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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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Parle's new 'Melody Tiramisu' toffee pack launched carrying 'celebrating India-Italy friendship' message after viral 'Melodi' moments; Here's where you can get it

Parle has launched a limited edition Tiramisu flavour of its iconic Melody toffee exclusively on Blinkit, with the pack explicitly carrying a 'celebrating India-Italy friendship' message. The launch follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's viral moment of gifting Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome in May this…

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BigBasket’s losses widen in FY26, revenue rises 7.7% YoY

This comes weeks after Amazon veteran Amit Nanda joined BigBasket as the new chief executive after founder Hari Menon stepped down. Nanda has been tasked with making the business profitable amid mounting pressure on margins in the quick commerce sector.

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Eternal shares jump over 20% in one month. Will the stock cross its October peak of Rs 368?

Eternal shares have surged over 20% in the past month. Analysts largely maintain a bullish outlook on the food delivery major. Experts highlight robust growth levers supporting future performance. Technical indicators suggest a positive shift in the stock's medium-term trend. The company's stock is currently trading below its October peak.

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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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Why Swiggy shares fell over 5% today: Foreign ownership cap sparks $460 million passive outflow fears

Swiggy shares fell after the company proposed cutting its foreign ownership limit to 49.5% from 100%, raising concerns over its eligibility for major global indices. The move could lead to Swiggy's exclusion from the MSCI Standard and FTSE indices, triggering an estimated $460 million in passive outflows, according to reports.

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Eternal shares jump 3% after Q1 results. Jefferies, CLSA and 4 other brokerages weigh in

Shares of Eternal climbed 3% after its Q1FY27 earnings, with brokerages reaffirming bullish views on the stock. JPMorgan, CLSA, Jefferies, Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Emkay retained positive ratings, citing accelerating growth in food delivery and Blinkit, improving quick commerce profitability, stronger margin guidance and management's confidence that competitive intensity has…

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Eternal’s robust Q1; Meta faces content-blocking allegations

Eternal reported a jump in its net profit on the back of Blinkit's improving operating performance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Zomato's Deepinder Goyal shrugs off Rapido, Swiggy's budget food bets

Eternal's CEO Deepinder Goyal downplayed competition from Rapido and Swiggy's budget food delivery services. He stated these low-cost offerings have had a limited impact on their business. Goyal emphasized Eternal's focus on its Bistro initiative for supply chain innovation. This new model aims to make food delivery viable at lower…

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Will Blinkit growth sustain amid competition? 5 things to know from Eternal's shareholder letter

Eternal's Q1 shareholder letter highlights Blinkit's rapid expansion, improving profitability and rising capital investments, while food delivery remains the group's profit engine. Management also addressed mounting quick commerce competition, outlined Blinkit's return framework and detailed continued investments in AI, Bistro and other emerging businesses despite widening losses in newer ventures.

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Blinkit logs Rs 102 crore operating profit in Q1; sees more predictable competitive landscape

Eternal chief executive and Blinkit founder Albinder Dhindsa, in a letter to shareholders, said the company's NOV growth during the quarter was largely driven by seasonal factors. Eternal reported a nearly threefold increase in operating revenue for the June quarter to Rs 20,211 crore. Net profit rose fourfold year-on-year to…

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Q1 Results today: Eternal, Nestle, IndusInd Bank among 63 companies announcing June earnings. What to expect?

A packed earnings day awaits Dalal Street, with Eternal, Nestlé India, IndusInd Bank and over 250 companies set to report June quarter results. Investors will also track BPCL, HPCL and Adani Group firms, while markets continue to react sharply to recent earnings from Bandhan Bank, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto.

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Eternal Q1 Results Preview: All eyes on Blinkit to drive earnings. Here's what investors can expect

Eternal is expected to deliver a steady June-quarter, led by strong Blinkit growth through store expansion and higher order values. Investors will monitor quick commerce profitability, food delivery margins, competitive intensity and management commentary on sustaining growth amid aggressive market expansion.

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Bengaluru Blinkit rider turned down a ₹100 tip, and his reason has a career learning that no management degree can teach

A Blinkit order mix-up led to a valuable lesson for a product manager. The delivery partner refused extra cash, explaining his rating system. He stated that going the extra mile improved his rating to 4.8. This metric directly influenced his future earnings and performance. The incident highlighted how gig workers…

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Quick commerce firms deepen battle for orders in the same pin codes: Report

Quick-commerce operators are densely expanding dark stores within existing neighborhoods. Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, and Amazon Now significantly increased their store counts recently. This intense competition focuses on metro cities where demand is highest. Companies aim to capture customer habits and defend broader e-commerce businesses. Denser networks are crucial for meeting…

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Zepto may cut IPO size by 20%; investor bids peg valuation at $3.5-4 billion: sources

Zepto is expected to announce its price band over the next seven to eight days, another person said. Sebi rules require companies to refile their draft prospectus if the issue size changes by more than 20% from the original estimate.

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Upmarket invasion: How India's quick commerce giants are crowding out specialist gourmet players

Indian quick-commerce platforms are now targeting affluent households with premium products. This strategic shift aims to improve profitability by focusing on higher-margin items. Companies are introducing imported goods and artisanal produce to attract wealthier customers. While speed was once the key differentiator, range and quality now drive competition.

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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, 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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Swiggy becomes majority Indian-owned as foreign shareholding drops below 50%

The shift is significant for the food delivery and quick commerce major. In May, its shareholders had failed to pass a resolution to classify it as an Indian-owned and controlled company (IOCC), a status that would let its quick commerce arm Instamart own inventory directly, improving margins and supply chain…

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Blinkit to remain undisputed market leader despite Amazon, Flipkart's QC entry, says Anand Rathi, sees 43% upside

Despite concerns over Amazon and Flipkart intensifying competition in India's quick commerce market, Anand Rathi believes Blinkit remains the clear market leader due to its scale, strong customer retention and limited reliance on heavy discounts. The brokerage has reiterated its 'Buy' rating on Eternal with a target price of Rs…

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Amazon’s rapid delivery push triggers $15 billion rout for Eternal, Swiggy

Eternal and Swiggy have pioneered India’s 10-minute delivery space, but rising competition is intensifying pressure. Blinkit and Instamart shares have fallen sharply amid concerns over Amazon and Flipkart expanding into rapid commerce through dark stores. The $11 billion segment is heating up further as Zepto prepares a $1 billion IPO…

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Amazon, Flipkart spark quick commerce price war as Blinkit, Instamart hold the line

India’s quick-commerce market is back in a discounting spiral. Amazon and Flipkart are turning up the heat, but incumbents Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart are largely refusing to dive into the price war as they prioritise profitability, industry executives said.

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