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Now, Swiggy Rolls Out Electric Fleet For Larger Orders In Gurugram
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10m ago
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- Swiggy launches Swiggy XL EV fleet in Gurugram on the day of Haryana elections - The service is a bulk order delivery option - Swiggy plans to expand the Swiggy XL EV fleet to new cities in the coming weeks - This launch follows the recent introduction of Swiggy Bolt, a service for delivering quick-to-prepare dishes in 10 minutes - The announcement showcases Swiggy's commitment to expanding its delivery services and catering to different customer needs
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IPO-bound Swiggy launches XL fleet for bulk orders in festive season | Mint
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10m ago
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- Swiggy has launched a bulk order service called Swiggy XL EV fleet, which aims to serve large orders at once. - The service has undergone a pilot run and was officially launched in Gurugram. - The fleet has already delivered 3500 meals to electoral officials at polling booths in Gurugram and Badshahpur. - The Swiggy XL EV fleet service will be expanded to more cities in the coming weeks. - The service includes features such as temperature-controlled compartments and electric-powered fleet. - Swiggy has filed revised draft documents for an IPO to raise capital.
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Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa might deliver your order on New Year’s Eve | Company Business News
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7m ago
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Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa personally delivered orders on New Year's Eve, sharing his experience wearing a delivery jacket in Gurugram. He humorously noted challenges in matching swift picking times. By 5 PM on NYE 2024, Blinkit surpassed the previous year's orders, reflecting high demand for quick delivery. Dhindsa also announced a new electric vehicle fleet for large orders, currently operational in Delhi and Gurugram, with expansion plans to other cities.
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Blinkit rolls out large order fleet in Delhi and Gurugram
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7m ago
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Blinkit, Zomato's quick commerce arm, has introduced an all-electric large order fleet in Delhi and Gurugram, designed for electronics and party essentials. Founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced plans to expand this service to more cities. Recently, Blinkit also launched in Jammu, currently serving areas like Trikuta Nagar, Roop Nagar, and Akhnoor Road, reinforcing its commitment to quick and reliable deliveries.
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Japan’s Eneos leads Zypp Electric’s Series C funding
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1y ago
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Zypp Electric, an electric vehicle delivery app in India, has raised $15 million in a Series C funding round led by Japanese investor Eneos. The funding is part of a larger $50 million round, with the aim to expand Zypp's fleet of electric scooters to 200,000 and extend its services to 15 cities in India by 2026. Zypp Electric offers last-mile deliveries for various goods and has clients such as BigBasket, Flipkart, and Swiggy. The startup previously raised $25 million in a Series B funding round in 2023.
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Zomato Rolls Out EV Rental Fleet in Delhi to Power Green Deliveries
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2m ago
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Zomato is launching an electric vehicle (EV) rental fleet for its Delhi-NCR delivery partners to promote green deliveries. The initiative allows delivery partners to rent two-wheeler EVs, with plans for broader expansion based on uptake. This aligns with Zomato's goal of achieving 100% EV-based deliveries by 2030, mirroring similar commitments from competitor Swiggy. The move is part of broader efforts to reduce delivery costs, improve efficiency, and support India's national EV adoption goals.
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Playing catch-up with quick commerce rivals, Swiggy Instamart launches discount offer for bulk purchases
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4m ago
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Swiggy Instamart has launched Maxxsaver, offering discounts on bulk purchases to compete with other quick commerce platforms. Customers automatically enrolled in Maxxsaver can save up to Rs 500 on larger orders. This strategy aligns with competitors like Flipkart and BigBasket, who also encourage bulk buying with discounts. Such moves reduce delivery trips and packaging expenses. Swiggy Instamart, now in 100 Indian cities, aims to cater to increasing demand for quick deliveries, despite facing financial losses.
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Zomato introduces 'large order fleet' for serving groups of up to 50 people
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1y ago
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Zomato, an online food delivery platform in India, has introduced the country's first large order fleet. The fleet is designed to cater to group events and can serve orders for gatherings of up to 50 people, such as parties. The company will use an all-electric fleet for delivering these large orders, addressing previous issues with customer experience when using multiple regular fleet delivery partners. Zomato's CEO, Deepinder Goyal, mentioned that they are continuously working on enhancing the vehicles, including features like cooling compartments and temperature-controlled hot boxes, to ensure the orders arrive in the best condition.
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Swiggy rolls out ‘Lite’ plan, bundling for One programme to take on Zomato Gold
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Swiggy has introduced a cheaper version of its membership program called Swiggy One Lite, offering 10 free deliveries on food orders over Rs 149 for a three-month period. Additionally, users will receive free deliveries on Instamart orders above Rs 199 and a 10% discount on Swiggy Genie deliveries over Rs 60. The launch aims to attract non-members and comes as Swiggy and Zomato compete to increase their subscription base during the festive season. Swiggy One had a few million subscribers as of late August, while Zomato Gold had 1.8 million subscribers as of March.
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Swiggy Instamart Faces Outage For More Than An Hour
Inc42
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9m ago
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Swiggy experienced technical issues and went offline temporarily. The app is now back online and orders are being accepted. However, some delivery executives reported difficulties with scanning orders and accepting payments. Users took to social media to express their frustrations about delays in receiving their orders and criticized Swiggy for the processing issues.
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Quick commerce, food delivery firms clock order spike on New Year’s Eve
Economic Times
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7m ago
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On New Year’s Eve, quick commerce and food delivery platforms in India experienced high demand, with orders spiking significantly by the evening. Blinkit, a Zomato-owned platform, surpassed its total orders from Dec 31, 2023, by 5 pm. The company also launched a large-order fleet in Delhi and Gurgaon for bulk deliveries. Swiggy reported Bengaluru leading in food delivery orders and prepared for the surge with a fully-stocked Instamart warehouse and war rooms.
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