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swiggy shareholders rejected proposed changes to the company's Articles of Association, preventing the planned board appointments of CFO Rahul Bothra and cofounder Phani Kishan Addepalli. The special resolution fell short of the required 75% approval. These amendments were intended to support domestic control and an eventual transition to an "Indian Owned and Controlled Company".

A new food delivery hack is circulating online, where customers order a cheap item on Zomato/swiggy and then call the restaurant for a larger, offline order. This aims to bypass app markups and commissions. However, many restaurants refuse, and the savings are often minimal, making the effort questionable for many users.

Situation escalated after ‘loan recovery agents’ sent pics of the family members: Police

Cricket stakeholders are shifting strategies for IPL 2026, focusing on year-round engagement to build "Superfan" communities. This involves investing in long-form content, creator partnerships, and targeted digital campaigns to foster deeper connections with teams and players beyond live matches.

Customers are reporting disturbing encounters with delivery personnel who are revealing knowledge of their private purchases, particularly from quick commerce platforms. Incidents involving sexual wellness products highlight a serious breach of customer privacy, raising questions about company protocols and operational pressures leading to these embarrassing and frightening situations.

swiggy is providing food delivery partners with special cooling vests to combat extreme heat. These water-activated vests reduce body temperature for hours without electricity, offering a practical solution for workers in cities experiencing temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius.

Amazon has launched its slimmest and fastest Fire TV Stick HD in India, boasting over 30% improved performance and Wi-Fi 6 support. The redesigned interface simplifies navigation, offering quick access to movies, shows, and live content.

Investment part of broader $730 million round; valuation up 30% since last secondary transaction.

SoftBank's Indian investments took a hit in the January-March quarter, with its portfolio losing over $600 million. Major companies like swiggy and Ola Electric saw value dips, though Lenskart provided a small gain. This comes as many of SoftBank's recent Indian IPOs face investor concerns about profitability and growth.

Delivery Riders Quickly Bringing Food & Grocery To Your Homes Are Most Exposed To Heatwave Conditions

Leading financial institutions offer mixed outlooks on Indian stocks. Morgan Stanley sees SBI facing NIM challenges, while Goldman Sachs is bullish on Titan's jewellery segment. CLSA notes Bank of Baroda's core performance is mixed despite loan growth. Nomura backs swiggy, highlighting food delivery strength and quick commerce competition. HSBC anticipates Hyundai's market share recovery and new launches.

An IT professional's quest for mental peace after leaving a stressful job took a sharp turn, leading to unemployment and financial hardship. Two months post-resignation, with savings depleted and facing ghosting from recruiters, he now relies on family and has taken a low-paying construction job, highlighting the harsh realities of the current job market and the importance of financial planning.

Many Stocking Up, Revising Menus and Prices Already. Impact To Also Be Felt On App-Based Deliveries

Get ready for pricier meals as India's restaurants and delivery apps plan a 5-10% food cost increase from next week. Soaring fuel prices, coupled with LPG shortages and staff issues, are forcing businesses to pass on rising transportation, packaging, and input expenses. This move disrupts annual pricing cycles, impacting dining out and delivery costs.

New rules under the Code on Social Security mandate gig and platform workers to work 90 days with one aggregator for social security benefits. Those working with multiple platforms need 120 days. Aggregators must register workers and face a 12% annual interest for delayed contributions.

Amazon's ultrafast delivery service, Amazon Now, is seeing impressive growth in India, with orders climbing 25% monthly. Prime members are tripling their shopping frequency using the 30-minute delivery option.