Swiggy Instamart's Holi-week festive handling fee resurfaces from March

Resurfacing a March 2025 move, Swiggy Instamart had introduced a festive handling fee during Holi week, marking a holiday-period pricing adjustment for its quick-commerce orders.

— Filed Sun, 26 Jul, 2026, 07:45 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Swiggy Instamart introduced a Festive Handling fee for orders during Holi week, signaling a holiday-period pricing adjustment for its quick-commerce service.

Why this matters

Alongside the resurfaced March 2025 Holi fee, recent Swiggy Instamart signals revisit FSSAI's nine July 2026 notices over alleged spoiled and expired food deliveries.

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