Swiggy Instamart's physical retail test resurfaces, revisiting a December move beyond delivery

Swiggy Instamart's experiment with a physical retail format, signalling a potential move beyond its app-led quick-commerce delivery model, is resurfacing after first emerging in December, according to Inc42.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 11:45 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

Swiggy Instamart is experimenting with a physical retail format, signalling a potential expansion beyond its quick-commerce delivery model.

Why this matters

The resurfaced test follows reports that Swiggy Instamart was experimenting with physical retail and a March 2025 expansion to 100 cities after adding 32 markets.

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