Food delivery and quick commerce firm Swiggy, which owns Instamart, on Thursday said its Board will meet on November 7 to consider and approve a proposal to raise Rs 10,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement. Swiggy said the external environment is competitive and dynamic, and hence the company's board will consider raising additional funds. "With the current cash balance to be further bolstered by the Rs 2,400 crore Rapido divestment, we feel comfortable about our overall balance sheet strength, and are well-funded for our growth ambitions," Swiggy said in a letter to shareholders. "However, the external competitive environment is dynamic, and legacy and new players continue to attract investments to the sector. This has necessitated a conversation with the Board to consider additional fundraising, which will give us access to sufficient growth capital while enhancing our strategic flexibility. Hence, the Swiggy Board will be meeting on 7 November 2025, to consider a
India's quick commerce industry, which promises to deliver everything from milk to mobile phones in minutes, has ignited an investment frenzy as it grows at a blistering pace
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As India revels in the spirit of the festive season, food delivery platforms Swiggy and magicpin have reported a massive surge in orders, highlighting how culinary cravings are now central to the country's celebrations. Anshoo Sharma, CEO & Co-founder of magicpin, India's third-largest food delivery platform, told PTI the platform is gearing up for even higher volumes as Diwali approaches. "We expect to double last year's numbers on food delivery." Sidharth Bhakoo, Chief Business Officer of Swiggy's Food Marketplace, said. Bhakoo shared that cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata led the indulgence, while emerging hubs like Surat, Thiruvananthapuram, and Vadodara joined in with equal enthusiasm. According to Bhakoo, choco lava cakes topped dessert orders across metros, while Kolkata's long-standing love for biryani remained intact. "The data reflects one clear trend -- food delivery has become the heart of how India celebrates together," he added. Echoing similar sentiments,
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Analysts believe that even though Swiggy has outperformed Zomato on both monthly transaction users (MTU) and gross order value (GOV) growth in the past one year, Zomato's margin is still significantly
The stake sale boosts Swiggy's cash reserves as it shifts Instamart into a new subsidiary to prepare for an inventory-led model amid rising competition
Swiggy approved the transfer of its Instamart quick commerce business to Swiggy Instamart Pvt Ltd through a slump sale to create a focused entity for long-term growth
On Tuesday, after market hours, Swiggy's board approved a stake sale in the ride-hailing startup Rapido to Netherlands-based MIH Investments One BV