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Swiggy Reassesses Rapido Stake as Instamart Losses Surge

Reporting 54% year-on-year Q1 revenue growth with a net loss of ₹1,197 crore, the company has reiterated a contribution-margin breakeven target for Instamart in late 2025.

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Overview

  • Swiggy posted consolidated Q1 FY26 revenue of ₹4,961 crore, driven by gains in both food delivery and quick commerce.
  • Net losses nearly doubled to ₹1,197 crore year-on-year, with Instamart alone recording an operating loss of ₹797 crore on ₹806 crore in sales.
  • The firm is actively reevaluating its roughly 12% minority stake in Rapido after the mobility app announced plans to enter the food delivery market.
  • Management affirmed its goal to reach contribution-margin breakeven for Instamart between December 2025 and June 2026 despite mounting competition from Blinkit and other players.
  • Potential proceeds from a Rapido stake sale are being viewed as a way to strengthen Swiggy’s cash reserves and support its profitability roadmap.