Swiggy proposes 49.5% foreign ownership cap to unlock Instamart inventory ownership
Swiggy’s board has approved a proposal to cap aggregate foreign ownership at 49.5%, subject to shareholder approval at its August 18 AGM. The restructuring is aimed at securing Indian-owned-and-controlled status, which could allow Instamart to directly own and sell inventory.
Swiggy’s board approved a 49.5% aggregate foreign-ownership cap to pursue Indian-owned-and-controlled status, enabling Instamart to directly own and sell inventory. Shareholders will vote on the proposal and related Articles of Association amendments at its August 18 AGM.
Why this matters
The proposal extends Swiggy's recent signals on capping foreign ownership to enable Instamart's inventory-led model, including moves to unlock direct inventory ownership and support an inventory-led shift.
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