkart, Amazon step up India 'quick commerce' bet as competition heats up

Walmart's Flipkart and Amazon are accelerating their quick commerce expansion in India, targeting smaller cities to compete with domestic players. This rapid delivery sector, promising goods within minutes, is reshaping shopping habits. While Blinkit and Swiggy lead in store count, Flipkart and Amazon are significantly increasing their reach, with Flipkart…

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Inside Zepto's profit push ahead of its IPO

Zepto's upcoming $1 billion IPO highlights the quick commerce sector's investment surge. Despite strong order volumes, Zepto's aggressive low-price strategy has led to significant operating losses, though per-order losses are narrowing. Investors will closely watch its ability to improve monetisation and profitability while maintaining growth.

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Flipkart extends lead in Indian ecommerce, Myntra widens lead in fashion, says BofA

Flipkart Group solidifies its e-commerce dominance in India, with Myntra leading the online fashion segment, according to a Bank of America Securities report. Despite intense competition, consumer demand remains robust, defying concerns about slowing discretionary spending. The report highlights resilient growth across various internet sectors, including online travel, quick commerce,…

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Flipkart extends lead in Indian e-commerce, Myntra widens lead in fashion, says BofA

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Rapido's early backers look to sell shares worth Rs 100 crore

Angel investors are offloading Rapido shares worth Rs 100 crore as part of a larger $730 million funding round. Swiggy, an early investor, has fully exited its stake. The deal aims for a $3 billion valuation, though some investors are pushing back on pricing.

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Zepto's market position; TCS' AI verdict at AGM

Zepto pulls ahead of Swiggy Instamart on orders, but heavy burn continues. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Customers will feast as Zepto to pour fuel into quick commerce fire

Zepto’s proposed Rs 9,500 cr ($1 billion) IPO could significantly intensify competition in India’s already crowded quick commerce market. The company, which is targeting a July listing, plans to use the fresh capital to expand dark stores, invest in technology, and acquire more customers.

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Here to win quick commerce, will become market leader in near-term: Samir Kumar, Amazon India chief

Amazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick commerce growth. The ecommerce giant plans to launch in over 100 cities with 1,000 dark stores, emphasising customer experience, wide selection, and speed to compete with rivals like Blinkit and Zepto.

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RCB on the ground, ₹2.1 lakh bill on the table & 6,200 peak orders in a minute on the app: India's IPL food obsession revealed

IPL 2026 fueled a massive surge in food delivery and restaurant bookings across India. Swiggy reported significant jumps in orders and reservations, with major cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai leading the charge. Popular dishes included biryani and desserts, while large group dining saw substantial spending, proving cricket's strong link to…

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Zepto shares crash 30% in unlisted market despite Sebi nod for IPO. What's cooking?

Zepto’s unlisted shares have dropped sharply despite Sebi approval for its IPO, signalling investor caution in a volatile market. The decline reflects broader weakness in pre-IPO valuations, macro uncertainty and funding pressures, even as the quick commerce firm prepares for a high-profile public issue amid intense competition.

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ETtech Interview | Quick commerce industry unlikely to sustain as many players as today: Swiggy's Sriharsha Majety

Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety believes the quick commerce market is overpopulated and prioritises long-term economics over market share battles. He addressed recent shareholder concerns regarding board appointment rights, emphasising its link to the company's Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC) status.

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Swiggy CEO on failed shareholder vote; Indian firms brace for Mythos

Happy Thursday! Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety opened up about the recent hitch to become an Indian-owned company. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending war

Swiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive delivery speed and discount strategies. Swiggy's CEO believes this approach will retain loyal customers. This decision comes amid intense competition in India's fast-growing quick commerce sector. Investors are seeking a clear…

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No governance issue with shareholder resolution, will hold revote soon: Swiggy group CEO Sriharsha Majety

Swiggy shareholder resolution revote: The resolution sought to amend Swiggy’s articles of association as part of a broader push to become an Indian Owned and Controlled Company (IOCC). It failed to secure the required 75% supermajority from shareholders, falling short by a slim margin at the meeting on May 21.…

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Ola Electric eyes commercial EV launch for gig workers amid quick commerce boom

Sources said the company received approval for the new vehicle in early February and is expected to launch the model in the coming quarters.

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Swiggy says failed shareholder resolution aimed at governance, not founder control

In an exchange filing, the company said the proposed amendments were designed to create a governance structure suited to a company without an identifiable promoter group, while ensuring continuity in management oversight and execution accountability.

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QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact

Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others like alco-bev and retail show divergence based on cost structures and input reliance. Platform businesses are relatively insulated but face risks from restaurant partner struggles…

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ETtech Explainer: How Swiggy’s failed bid to become an Indian firm matters for Instamart

Swiggy's bid to become an Indian-owned-and-controlled company (IOCC) has been delayed after shareholders failed to approve changes to its articles of association. This governance reset was crucial for its Instamart unit to gain inventory flexibility and improve margins, a strategy that benefited rival Eternal.

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IT sector a contrarian opportunity at current valuations: Aditya Shah

Aditya Shah of Hercules Advisors identifies power, banking, chemicals, and real estate as promising sectors for long-term growth amidst global uncertainty. While cautious on EMS due to valuations, he sees potential in quick commerce players demonstrating disciplined execution and profitability, favoring Blinkit currently.

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Swiggy’s shareholder setback; Walmart’s Flipkart push

Happy Friday! Swiggy’s move to become an Indian-owned company hit a setback after the shareholder vote fell short. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Swiggy fails to clear shareholder hurdle in bid to recast itself as Indian-owned company

In an exchange filing on Thursday, Swiggy stated that its resolution on the Amendment of Articles of Association received 72.36 per cent votes of shareholders, falling short of the required threshold by 2.65 per cent.

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Your Swiggy, Zomato orders may get costlier as fuel prices rise

Fuel price hikes may impact food delivery and quick commerce firms Eternal and Swiggy. Elara Capital reports a manageable near-term cost pressure. Gig workers might seek higher payouts. The impact on earnings is expected to stay under control. Companies may share the burden through customer charges, absorption, and delivery partner…

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Board nomination framework changes part of effort to achieve Indian-owned company status: Swiggy

Swiggy has announced upcoming adjustments to its board nomination policies as part of its strategy to establish itself as an Indian owned and controlled company. This initiative is designed to align with foreign exchange compliance requirements.

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SoftBank logs $600 million paper loss on India-listed portfolio in Jan-Mar

SoftBank's Indian investments faced a significant downturn in the January-March quarter. Several prominent companies like Swiggy and Ola Electric saw their market value drop. This led to substantial paper losses for SoftBank's Vision Fund. Despite overall gains from other investments, the Indian portfolio's performance highlights recent market challenges. SoftBank has…

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