Swiggy Limited IPO
Swiggy Limited is launching its initial public offering (IPO) from November 6-8, 2024. The company provides an online food delivery and quick commerce platform in India. Read through the article to know more about this IPO issue.

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Structure
Swiggy IPO is a book built issue of Rs 11,327.43 crores. It consists of:
  • Fresh issue of 11.54 crore shares (Rs 4,499.00 crores)
  • Offer for sale of 17.51 crore shares (Rs 6,828.43 crores)
Timeline

1

IPO Open Date
Wednesday, November 6, 2024

2

IPO Close Date
Friday, November 8, 2024

3

Basis of Allotment
Monday, November 11, 2024

4

Initiation of Refunds
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

5

Credit of Shares to Demat
Tuesday, November 12, 2024

6

Listing Date
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

7

Cut-off time for UPI mandate confirmation
5 PM on November 8, 2024
Pricing and Lot Size Details
Price Band
Rs 371 to Rs 390 per share
Minimum Lot Size
38 shares
Minimum Investment (Retail)
Rs 14,820
Employee Discount
Rs 25 per share
The issue includes a reservation of up to 750,000 shares for employees offered at a discount of Rs 25 to the issue price.
About Swiggy Limited
Founded in 2014, Swiggy Limited provides users with an easy-to-use platform accessible via a single app to search, select, order, and pay for food (Food Delivery), grocery and household goods (Instamart) and have orders delivered to their homes via an on-demand delivery partner network.
The company has five business units:
  • Food Delivery
  • Out-of-home consumption (restaurant visits and events)
  • Quick Commerce for grocery and household items delivery
  • Supply chain and distribution (B2B deliveries, warehousing, logistics)
  • Platform innovation (Swiggy Genie, Swiggy Minis, etc.)
Company Financials
Swiggy Limited's financial performance for recent periods:
The company's revenue increased by 34% between FY2023 and FY2024, while losses reduced by 44% in the same period.
Objectives

1

Repayment of Borrowings
Investment in the Material Subsidiary, Scootsy, for repayment or pre-payment of certain borrowings

2

Expansion of Dark Store Network
Investment in Scootsy for expansion of Dark Store network for Quick Commerce segment and making lease/license payments for Dark Stores

3

Technology Investment
Investment in technology and cloud infrastructure

4

Brand Marketing
Brand marketing and business promotion expenses for enhancing brand awareness and visibility across segments

5

Inorganic Growth
Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and general corporate purposes
Other Details
Lead managers for the Swiggy IPO include Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Citigroup Global Markets India Private Limited, Jefferies India Private Limited, and others. Link Intime India Private Ltd is the registrar for the issue.
IPO Review
Swiggy is an emerging e-commerce and food delivery company that leverages technology to provide its services. While the company has shown steady revenue growth, it has consistently reported losses. The IPO's negative P/E ratio suggests an aggressive pricing strategy. However, management is optimistic about turning operations profitable in the coming years, fueled by its strategic plan and the IPO funds, which are expected to help scale up its offerings. India's growing market and the potential to reach smaller cities represent a significant opportunity for Swiggy.
Investors with a long-term perspective and an appetite for risk may consider applying, while others might choose to wait for positive financial performance before investing. Key risks for the company include intense competition, pricing pressures, regulatory challenges, high operational costs, reliance on third-party restaurants, negative cash flow, and the challenges of managing dark stores.
Investors with substantial cash reserves and a tolerance for risk might allocate moderate funds for long-term investment in Swiggy.
Yellow colour depicts a caution approach.