Blinkit, Instamart chart different paths to profitable growth
- Swiggy shares fell nearly 12% to a record low after the company reported a consolidated second-quarter net loss of Rs 922 crore.
- Instamart’s adjusted core loss widened to Rs 895 crore in the September quarter from Rs 849 crore a year earlier, raising concerns about quick-commerce profitability.
- Jefferies and Emkay retained their buy ratings on Swiggy but reduced their target prices, citing concerns about Instamart’s losses.
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Blinkit, Instamart chart different paths to profitable growth
Eternal and Swiggy are adopting distinct strategies within the quick commerce and food delivery sectors. Eternal is ramping up Blinkits growth to achieve profitability, while Swiggy emphasizes the quality of its expansion. Through private-label investments and habit-forming efforts, Swiggy's Instamart aims to enhance customer engagement. Both companies project a robust 20% annual growth in food delivery as Blinkit and Instamart work to expand th…
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