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A French giant heads back to India after 12 years with bigger bets

Carrefour is back in India, but it is not rebuilding the hypermarket business it abandoned in 2014. This time, the French retailer is betting on smaller stores, local products, private labels and eventually quick commerce—taking on Reliance, DMart, Blinkit and others with profitability, rather than scale alone, at the centre…

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Swiggy shares fall 2%, down for 3rd session, as MSCI set to remove stock from Global Standard Indexes from September 7

Shares of Swiggy experienced a decline following MSCI's decision to exclude the company from global indexes, prompted by its shift to full Indian ownership and control. The new foreign ownership constraints limit further investments. Swiggy is targeting robust adjusted EBITDA growth by FY31, even as it reported a net loss…

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Silver, Swarovski and ₹999 Rakhis: Indians are giving the humble festival thread a luxe upgrade

Instamart reports a twenty-fold increase in premium rakhi demand this year. Searches for jewelry brands like Kalyan Jewellers and Palmonas have tripled. The platform offers a wider selection and additional incentives for customers. Lucknow and Ahmedabad are leading markets for these premium rakhi purchases. Customers are increasingly starting their Rakhi…

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MINISO enters quick commerce with 90+ products on Instamart, including Harry Potter, Hello Kitty

With the launch of its quick commerce initiative in India alongside Swiggy Instamart, MINISO introduces over ninety lifestyle items, featuring well-loved franchise merchandise. This partnership enhances Instamart's inventory, providing more than just essential goods. MINISO is focused on reaching a diverse customer base with expedited digital delivery services and has…

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'Desi' Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit

Swiggy's Instamart will adopt an inventory model after shareholder approval for India-owned status. This change allows Instamart to potentially improve margins and gain greater control. The quick-commerce unit aims to catch up with market leader Blinkit in this competitive sector. This shift requires higher working capital for inventory purchases and…

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Swiggy to see $400 million outflows after Indian-owned status? Jefferies explains why

Swiggy is moving closer to becoming an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC), a move that could enable an inventory-led model for Instamart and potentially improve margins. However, Jefferies expects the shift to trigger passive outflows of over $400 million from MSCI and FTSE indices due to foreign ownership limits. The…

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Instamart expands Northeast sourcing, brings Meghalaya pineapples to Bengaluru

Instamart is expanding its fresh produce sourcing network across Northeast India. Meghalaya's pineapples are now available to customers in Bengaluru through this initiative. This plan aims to create new markets for farmers and FPOs in the region. The company is exploring sourcing other GI-tagged products from various Northeast states.

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Eternal vs Swiggy: The quick commerce war is on. Which stock should you own after Q1?

The rivalry in the quick commerce sector heats up as Q1 results show stark contrasts between Eternal and Swiggy. While Swiggy leans towards aggressive growth supported by robust funding, Eternal places its bets on profitability and improved operations. Both firms are vying for ambitious long-term goals that investors will be…

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Swiggy’s Rs 60,000 crore breakeven challenge: Can Instamart grow without restarting the cash war?

Swiggy's Instamart is targeting an impressive ₹60,000 crore in annualised net order value to achieve profitability. To reach this goal, the platform must double its current orders and enhance contribution margins significantly. This means Instamart should aim to garner an additional ₹30 per order through various optimizations. However, the competitive…

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Swiggy shares jump nearly 3% as company targets Rs 10,000 crore adjusted EBITDA by FY31

Swiggy shares rose after the company unveiled an ambitious FY31 roadmap targeting Rs 10,000 crore in Adjusted EBITDA. It aims to more than triple consolidated GOV to Rs 2.5 lakh crore from Rs 67,734 crore in FY26, driven by food delivery, Instamart and Dineout.

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Swiggy targets Rs 10,000 crore in annual adjusted Ebitda in five years

Swiggy aims for ten thousand crore rupees adjusted Ebitda by fiscal year thirty-one. Its food delivery business will contribute five thousand crore rupees to this goal. The quick commerce unit, Instamart, is expected to generate four thousand crore rupees. Swiggy also targets one lakh crore rupees in net order value…

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Swiggy shares fall 6% in 2 days despite strong Q1 earnings. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Swiggy shares declined six percent over two days despite reporting strong first-quarter earnings. The company's net loss decreased by thirty-four percent year-on-year in the first quarter. Revenue from operations increased more than thirty-seven percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. Analysts offered mixed recommendations, with some maintaining buy ratings and others…

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Swiggy contra view: Why JM Financial downgraded the stock to 'sell' despite strong Q1 results

Bajaj Finance shares jumped 5% after the NBFC reported a strong Q1 FY27 performance, with standalone net profit rising 28% YoY to Rs 6,081 crore and net interest income growing 23% to Rs 12,571 crore. Robust earnings prompted several brokerages to raise their target prices.

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Swiggy shares plunge 6% even as losses narrow. Should investors buy, sell or accumulate?

Swiggy Share Price: Swiggy shares plunged as much as 6% after the food delivery and quick commerce company reported its June-quarter results. While the consolidated net loss narrowed year-on-year, investors remained cautious over profitability and margin pressures. Brokerages stayed largely positive on the stock, with most retaining their 'Buy' ratings,…

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Swiggy Q1 Results: Net loss narrows to Rs 791 crore; revenue jumps 37% YoY

Swiggy Q1 Results: Swiggy narrowed its Q1FY27 consolidated net loss by 34% year-on-year to Rs 791 crore, while revenue from operations rose 37%. Instamart achieved contribution breakeven despite continued investments, food delivery maintained steady growth, and management expressed confidence in its competitive position amid rising competition in the online food…

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Swiggy shares jump 8%, rally 15% in 3 days. What's boosting investor sentiment?

Swiggy shares climbed significantly, extending recent gains for a third consecutive session. Nandita Sinha, former Myntra CEO, now leads Swiggy's Instamart business.This appointment occurs amid intense competition in India's quick commerce sector. Meanwhile, Zepto is reportedly negotiating its IPO pricing at a lower valuation.The company may defer its listing if…

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Instamart’s new CEO; parliamentary panel summons social media cos

Swiggy has roped in former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha to lead its quick commerce unit Instamart. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

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Swiggy Instamart ropes in ex-Myntra boss Nandita Sinha as q-comm battle heats up

Myntra's former CEO Nandita Sinha will lead Swiggy's Instamart quick commerce business from August 3. She replaces Amitesh Kumar Jha, who resigned on July 28 for other opportunities. Sinha previously led fashion e-commerce platform Myntra since 2022. This leadership change occurs as the quick commerce sector faces intense competition. Rivals…

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Bharatgas introduces Lite ZIP, a next-generation lightweight LPG cylinder, to expand to 100 cities by August 15

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd has launched Bharatgas Lite ZIP for premium LPG customers. This new offering provides instant connections and express delivery services. The company plans to expand this service to 100 additional cities by August 2026. This launch follows a similar initiative by Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. These moves…

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Instamart ties up with HPCL to launch India’s first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery on quick commerce

Instamart and HPCL launch India's first on-demand LPG cylinder delivery service. Consumers can now order HP Navya composite LPG cylinders via the Instamart app. This new service requires no existing domestic LPG connection for ordering. First-time orders are new cylinder purchases, while subsequent orders are refills. The partnership aims to…

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Quick commerce platforms gear up for gourmet grocery war

Quick commerce platforms are preparing for a gourmet grocery war with Zepto, Flipkart Minutes and Amazon Now launching premium grocery offerings. Swiggy's Instamart and Blinkit are also expanding their premium produce selections. New platforms and D2C brands focused on clean food are gaining investor attention.

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Swiggy, Eternal shares jump up to 20% in one month. Should you buy or avoid?

Swiggy and Eternal shares have seen significant gains recently. Swiggy's domestic ownership crossing fifty percent boosted investor confidence. Analysts express bullish views on both companies' long-term growth prospects. Eternal's quick commerce segment shows promising EBITDA positive results. Investors should monitor competition and valuation dynamics closely.

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Swiggy Instamart gets 9 FSSAI notices following customer complaints on contaminated food, milk

India's food regulator, FSSAI, issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart. These notices followed multiple consumer complaints alleging unsafe food products were delivered. Expired, spoiled, and contaminated items were reportedly supplied through the quick commerce platform. FSSAI has demanded detailed explanations and compliance reports from Swiggy Instamart. Failure to comply may…

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Swiggy, Eternal surge up to 7%. Should investors chase the rally?

Swiggy and Eternal shares rallied sharply on Thursday as investor sentiment improved on Swiggy's foreign ownership falling below 50% and optimism around quick commerce. Analysts remain positive on Eternal's long-term prospects, while maintaining a more cautious stance on Swiggy amid intensifying competition in the fast-growing quick commerce market.

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ETtech Explainer: Has Swiggy become Indian-owned after a drop in foreign ownership?

The IOCC status will allow Swiggy’s quick commerce arm Instamart to own inventory, thereby improving margins and supply chain control. However, while the foreign shareholding in the company has dropped to less than half, Swiggy has not yet achieved IOCC status.

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