Wednesday, 24 December

Wednesday, 24 December2025

Swiggy Exits Rapido Stake; Festive E-commerce Sales Surge Amid GST Cuts

Swiggy Exits Rapido Stake; Festive E-commerce Sales Surge Amid GST Cuts
Swiggy is selling its 11.8% stake in Rapido to Prosus and WestBridge Capital for $270 million, marking a 2.4x return on its 2022 investment. The move provides Swiggy with capital to bolster its Instamart division. Meanwhile, e-commerce platforms Amazon India and Flipkart have reported a 32–35% increase in sales during their festive season sales, driven by recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts.

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