According to CLSA, these firms are set to top $78 billion in combined gross orders within a decade, potentially affecting existing consumer-product majors like Hindustan Unilever Ltd. and Marico Ltd
Swiggy and Zomato, India's top delivery platforms, are branching out beyond core food and grocery services. Swiggy's 'Yello' marketplace and Zomato's concierge model lead new initiatives
The IPO received bids for more than three times the shares on offer at the end of the last day of bids. The portion reserved for institutional investors was subscribed six times
While India was an outlier in Asia with a string of high-profile offerings this year, Swiggy's IPO comes after a slide in Indian equities in October that is expected to extend into November
Food delivery and quick-commerce major Swiggy, which is coming out with its initial public offering (IPO) on Wednesday, is seeking a valuation of about USD 11.3 billion. The Bengaluru-based company is aiming to garner Rs 11,327 crore from the IPO, which will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 4,499 crore along with an offer for sale (OFS) of Rs 6,828 crore. Swiggy has set a price band of Rs 371 to Rs 390 per share for its maiden public issue. The issue will open for public subscription on November 6 and conclude on November 8. Speaking about the pricing, Swiggy Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor said, "We feel we have priced it right and we are looking forward to the next few days." The valuation of Swiggy has been pegged at about USD 11.3 billion (about Rs 95,000 crore) at the upper price band. Rival Zomato, which went public in July 2021, has a market valuation of Rs 2.13 lakh crore. "Our pricing is in the range of Rs 371-390 which corresponds to a value of about USD 11.3
Food delivery giant anticipates strong growth in next decade
Swiggy, a SoftBank-backed Indian food and grocery delivery giant, will next week launch its $1.35 billion IPO that will be country's second-biggest stock offering this year
Will surpass food delivery biz in 5 yrs, says CEO; announces India's 6th biggest initial issue
To have at least half a dozen options for quick commerce is a good thing in an economy where concentration of large monopolies and duopolies is on the rise
The Swiggy Seal, a badge for restaurants upholding strict hygienic standards, is introduced by Swiggy. Currently based in Pune, the project will eventually expand to more than 650 Indian locations
This permanent feature allows international users to not only order food but also access Instamart, Swiggy's quick commerce platform, and make table reservations via Dineout
Zomato has communicated that its festive season hike is temporary, whereas Swiggy has not offered any such clarification
In Bengaluru, a woman found out that her ex-boyfriend working for a food delivery service, had been using the app to track her location even after their relationship ended
The company has also received approval from its board of directors to raise up to Rs 8,500 crore via QIP of equity shares
Goyal, who has long expressed interest in health and wellness, has previously invested $10 million in Alpha Wave-backed Ultrahuman-a startup that makes health tracking wearables
Quick commerce startup Zepto is seeking funding from domestic sources, including Indian family offices and high-net-worth individuals, as it prepares for its upcoming IPO
E-com platforms are likely to offer discounts and wider assortments during the festive season
Swiggy's IPO move had investors buzzing about the competitive landscape in the food delivery market as Zomato's scrip slipped up to 3.64 per cent to an intraday low of Rs 273.50 per share.
Similar to other food aggregator applications such as Zomato and Swiggy, customers using the feature would be able to track their orders on a real-time basis
Launched in May 2023, the app has partnered with over 3,000 restaurants across cities like Mumbai, Pune, Jaipur, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad