Swiggy Instamart appoints former HUL executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as COO

Swiggy Instamart has named former Hindustan Unilever executive Sairam Krishnamurthy chief operating officer, adding senior operating leadership as competition intensifies in India’s quick-commerce market.

— Filed Sat, 25 Jul, 2026, 07:15 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Swiggy Instamart appointed former Hindustan Unilever executive Sairam Krishnamurthy as chief operating officer, strengthening its operating leadership in India’s quick-commerce market.

Why this matters

The COO appointment follows Instamart’s shift from dark-store buildout toward utilisation as rivalry rises and comes as former architect Karthik Gurumurthy raises $3M in a Matrix-led round.

Leadership remains steady, with 866 signals recorded over the past 90 days.

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