Swiggy To Begin Instamart Inventory Model Transition, Eyes Pivot Within Three Quarters
Swiggy announced in its Q2 shareholders letter that Instamart will transition to an inventory-led model over the next 2–3 quarters, beginning in mid-Q3 FY27. The shift is expected to improve the working capital cycle by 8–10 days and add 80 basis points to Instamart's contribution margin when fully implemented. The inventory model will grant Instamart greater control over product assortment, pricing, availability and operations compared to its current marketplace structure. Competitor Blinkit, owned by Zomato (referred to as Eternal in the excerpt), completed a similar transition and has seen significant bottom-line improvements, with Blinkit now contributing over ₹19,000 crore to its parent
Key points
- Instamart to transition from marketplace to inventory-led model by mid-Q3 FY27, completing within 2–3 quarters.
- Expected to improve working capital by 8–10 days and add 80 basis points to contribution margin.
- Competitor Blinkit's successful inventory model transition has driven strong financial performance, serving as a template.
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