Swiggy Said to Have Initiated Talks for IPO Plans, Eyes Stock Listing in 2024

Swiggy Said to Have Initiated Talks for IPO Plans, Eyes Stock Listing in 2024

Swiggy, the Softbank-backed food delivery company, is eyeing a 2024 stock market listing and has initiated talks with bankers to assess its valuation, after halting the process for months due to weak markets, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Swiggy, which delivers food from restaurants and also…

Yulu Plans to Expand Operations in India and Abroad, Expects to Turn Profitable

Yulu Plans to Expand Operations in India and Abroad, Expects to Turn Profitable

E-bike rental startup Yulu, which is looking to go public, expects to turn operationally profitable by September and plans to expand its presence in India and abroad, its chief executive said. The startup, which currently operates in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai, will venture into cities including Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata…

Government Asks E-Commerce Firms to Create Framework Against Dark Patterns: Consumer Affairs Secretary

Government Asks E-Commerce Firms to Create Framework Against Dark Patterns: Consumer Affairs Secretary

The government has taken a serious note of ‘dark patterns’ and asked e-commerce firms to create a self-regulatory framework to stop such practices, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Singh on Tuesday said. The e-commerce sector has the largest contribution to dark patterns, and the framework will be created in the next…

Sun Mobility Partners With Zomato to Power 50,000 Electric 2-Wheelers Over Next Two Years

Sun Mobility Partners With Zomato to Power 50,000 Electric 2-Wheelers Over Next Two Years

Electric vehicles energy infrastructure and services provider SUN Mobility on Monday said it has entered into a partnership with online food delivery platform Zomato to power 50,000 electric two-wheelers of the latter’s fleet over the next two years. Under the partnership, SUN Mobility will provide its battery swap solutions for…

Zypp Electric Raises $25 Million Funding, Aims to Expand to Mumbai, Chennai by 2025

Zypp Electric Raises $25 Million Funding, Aims to Expand to Mumbai, Chennai by 2025

Zypp Electric said on Wednesday it has raised $25 million (nearly 206 crore) in a series B funding round led by Taiwanese battery-swapping service provider Gogoro, as the Indian electric vehicle startup looks to expand to new cities and boost its fleet size. The funding round marks Gogoro’s latest effort to…

Amazon Food Delivery Business to Discontinue From December 29: Report

Amazon Food Delivery Business to Discontinue From December 29: Report

Amazon, one of the biggest e-commerce websites in India, is reportedly shutting down its food delivery business in December in the country. While Amazon’s food delivery business has not been as successful as Swiggy or Zomato, the announcement comes as a surprise has the company has recently decided to put…

Blinkit Partners With Apple Reseller Unicorn to Deliver iPhone 14 in Delhi, Mumbai

Blinkit Partners With Apple Reseller Unicorn to Deliver iPhone 14 in Delhi, Mumbai

Blinkit, a quick product delivery firm, has now partnered with Unicorn to deliver iPhone 14. The e-commerce firm announced the new collaboration with Apple reseller Unicorn on Friday. However, the iPhone 14 delivery will be currently limited to Delhi and Mumbai. In India, the sale for newly launched iPhone 14…

NRAI Says Zomato Pay, Swiggy Diner Discount Offers Against Restaurant Owners’ Interest : Report

NRAI Says Zomato Pay, Swiggy Diner Discount Offers Against Restaurant Owners’ Interest : Report

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has reportedly written to its members in the country alleging that online food delivery services Zomato and Swiggy have been making money through their discount programmes, at the expense of restaurants. According to a report, the advisory by the NRAI refers to Zomato…

Domino’s India Said to Consider Shifting Business Away From Zomato, Swiggy Over Rising Commissions

Domino’s India Said to Consider Shifting Business Away From Zomato, Swiggy Over Rising Commissions

Domino’s Pizza India franchise will consider taking some of its business away from popular food delivery apps, Zomato and SoftBank-backed Swiggy, if their commissions rise further, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The disclosure was made by Jubilant FoodWorks, which runs the Domino’s and Dunkin’ Donuts chain in India,…