Swiggy Ltd., the popular food delivery platform, made a strong debut on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Wednesday. The company’s shares listed at Rs 412 on BSE, a 5.64% premium over its issue price of Rs 390. On the NSE, Swiggy’s shares opened at Rs 420, marking a 7.7% premium.
Swiggy’s IPO: A Strong Response from Investors
Swiggy’s initial public offering (IPO) was met with high demand, receiving 3.59 times more subscriptions than available shares on the final day of bidding. The Rs 11,327.4-crore IPO was a mix of a fresh issue and an offer for sale. The fresh issue included 11.5 crore shares valued at Rs 4,499 crore, while the offer for sale included 17.5 crore shares worth Rs 6,828.4 crore. The IPO saw significant participation from institutional investors, including major global funds like Fidelity and Blackrock.
Diverse Operations and Future Prospects of Swiggy
Founded in 2014, Swiggy has evolved into more than just a food delivery service. The company has expanded into four key areas:
- Food Delivery: Offering on-demand restaurant food delivery.
- Out-of-home Consumption: Providing services like dining reservations and event planning.
- Quick Commerce: Offering instant delivery of groceries and household essentials through Swiggy Instamart.
- B2B Supply Chain and Distribution: Providing logistics and warehousing solutions to wholesalers and retailers.
Additionally, Swiggy continues to innovate with initiatives like Swiggy Genie and Dineout.
Swiggy’s Financial Performance: Growth and Challenges
Swiggy reported a revenue of Rs 3,222.2 crore for the quarter ending June 2024. For the fiscal year 2024, the company’s revenue rose 36.1% to Rs 11,247 crore, compared to Rs 8,264.59 crore in the previous year. Despite the increase in revenue, Swiggy’s losses also remained substantial, reducing from Rs 4,275.74 crore in fiscal 2023 to Rs 2,208.01 crore in fiscal 2024. In the June quarter, the company’s loss stood at Rs 611 crore.
The company’s revenue breakdown revealed that food delivery continues to be its largest segment, contributing Rs 1,729.63 crore, or 53.7% of total revenue. The quick commerce business followed, contributing Rs 403.3 crore, or 12.5% of the revenue. However, the out-of-home consumption segment accounted for just 1.4% of Swiggy’s total revenue, highlighting its relatively small role in the company’s overall business.
Looking Ahead
As Swiggy expands its reach and diversifies its services, it remains to be seen how it will balance growth with profitability. Despite a reduction in losses, the company’s road to sustainable profit remains a key focus for investors and analysts alike.
Swiggy’s successful IPO and strong market debut mark an important milestone for the company as it continues to revolutionize food delivery and quick commerce in India. However, the company’s ability to turn its losses into profits in the coming years will be critical to its long-term success.
