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Swiggy launches ‘High Protein’ meals across 30 cities amid broader push to boost food delivery

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YourStory · 23d ago

Swiggy launches ‘High Protein’ meals across 30 cities amid broader push to boost food delivery

Swiggy has introduced a 'High Protein' meal category in 30 cities, offering over 5 lakh dishes from 35,000+ restaurants. Each meal provides at least 15 grams of protein, under 700 calories, and a protein calorie ratio of 10%. This initiative follows other recent efforts like the Rs 99 Store and 'Food on Train' services. Over 1.8 million users engaged with the new category during its pilot phase, with notable traction in major cities.

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What is Swiggy’s 99 store for Gen Z and price-conscious users? - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

What is Swiggy’s 99 store for Gen Z and price-conscious users? - The Economic Times

Swiggy has launched the '99 store' to attract price-sensitive and Gen Z customers, offering meals at Rs 99 with an 'eco saver' delivery option. This initiative comes as Swiggy-invested Rapido plans to introduce its food delivery service, Ownly, in Bengaluru, challenging the Swiggy-Zomato duopoly by offering lower commission to restaurants. The '99 store' is available in over 175 cities, featuring affordable meals and partner collaborations with local eateries and quick-service chains.

Swiggy rolls out Rs 99 meals in 175 cities for Gen Z and price-conscious users - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Swiggy rolls out Rs 99 meals in 175 cities for Gen Z and price-conscious users - The Economic Times

Swiggy has introduced a "99 store" offering meals at Rs 99 across 175 cities, targeting Gen Z and price-conscious users. This initiative features quick-prep dishes with free delivery using the 'eco saver' mode, which combines multiple orders to reduce trips. Swiggy aims to provide affordable meals without compromising quality. This launch coincides with Rapido entering the food delivery market, challenging the dominance of Swiggy and Zomato by offering competitive commission rates to restaurants.

Swiggy turns to student, corporate reward programmes to revive food delivery biz

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YourStory · 2m ago

Swiggy turns to student, corporate reward programmes to revive food delivery biz

Swiggy is revitalizing its food delivery business by launching rewards programs for students and corporate professionals. The corporate rewards scheme includes benefits like Swiggy One memberships offering free deliveries through work emails. Meanwhile, the student program, available in over 200 cities, provides various perks and aims to expand to 4,500 campuses by July 2025. These initiatives aim to boost engagement amid sluggish growth, as Swiggy and rival Zomato face slow expansion in the food delivery sector.

Now, IRCTC Joins Hands With Swiggy For Pre-Ordered Meal Deliveries

Inc42 · 1y ago

Now, IRCTC Joins Hands With Swiggy For Pre-Ordered Meal Deliveries

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy for the supply and delivery of pre-ordered meals. Zomato had previously partnered with IRCTC for a pilot program, while Swiggy has now joined as well. The partnership will initially cover four railway stations in Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. Zomato currently holds a 54% market share in the Indian food delivery market, while Swiggy is preparing for an IPO and aiming for profitability in FY24. IRCTC's catering business has seen a 30% YoY increase.

Swiggy launches standalone app Snacc for 15-minute food delivery

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Swiggy launches standalone app Snacc for 15-minute food delivery

Swiggy has introduced a new standalone app called Snacc, designed for 10-15 minute food delivery in Bengaluru. Available on Google's Play Store and Apple's App Store, Snacc delivers fast food, prepared meals, and beverages, distinguishing it from Swiggy's existing Bolt service, which focuses on restaurant orders. This launch mirrors similar fast delivery services like Blinkit’s Bistro and Zepto Cafe, which also operate through standalone applications.

After Swiggy, Zomato launches advance order scheduling

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YourStory · 9m ago

After Swiggy, Zomato launches advance order scheduling

Food delivery platforms Zomato and Swiggy continue to enhance their services with new features. Zomato has introduced an Order Scheduling feature, allowing customers to plan food deliveries up to two days in advance, with options for rescheduling and cancellations. Swiggy had previously introduced a similar service called Scheduled, which allows users to pre-order meals within specific delivery slots. Both platforms aim to optimize order flow and enhance user satisfaction. Additionally, Zomato has launched Group Ordering, which simplifies ordering for groups by creating a shared cart. The platforms are also actively pursuing fundraising efforts. Zomato plans to raise around $400-500 million, while Swiggy aims to raise Rs 3,750 crore.

Swiggy launches DeskEats for office-goers in 30 Indian cities, including Bengaluru and Pune

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IndianStartupNews · 4d ago

Swiggy launches DeskEats for office-goers in 30 Indian cities, including Bengaluru and Pune

Swiggy has introduced "DeskEats," a curated food delivery service for office-goers in 30 Indian cities, including Bengaluru and Pune. Targeting over 7,000 tech parks and corporate hubs, DeskEats offers access to 700,000 items from 200,000 restaurants. The service includes themed collections like “Stress Munchies” and “Healthy Nibbles,” catering to workplace food needs. The initiative follows Swiggy’s Corporate Rewards program and aims to fit seamlessly into busy workdays for professionals.

Amazon launches marketplace fee, excludes Q-com offering Amazon Now

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YourStory · 2m ago

Amazon launches marketplace fee, excludes Q-com offering Amazon Now

Amazon India has introduced a flat Rs 5 marketplace fee on all orders to cover growing operational costs, similar to Flipkart's Rs 3 fee last year. Exclusions apply to Amazon Business, Amazon Bazaar, Amazon Now, digital purchases, payments, and gift cards. This move aligns with the trend of quick commerce and food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, which charge a flat fee to boost profitability amid high order volumes and sector cash burn.

Swiggy launches career growth initiative for delivery partners under “Project Next”

YourStory

YourStory · 10m ago

Swiggy launches career growth initiative for delivery partners under “Project Next”

Food delivery platform Swiggy has launched a career growth initiative called "Project Next" for its delivery partners. The initiative aims to tap into the partner network to accelerate restaurant onboarding. Delivery partners will have the opportunity to take on new roles within Swiggy, such as sales executives, as part of the project. This initiative is part of Swiggy's larger program called "Swiggy Skills", which offers training and employment opportunities in various roles. Through Project Next, delivery partners will be responsible for onboarding and managing Swiggy's restaurant network, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities.

Zomato pivots away from restaurant-led quick delivery, doubles down on Blinkit Bistro

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Zomato pivots away from restaurant-led quick delivery, doubles down on Blinkit Bistro

Zomato's parent company, Eternal, is ending its quick food delivery service, consolidating it under Blinkit’s Bistro, focusing on in-house kitchens across major Indian cities. This move aims to improve control over food preparation timelines, a challenge faced with restaurant partnerships. Meanwhile, Swiggy is expanding its quick delivery service, Bolt, which relies on limited restaurant menus. Eternal’s decision reflects a focus on profitability amid growing competition and challenging market conditions for rapid delivery services.

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