Swiggy proposes 49.5% foreign-ownership cap to qualify as Indian-owned
Swiggy’s board has proposed capping aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5% on a fully diluted basis and revising governance rights to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company, subject to shareholder approval at its August 18 AGM.
Swiggy’s board proposed capping aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5% and amending governance rights to qualify as an Indian Owned and Controlled Company. Shareholders will vote at the August 18, 2026 AGM; preference capital will also be reclassified into equity capital.
Why this matters
The proposal follows Swiggy’s July 2023 LYNK acquisition, which signaled its move into food and grocery retail, and recent World Cup-related demand visibility alongside Zomato and hospitality chains.
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