Swiggy: News

An online food ordering and delivery platform, Swiggy has been in operation since 2014. Based out of Bengaluru, it has its services in over 100 Indian cities. Standing on revenue of Rs. 875 crore, the company is India's largest and most valuable entity in its line of trade. In recent times, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, it has been in the news numerous times. Owing to a 70% drop in food order volume, Swiggy took a decision to chuck 1100 employees in May. However, it said that these laid-off workers will get at least three months of salary, irrespective of their tenure or notice period. Swiggy also forayed into alcohol delivery in Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, along with its competitor, Zomato.

13 Nov 2024

Business

Swiggy gets 'underperform' rating on listing day: Should you sell?

Swiggy, a dominant player in India's food delivery space, made its stock market debut today.

Swiggy shares debut at ₹420, 8% premium over IPO price

One of India's leading food delivery platform Swiggy has made its debut on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Swiggy's IPO poised to turn 500 employees into crorepatis

Swiggy's much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) will turn nearly 500 employees into crorepatis.

12 Nov 2024

Amazon

Swiggy hiring top executives from Amazon, Flipkart for e-commerce expansion

With an eye on e-commerce expansion, Swiggy is strengthening its team with top executives from Amazon and Flipkart.

Swiggy yet to receive CCI's confidential findings on anti-competitive practices

Swiggy has said that it is still waiting for the confidential details of the Competition Commission of India (CCI)'s findings.

Swiggy's IPO share allotment today: How to check status online

Bengaluru-based online food and grocery delivery giant Swiggy is expected to finalize its IPO share allotment later today.

India's IPO boom: Record ₹1.19 lakh crore raised in 2024

India's Initial Public Offering (IPO) market has seen a historic surge in 2024, raising an unprecedented ₹1.19 lakh crore.

Zomato and Swiggy violated competition laws, favored select restaurants: Report

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found that food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy to have violated competition laws, as per Reuters.

Swiggy IPO closes today: Current GMP signals lackluster debut

The much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of Swiggy has entered its third and final day of subscription.

Bid for Swiggy IPO or buy Zomato? Check analyst recommendations

Swiggy has launched its ₹11,327 crore initial public offering (IPO) today. It will be open for subscription till November 8

05 Nov 2024

Zomato

Swiggy's ₹11,300 crore IPO opens tomorrow: Should you subscribe?

Swiggy, one of India's leading online food delivery platform, will launch its much-awaited initial public offering (IPO) on November 6.

04 Nov 2024

Telangana

Swiggy fined ₹35,000 for inflated delivery fee of ₹103

In a blow to food delivery giant Swiggy, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Ranga Reddy, Telangana has ruled against the company for unfair trade practices.

Swiggy IPO faces uncertainty as GMP lowers to 5%

Swiggy, a dominant player in India's online food delivery market, will launch its initial public offering (IPO) on November 6.

Swiggy among 4 IPOs launching next week: Check complete list

The stock market is in for a busy spell post-Diwali with a number of high-profile initial public offerings (IPOs) lined up for launch.

Swiggy's IPO attracts bids worth $15 billion from global investors

Leading Indian food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy has drawn more than $15 billion in bids for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) in India.

Indian IPOs break record with ₹1.22L crore fundraising in 2024

The Indian market has experienced a record-breaking year for initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2024, with funds raised exceeding ₹1.22 lakh crore.

29 Oct 2024

BigBasket

Dhanteras: Blinkit, BigBasket delivering gold coins in just 10 minutes 

Quick commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, BigBasket and Zepto are promising to deliver gold and silver coins to customers in 10 minutes on the occasion of Dhanteras today.

23 Oct 2024

Pune

Swiggy introduces 'Seal' badge to ensure food hygiene, quality

In a bid to improve food hygiene and quality standards among its restaurant partners, Swiggy has launched a new initiative - the 'Swiggy Seal.'

FMCG distributors request Indian regulator to investigate quick commerce platforms

The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), India's largest association of retail distributors, has requested Competition Commission of India (CCI) to probe the business practices of Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.

Swiggy to launch IPO next month, eyes  $12.7 billion valuation

Swiggy is gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) next month, and is eyeing a valuation between $11.7-12.7 billion, insiders told Moneycontrol.

19 Oct 2024

Karnataka

Karnataka mulls 1-2% transaction fee on Zomato, Swiggy, others

The Karnataka government is mulling a 1-2% transaction fee on aggregator platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, Flipkart, Amazon, Ola, Uber, Dunzo, Zepto, Urban Company (UC), and more.

18 Oct 2024

Blinkit

Zomato considers raising ₹8,500 crore through institutional share sale

Leading food delivery platform Zomato is scheduled to hold a board meeting on October 22.

14 Oct 2024

CRED

You can now pay on CRED without using a PIN

CRED, the leading payment platform for high-income individuals, has rolled out a bunch of new features to make online transactions faster and more secure.

09 Oct 2024

Deepinder Goyal

Swiggy's top executives awarded ₹2,240 crore in ESOPs before IPO

Food delivery platform Swiggy has granted stock options worth approximately $200 million (around ₹2,240 crore) to its co-founder and group CEO Sriharsha Majety and other top executives.

08 Oct 2024

Ola

Ola, Uber score 0 in Fairwork India's gig worker ratings

The 2024 Fairwork India Ratings have shown that ride-hailing giants Uber and Ola, along with logistics firm Porter, are lagging behind in their treatment of gig workers.

08 Oct 2024

Zomato

10-minute food deliveries a game-changer for industry: Deepinder Goyal 

Zomato's CEO Deepinder Goyal has outlined his vision for the future of food delivery in India.

07 Oct 2024

Kunal Bahl

Snapdeal's Kunal Bahl joins Shark Tank India, replaces Deepinder Goyal

Snapdeal and AceVector Group co-founder Kunal Bahl, has been named as a new judge for Shark Tank India's fourth season.

07 Oct 2024

Bengaluru

Zepto's new HQ will be in this Bengaluru mall

Zepto, a leading player in India's quick commerce sector, has finalized a lease agreement for its new headquarters at Total Mall in Sarjapur, Bengaluru, as per Moneycontrol.

06 Oct 2024

Deepinder Goyal

Swiggy sponsoring Shark Tank India, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal ousted

Swiggy, a leading food delivery platform, is on the verge of finalizing a sponsorship deal for the fourth season of Shark Tank India.

05 Oct 2024

Gurugram

Swiggy introduces XL EV fleet for bulk food deliveries

Swiggy, a leading food delivery platform in India, has introduced a new service called the Swiggy XL EV fleet.

05 Oct 2024

KFC

Swiggy now delivers your food orders in just 10 minutes

Swiggy, a prominent food delivery platform in India, has launched a new service named Bolt.

What is 'Rare Club,' Swiggy's invite-only membership costing ₹50,000 annually

Swiggy, a leading food delivery platform in India, is reportedly testing an exclusive concierge membership program called "Rare Club."

01 Oct 2024

Companies Act

Why Swiggy has offered special protections to directors before IPO

Swiggy, one of India's leading food delivery apps, has given some special protections to board members who represent its big investors—SoftBank, Accel, and Prosus.

30 Sep 2024

Delhi

Now order from Swiggy Instamart 24/7 with no delivery charges

Swiggy Instamart has rolled out a 24/7 free delivery service in the Delhi-NCR area, vowing to deliver your goods in just 10-15 minutes.

28 Sep 2024

India

Swiggy's Rohit Kapoor denounces 'hustle culture' in India, netizens applaud

At the TechSparks 2024 event in Bengaluru, Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Swiggy Food and Marketplace, expressed his strong opposition to the prevailing "hustle culture."

Amitabh Bachchan to KJo: The star-studded cast of Swiggy's IPO

Swiggy, a leading food and grocery delivery platform, has attracted significant investment from prominent figures in the entertainment, sports, and business sectors.

27 Sep 2024

Business

Swiggy's Q1 losses rise to ₹611 crore despite revenue surge

Swiggy, a leading player in India's food-tech industry, has reported an 8% increase in losses for Q1 FY25.

26 Sep 2024

Reddit

Redditor shares 'hack' for faster food delivery via Zomato, Swiggy

A Bengaluru-based Reddit user has shared a unique strategy to enhance the speed and accuracy of food deliveries on platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.

Swiggy plans to file $1.4 billion IPO this weekend: Report

Swiggy, a leading food and grocery delivery platform in India, is set to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) this weekend, as per Moneycontrol.

18 Sep 2024

Madhuri Dixit

Madhuri Dixit buys Swiggy shares worth ₹1.5cr ahead of IPO

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, has acquired shares in food and grocery delivery platform Swiggy, ahead of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO).

Swiggy eyes IPO filing this week, aims to raise $1B

Swiggy, a prominent Indian food delivery platform, is preparing for its domestic initial public offering (IPO) this week, according to Bloomberg.

10 Sep 2024

India

Swiggy Instamart now delivers groceries in 42 Indian cities

Swiggy's quick commerce platform, Swiggy Instamart, has announced its expansion into 10 new Indian cities.

Swiggy now plans to raise $1.4 billion via its IPO

Swiggy is contemplating a significant increase in its initial public offering (IPO).

08 Sep 2024

Indian Government

Modi government partners with Swiggy to boost employment, skill development

Swiggy, the Bengaluru-based quick commerce and food delivery giant, has announced a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

06 Sep 2024

Technology

Swiggy introduces 'Incognito Mode' for private orders: How it works

Swiggy, a leading on-demand convenience platform, has launched an innovative feature known as Incognito Mode.

Ex-employee shocks Swiggy with ₹33 crore fraud

Swiggy, the Bengaluru-based food delivery giant, has reported an embezzlement case involving a former junior employee.

05 Sep 2024

Bengaluru

Uber rival Rapido becomes unicorn after raising $200 million

Rapido, a ride-sharing platform based in Bengaluru, has successfully raised $200 million in its latest Series E funding round.

29 Aug 2024

Flipkart

Swiggy Instamart appoints Flipkart veteran Amitesh Jha as new CEO

Swiggy has announced a significant leadership change at Instamart, its quick commerce venture.

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