Investec Maintains Hold Rating on Swiggy with Target Price of ₹314; Blinkit's IOCC Model Seen Widening Competitive Gap 2 days ago
Investec has maintained a Hold rating on Swiggy with a target price of ₹314, acknowledging that domestic ownership has risen above 50% but noting that control issues remain unresolved. The brokerage highlighted Blinkit's IOCC classification as a key structural advantage, enabling an inventory-led model that has improved product assortment and expanded adjusted EBITDA margins by 80–100 basis points. This positions Blinkit competitively ahead of Swiggy, Flipkart, and Amazon in the quick commerce space.
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Swiggy Increases Platform Fee from ₹14.99 to ₹17.58
Swiggy has increased its platform fee from ₹14.99 to ₹17.58, representing approximately a 17.3% increase. This fee adjustment will impact all customers using the food delivery platform and reflects ongoing pricing optimization in the food delivery sector.
Swiggy's stock has fallen 41% year-to-date, trading below its IPO price since February. Q4 results disappointed with a net loss of Rs 1,081.00 crore, exceeding analyst estimates. Profitability concerns and intense market competition are key factors affecting the company's performance. Despite these challenges, most analysts maintain a 'Buy' rating with an average price target suggesting a 28.20% upside potential.
27May 25
Swiggy's Instamart Rebrands, Drops Parent Company Name for Independent Identity
Instamart, Swiggy's quick commerce platform, has undergone a significant rebranding. The company has removed 'Swiggy' from its name and introduced a new logo with an 'S-Pin' icon, maintaining a subtle connection to its parent company. This move reflects Instamart's expansion beyond groceries and tier 1 cities, positioning it as a versatile quick commerce platform. The rebranding will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks across various touchpoints. This strategic shift suggests Swiggy is giving Instamart more autonomy to grow independently in the competitive quick commerce market.
Swiggy's quick-commerce vertical, Instamart, is experiencing significant financial challenges. The platform is losing Rs 18 for every Rs 100 in gross sales, with an adjusted EBITDA loss of Rs 840 crore in Q1 2023. Despite doubling its year-on-year gross order value to Rs 4,670 crore, Instamart's losses have led to a 49% drop in Swiggy's share price. Analysts have revised their outlook, citing ongoing cash burn and fierce competition from rivals like Blinkit. Swiggy aims to achieve contribution break-even for Instamart within 3-5 quarters.
13May 25
Swiggy Shares Plummet 5% as Lock-in Period Expires, Freeing Up ₹6,130 Crore Worth of Stock
Swiggy's share price dropped significantly as its six-month IPO lock-in period ended, making 85% of the company's shares (189.8 crore shares valued at ₹6,130 crore) available for trading. The stock opened 5% lower at ₹305 per share, a 21.79% decline from its IPO price of ₹390. This increased selling pressure highlights the volatility often associated with newly public companies in the competitive food delivery sector.
Swiggy, a major rival of Zomato, reported a net loss of ₹1,081.00 crore for the fourth quarter, significantly higher than the previous year. Despite this, 13 out of 20 analysts maintain 'buy' ratings. The company showed strong growth in food delivery but faced challenges in quick commerce. Swiggy has pushed back its contribution break-even target to Q3FY26 to Q2FY27. The food delivery sector continues to prioritize growth over immediate profitability, with fierce competition in emerging segments like quick commerce.