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Swiggy appears in 52 stories we have published between August 2026 and October 2026, mostly in our Business and Technology coverage. It is most often reported alongside Zomato, Amazon and Ola.
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Indian D2C brands bet on experiential retail to stand out
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands in India are increasingly adopting experiential retail to transform physical stores into immersive brand experiences. While this approach helps differentiate brands and engage customers, it also comes with higher costs, execution challenges, and the need to balance creativity with functionality.
27 October 2026
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Indian D2C brands bet on experiential retail to stand out
Indian D2C brands like Comet, Gully Labs, and Broadway are investing in experiential retail to create immersive brand experiences, despite high costs…
Swiggy to shift Instamart to inventory-led model by mid-Q3 FY27
Swiggy plans to transition Instamart to an inventory-led model, aiming to improve working capital and margins.
Swiggy narrows net loss 16% YoY to ₹922 crore in Q2 FY27, revenue up 36%
Swiggy’s Q2 FY27 results show a 16% YoY narrowing of net loss to ₹922 crore and 36% revenue growth to ₹7,571 crore, even as Instamart’s losses widen.
Rapido’s Ownly Expands Zero-Commission Food Delivery to Hyderabad
Rapido’s Ownly, a zero-commission food delivery platform, launches in Hyderabad after a Bengaluru pilot. Can it disrupt India’s food delivery market?
Amazon to invest $3bn in India’s quick-commerce expansion
Amazon plans to invest $3 billion in India’s quick-commerce sector by 2030, expanding its warehouse network and AI-driven demand prediction tools to compete with local players.
Gold prices in Chennai fall by ₹480 per sovereign on September 7
Gold prices in Chennai fell by ₹480 per sovereign on September 7, 2026, with 22-carat gold at ₹14,130/gram and 24-carat at ₹15,415/gram.
Indian stock markets drop as US inflation fears and crude oil prices weigh on sentiment
Sensex and Nifty fell in mid-morning trade due to US inflation fears and rising crude oil prices.
Delhi's Startup and Incubation Policy 2026: A Strategic Move
Explore Delhi's Startup and Incubation Policy 2026, aiming to support over 10,000 startups and create over four lakh jobs.
D2C Mastery: Elevate Your Brand with D2CX by Inc42
Discover actionable insights and proven strategies to 10X your D2C brand with D2CX by Inc42, India's top program for D2C founders.
GCC Hiring Surge: India's Non-Tech Talent Landscape in 2028
Explore the anticipated hiring surge in India's GCCs by 2028, focusing on non-tech roles and the transformative impact of digital platforms and AI.
Sensex rebounds 531 points, Nifty rises 78 points in early trade
Sensex opened 531.88 points higher at 76,684.74, while Nifty rose 78.25 points to 23,951.70 on September 4, 2026, amid global market trends.
Data centre industry presses government for power and regulatory reforms in roundtable
Stakeholders discussed power availability, single-window approvals, and regulatory measures with Piyush Goyal to accelerate data centre growth in India.
Cradlewise, Makr Microsystems raise funding; Adobe acquires Rilo
Cradlewise secures $12M Series A, Makr Microsystems raises Rs 10.2 Cr seed, and Business Nextgen Finance gets Rs 215 Cr. Adobe acquires Indian AI startup Rilo.
Swiggy narrows CREW concierge service to travel for paid subscribers
Swiggy has pivoted its CREW platform to offer exclusive travel concierge services for paid subscribers, after a year-long lifestyle concierge pilot.
AI agents could replace apps and reshape digital transactions, says architect of India’s DPI
Pramod Varma, co-founder of Networks for Humanity and key architect of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure, discusses how AI agents could replace apps…
India updates GDP methodology with new base year and price indices
India’s statistics ministry released updated GDP estimates for 2022-23, incorporating PPI, Banking Services Price Index, and new methodology.
India's Ecommerce Sector to Triple by 2030: AI and Quick Commerce Growth
India's ecommerce sector is projected to triple by 2030, reaching $345 billion from $125 billion in 2024, driven by AI and quick commerce. Learn more about the market's growth and key players.
Indian Stock Market Declines as Geopolitical Tensions and Crude Oil Prices Rise
Sensex and Nifty fall as Iran-US tensions escalate, crude oil prices surge, and global markets weaken. Key gainers and decliners identified.
Startup News: Magron, Unacademy, Dekho Merger & More
Explore the latest startup news: Magron's electric motorcycles, Unacademy's acquisition by upGrad, Dekho-RenewBuy merger, and more. Stay updated with the latest developments.
Sensex falls over 400 points as crude oil prices surge past $90
Indian stock markets fell sharply in early trade on August 31, driven by rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions. HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel rose.
Cashfree Payments outlines how it supports SMB growth in India
Cashfree Payments co-founder Akash Sinha discusses how the company helps small and medium businesses improve conversions, use AI, and access global markets.
Gold prices in Chennai drop by ₹560 per 8 grams on August 27
Gold prices in Chennai dropped by ₹560 per 8 grams on August 27. 22 karat gold is now ₹14,940 per gram, influenced by rupee-dollar exchange rates…
Industrial47 Raises Rs 85 Crore for Frontier Tech Startups
In 2026, Industrial47, a pre-seed venture fund, raised Rs 85 crore for frontier tech startups focusing on national security and strategic infrastructure.
Sensex drops 140 points as Iran-US tensions drive market decline
Sensex fell 140 points at open on August 25, 2026, while Nifty declined 66 points. Geopolitical tensions and crude oil prices impacted Indian markets.
Flipkart to launch food delivery in Bengaluru, challenging Zomato and Swiggy
Flipkart will debut its food delivery service in Bengaluru later this month, leveraging its 500M user base and Ekart logistics to challenge Zomato and Swiggy.
Flipkart to launch food delivery in Bengaluru with lower restaurant commissions
Flipkart plans to enter India’s food delivery market in Bengaluru, offering lower commissions and capped marketing costs for restaurants, challenging Swiggy…
Sensex and Nifty trade flat as investors adopt cautious approach
Sensex and Nifty opened marginally higher but traded flat on August 21. Global factors and rising crude oil prices led to cautious investor sentiment.
Swiggy's Stock Surges 5%: Jefferies 'Buy' Rating and Foreign Ownership Cap Approval
Swiggy's stock surged 5% after Jefferies gave a 'Buy' rating and a target price of ₹435. The approval of a 49.5% foreign ownership cap supports Instamart's transition to an inventory-led model.
Swiggy becomes Indian-owned company after capping foreign stake at 49.5%
Swiggy secures shareholder approval to cap foreign ownership at 49.5%, qualifying as an Indian-owned and controlled company under FEMA.
Swiggy's Strategic Move to Cap Foreign Ownership
In 2026, Swiggy caps foreign ownership at 49.5%, aiming to transition Instamart to an inventory-led model. Learn more about this strategic move.
Chennai gold prices rise marginally, sovereign crosses ₹1.14 lakh
Chennai gold prices rise marginally, with 22-carat gold at ₹14,290/gram.
Startup News 2026: Debt-Free API Holdings, Quantum Chip Foundry by QpiAI
Discover the latest startup news: API Holdings turns debt-free, QpiAI opens Asia’s largest quantum chip foundry, and more. Stay updated with the latest developments across sectors.
PM Modi announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, calls for India to lead in tech
PM Narendra Modi outlines India’s tech ambitions, including AI skilling for 1 crore youth and leadership in 6G. What this means for startups and founders.
Gold prices in Chennai plunge ₹1,440 per 8 grams in a single day
Gold prices in Chennai fell sharply by ₹1,440 per 8 grams on August 14, driven by geopolitical tensions and reduced international investment.
Indian stock markets open lower amid West Asia tensions and rising crude oil prices
Indian stock markets opened in the red on August 13, with Sensex down 172 points and Nifty falling 90 points.
What Swiggy does and what its Inc42 profile reveals
Inc42’s profile outlines Swiggy’s business, including its food delivery platform, Instamart subsidiary, funding history, and financial data.
Accel raises $550 million for ninth India fund targeting AI and deeptech
Accel’s ninth India-focused fund raises $550 million as part of a $3.5 billion global raise, targeting early-stage AI and deeptech startups.
Bengaluru’s share of Indian startup funding hits 45% since 2014
Bengaluru startups have raised $76B+ since 2014, 45% of India’s total, and led H1 2026 funding with $2.7B across 165 deals, per Inc42.
Chennai gold prices drop by up to ₹136 per 8 grams on August 10
Chennai gold prices declined on August 10, with 22-carat and 24-carat gold dropping by up to ₹136 per 8 grams.
Sensex and Nifty recover after early dip on August 10
Indian stock markets showed recovery on August 10, 2026, after an initial decline. See which stocks gained and what drove the rebound.
D2C Startup Programs by Inc42 & Food Delivery Market Dynamics
Explore Inc42's D2C startup programs in 2026 and the evolving dynamics of India's food delivery market with key insights from Swiggy, Zomato, and Rapido.
Sensex rises 97 points while Nifty falls 173.95 amid NSE operational changes
Sensex opened at 78,736.20 with a 97-point gain, while Nifty fell 173.95 points to 24,600.35. Operational changes in NSE cited for Nifty’s decline.
Sensex opens 398 points higher, Nifty gains 63 points in early trade
Sensex opened at 78,826.54 with a 397.59-point gain, while Nifty rose 62.7 points to 24,677.60. Most stocks advanced on RBI policy expectations.
Profound AI Startup Raises $1.5M: Bengaluru's New Deeptech Giant
Profound, a Bengaluru-based AI startup, raises $1.5M in seed funding. Learn about its AI Rep technology and the investors backing this deeptech innovation.
Target in India Expands Strategic Role as Global Capability Hub
Discover how Target in India is evolving into a global capability hub, contributing significantly to the company's global strategy.
Gold prices in Chennai rise ₹6,200 in 4 days on rupee depreciation and global demand
Gold prices in Chennai surged ₹6,200 in four days due to rupee depreciation against the dollar and global demand, affecting retailers and investors.
Swiggy's Ambitious FY31 Targets: Rs 10,000 Crore EBITDA & 2.5 Lakh Crore GOV
Discover Swiggy's ambitious FY31 targets: aiming for Rs 10,000 crore adjusted EBITDA and Rs 2.5 lakh crore Gross Order Value, driven by growth in food delivery, quick commerce, and out-of-home consumption.
Maharashtra's Proposed Bike-Taxi Rules Impact on Food Delivery & Ecommerce
Discover how Maharashtra's proposed bike-taxi rules in 2026 will impact food delivery and ecommerce platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, and Meesho.
Swiggy's Ambitious FY31 Goals: ₹10,000 Cr EBITDA & Market Expansion
Discover Swiggy's ambitious FY31 goals: aiming for ₹10,000 Cr EBITDA through Toing & Instamart expansion.
Profound's $1.5M Seed Funding: AI Representatives for Professionals
Discover how Profound, a new AI startup, raised $1.5M to build AI representatives for professionals, similar to managers for celebrities.