{
  "id": 16079566,
  "title": "Swiggy To Begin Instamart Inventory Model Transition, Eyes Pivot Within Three Quarters",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/swiggy-to-begin-instamart-inventory-model-transition-eyes-pivot",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-22T16:56:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Inc42",
    "slug": "inc42",
    "url": "https://inc42.com/buzz/swiggy-to-begin-instamart-inventory-model-transition-eyes-pivot-within-three-quarters/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Swiggy, an Indian food delivery company, is set to transition its Instamart quick commerce arm to an inventory-led model by mid-Q3 FY27, according to its Q2 shareholders letter. This switch is expected to improve the working capital cycle by 8-10 days and potentially add 80 basis points to Instamart's contribution margin. Instamart has been under pressure due to weakened margins in the September quarter (Q2 FY27), with a contribution margin of -1% of gross order value and an adjusted EBITDA loss of ₹895 Cr. The inventory model will offer Instamart greater control over product assortment, pricing, availability, and day-to-day operations compared to its current marketplace-based model.",
  "summary": "Over two months after attaining the IOCC (Indian-Owned and Controlled Company) tag, Swiggy announced that it will shortly commence transitioning…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}