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With Swiggy’s much-anticipated IPO listing today, all eyes are on the ticker—and the race is heating up. The Swiggy-Zomato rivalry, once about speed and scale, has now evolved into a battle of strategy and innovation. Until now, both players have focused on: 🔹 Owning distribution and inventory to optimize delivery efficiency. 🔹 Mastering UI/UX and data to shape consumer behaviour and preferences. But the next big winner won’t just deliver—it will curate. Success will hinge on: ✅ Better assortment across diverse categories. ✅ Competitive pricing that matches consumer expectations. ✅ Maintaining quality and availability for every consumption occasion. The challenge ahead? Breaking the ceiling. Both food delivery and quick-commerce face growth limits as they saturate urban markets. The race to expand horizontally is already underway: Swiggy is betting big with its #Yello app (for booking services) and Rare (an exclusive membership for affluent customers). Zomato is countering with WhatsApp-based ordering powered by human agents and handyman services via Blinkit. The question now is: Will this remain a two-player game, or is the stage being set for new disruptions? Because in the food delivery world, the only thing hotter than the biryani at your door is the competition to bring it there. #Swiggy #Zomato #Marketdisruptions

Swiggy Introduces 'Incognito Mode' For Private Ordering Swiggy is once again setting the pace for innovation in the foodtech space with the introduction of ‘Incognito Mode’—a feature that allows users to place private orders without the need to manually delete their order history. This exciting feature is currently being tested with 10% of Swiggy users. With Swiggy's upcoming IPO targeting a $15 Bn valuation, the timing of this feature rollout highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing user experience while expanding its footprint in food delivery and quick commerce. As privacy becomes a bigger priority for consumers, Swiggy’s new incognito feature is a smart step toward giving users greater control and security over their personal information. #Swiggy #IncognitoMode #FoodDelivery #QuickCommerce #TechInnovation #CXOConnect #UserExperience #IPO #IndiaBusiness #FoodTech

Swiggy pioneered food delivery and quick commerce in India. Underpinning its business were its apps and products. But today, Swiggy's apps are a haphazard, constantly changing collection of sub-products, menu items, offers and distinct sections. "They have shipped their org chart", says Praveen Gopal Krishnan. How did it come to this? How did Swiggy go from being an innovative and exciting firm to being more of a timid one? As it heads for an IPO, how does it plan to change this narrative? Hosts Rohin Dharmakumar and Praveen Gopal Krishnan discuss this Arnav Gupta, the Director of Engineering at Jiocinema, and Deepak Shenoy—the co-founder and CEO of Capitalmind. Click the link in the comments. ------- #TheKen #TwobyTwo #Swiggy #Foodtech #IPO #PublicMarkets #Product #ProductThinking #ProductDesign

It does feel like Swiggy #Instamart has lost its edge compared to Blinkit and Zepto. When deliveries start taking 30-40 minutes instead of the promised lightning-fast times, it’s hard not to wonder if the “insta” in #Instamart is just for show now. Competitors like Zepto and Blinkit have set a benchmark with their consistent 10-15 minute deliveries, and Swiggy falling behind might be a sign that they’re struggling to keep up with the operational and logistical demands of ultra-fast delivery. If they don’t act fast (pun intended) they risk losing a significant chunk of their customer base. After all, speed is what attracted users to these platforms in the first place. Maybe Swiggy is shifting focus, but at this rate, “the angel” you mentioned might indeed find itself grounded. 😁 What’s your go-to app now, or are you still holding out hope for #Instamart to get back in the game? #QuickCommerce #StartupCompetition #ECommerceTrends #LogisticsInnovation #CustomerExperience #DeliveryWars #PatienceTested #SpeedMatters #InstantOrNothing #ModernConvenience #BusinessStrategy #MarketTrends #ConsumerBehavior #TechDisruption #CompetitiveEdge

Why I Believe in Swiggy – From a Skeptic to a Loyalist, and Now, an Investor Back in 2015, the food tech landscape was buzzing with new players. I was right in the middle of it all, launching and growing TinyOwl’s Homemade Food App from zero to 4,000 users in just 6 months, with just word of mouth marketing ($0). At that time, Swiggy was the new kid on the block, and I’ll admit it—I resisted them like the plague! Why? Because, having been a part of TinyOwl’s early success, I was committed to our vision of hyperlocal food delivery, with Swiggy being our biggest competition at the time. But times have changed, and so have I. Today, I’m one of Swiggy’s most loyal customers. I’ve seen them keep their promises time and again, overcoming hiccups and consistently delivering on service and customer support. As a content to commerce & lifestyle content specialist who values reliability, I’ve witnessed how Swiggy earned consumer trust and made itself indispensable. Their recent IPO marks a pivotal moment, and just as I’ve trusted them with countless orders, I’m now excited to invest in them as a shareholder. Swiggy’s journey is a testament to building brand trust and delivering on promises, two cornerstones of any successful content strategy. Here’s to being a part of this journey from the early food tech days to now—and believing in brands that deliver, both literally and figuratively! #foodtech #contentmarketing #Swiggy #fooddelivery #brandtrust #investment #digitalmarketing #TinyOwl #foodtechjourney #lifestylemarketing

🚨Recently read about Swiggy's In-App UPI Rollout 🚀 In the highly competitive food tech space, where every second counts, Swiggy's latest move to introduce an in-app UPI payment system is a strategic masterstroke. This isn't just about faster transactions—it's about enhancing the entire customer experience. Here's what stands out: 1. Seamless User Experience: By cutting down the payment time from 15 to just 5 seconds, Swiggy is addressing a key friction point—checkout abandonment. This simplification not only retains users but encourages more frequent transactions. 2. Data-Driven Growth: With direct control over payment data, Swiggy can gain deeper insights into consumer behaviour, allowing for more personalized and targeted marketing strategies. This data is gold for optimizing user retention and driving growth. 3. Competitive Edge: As Zomato steps back from its fintech ambitions, Swiggy is doubling down. This move not only reduces dependency on third-party payment platforms but also positions Swiggy as a more integrated, reliable service provider—something that could tip the scales in the fiercely contested market. 4. Strategic Timing: Rolling out this feature ahead of their IPO clearly signals Swiggy’s commitment to innovation and customer-centric growth to investors. It's about showing that they’re not just keeping up with the competition but leading it. In a world where convenience is king, Swiggy is playing its cards right—simplifying the user journey while fortifying its competitive position. #ProductGrowth #CustomerExperience #Fintech #Innovation #Strategy #UPI #Swiggy #GrowthMindset

Back at it (q-ecomm) with a discussion in reflection of another norm settled by Swiggy! Revamping convenience is the ultimate user-magnet for all service-offering brands and so does Swiggy using Bolt, its latest answer to the “need-it-now” crowd. Packed with features that make everyday ordering a breeze by personalization, and keeping things effortlessly simple. Understand HOW: 🚀 One-Tap Reorders – Ever have that coffee or snack you just can’t skip? Bolt’s one-tap reorder lets you grab your go-tos instantly, perfect for those quick, low-involvement orders. No more endless scrolling—just tap and go! 🎯 Personalization Meets Speed – Using Swiggy’s data smarts, Bolt suggests items based on your time, location, and past cravings. It’s like Swiggy knows what you want before you even do. Less time thinking, more time munching! 🔥 Gamified Engagement – Want rewards with that? Bolt spices things up with streak rewards, giving exclusive perks for consecutive orders. This isn't just about delivery; it’s Swiggy’s way of making Bolt a habit, not just an app. 📈 Boosting Micro-Orders & Fleet Efficiency – With Bolt, small orders get big love! Low-ticket items are now easier to order throughout the day, creating a steady stream of micro-orders and resultantly maximizing delivery fleet efficiency without waiting for larger baskets. Bolt is Swiggy’s master plan to make instant orders the new norm with convenience right into daily life. Let me know how you feel about this. Please, drop your thoughts in the comments. Till then, Be consistent. Tc of u n urs. #swiggy #productmanagement #productmanager #product #linkedin #thoughts #keeplearning #productfeatures #productdev

How does the Swiggy Bolt feature even work? To answer that question, a few leaders teamed up with Rocky — the OG food blogger and put it to the test by stepping into the shoes of our delivery partners. The result? A speedy, reliable service that doesn't compromise on safety or break any traffic rules. It's the collaborative effort of everyone involved in the process that makes the magic happen. Same Swiggy, just quicker! Rohit Kapoor | Sidharth Bhakoo | Arjun Choudhary | Mayur Hola #Swiggy #SwiggyIndia #SwiggyBolt #WeAreSwiggy

Exciting news from Swiggy! 🚀 After a hiatus of four years, Swiggy has relaunched its homestyle meal delivery service, Swiggy Daily. Originally introduced in 2019 and paused due to Covid-induced lockdowns, the service is back with a bang, now integrated directly into the main Swiggy app. Targeting consumers craving healthy, home-cooked meals at an affordable price, Swiggy Daily offers flexible subscription options ranging from three days to a month. This strategic move comes amidst growing competition in the home-style meal delivery space, with rivals like Zomato also expanding their offerings. Swiggy's resurgence reflects its commitment to innovation and adaptation. Amid preparations for its highly anticipated IPO, Swiggy has been streamlining its operations, recently merging Swiggy Mall with its quick commerce platform, Instamart. With an IPO filing in the works and impressive financials to boot—$1.02 billion in revenue during April-December 2023—Swiggy is poised for a groundbreaking journey ahead. Stay tuned as Swiggy continues to redefine the food delivery landscape! #Swiggy #SwiggyDaily #FoodDelivery #Innovation #IPO #HomestyleMeal #QuickCommerce

🚨 The best product innovation in recent times? Look no further than Swiggy! 🚨 Swiggy has cracked the code on profitability by charging full cancellation fees even when their own delivery agent cancels the order! Now that's next-level innovation! 🙌 Why waste time delivering when you can just keep canceling orders and still get paid? Swiggy has unlocked the secret to infinite revenue—no service, no product, just endless fees. 💸 Budding product managers, take note! This is how you create a business model that scales effortlessly. Forget about value addition, just focus on perfecting the art of canceling and charging. Swiggy is truly revolutionizing how we think about "service." Thank you for the masterclass in turning inconvenience into profit! #InnovationAtItsFinest #ProductManagement101 #CustomerServiceRevolution Sriharsha M. Swiggy