Amazon India Eyes Swiggy’s Instamart Amid Swiggy’s IPO Preparations: Report
Amazon India has reportedly approached Swiggy for a potential deal involving its quick commerce business, Instamart, sources told the Economic Times. This move coincides with Swiggy's confidential filing of draft documents with SEBI for a Rs 10,414 crore ($1.25 billion) public offering, marking one of the largest IPOs for a new-age internet firm.
According to a source privy to the development told ET, "Amazon has shown interest in either acquiring a stake during the ongoing pre-IPO placement or proposing a buyout for Instamart. However, multiple roadblocks exist at the moment." The source further noted that no official offer has been made yet, and swift action from Amazon’s headquarters in Seattle is necessary for discussions to advance. Early talks may ...