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Tuesday, September 23, 2025
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Topic: Swiggy

Why disability rights non-profit has moved Delhi HC against Swiggy & Zepto

When high court asked why plea singled out the two platforms, Mission Accessibility claimed they have not taken significant steps towards accessibility while some other apps have.

Bengaluru police says 10-min delivery is causing accidents. It’s becoming a headache

When delivery persons attempt to report their concerns, their communication is limited to pre-recorded messages—making it feel like they have no one to reach out to.

Swiggy Instamart’s New Year ad is a total buzzkill. Even Himesh Reshammiya couldn’t save it

Over the past two years, Swiggy Instamart has established itself as a frontrunner in creative advertising, consistently delivering commercials that blend humour and sharp storytelling.

Grapes & condoms—what else did Indians order most on Swiggy & Blinkit on New Year’s Eve?

By 5:30 pm on 31 December, Swiggy Instamart had delivered 4,779 packs of condoms. Blinkit later revealed that it had shipped 1.2 lakh packs before the clock struck midnight.

Global media on India’s potential AI revolution & investors making same mistakes in China, India

In other reports, the Economist highlights two Indian start-ups, Byju's and Swiggy, and their trajectories.

Instant delivery doesn’t work outside India. Zepto, Blinkit are a success here for a reason

Adoption of quick commerce is highest among those aged 18-35. People aged 36 and above are also adopting digital channels, with more than 30% preferring instant delivery.

Swiggy’s paw-ternity policy a relief for pet parents like me—a new PL enters leave calendar

Swiggy is not the only company to roll out such a policy, though. In 2017, HarperCollins India announced five paid leaves for employees adopting a pet.

Caste disparity, fear of violence & no family time — survey puts numbers to gig workers’ troubles

'Prisoners on Wheels?' report surveyed over 10,000 cab drivers & delivery persons on apps across 8 cities. Mental and physical health issues, dissatisfaction with fares also among findings.

Swiggy ventures into B2B segment with acquisition of LYNK Logistics

Founded in 2015, Chennai-based LYNK works with FMCG brands as an authorized distributor to retail stores and has a network of over 100,000 retail stores across eight cities.

Swiggy to bring down Holi ad after Twitter outrage over ‘don’t throw eggs’ campaign

Angry posts have labelled Swiggy 'Hinduphobic' though it is not immediately clear why Swiggy’s message is anti-Hindu.

On Camera

How global monetary policy divergence presents an opportunity for India

Despite the depreciation of the rupee, India continues to be a magnet — safer than peers like Turkey, South Africa or Brazil, and offers greater returns than the US or Europe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.