e-commerce
Swiggy orders fresh talent, puts Anuj Gupta in revenue driver’s seat as VP
MUMBAI: Swiggy just ordered itself a fresh hot serving of growth—with extra toppings of expertise. The food delivery giant is turning up the heat in its growth kitchen by appointing seasoned omnichannel wizard Anuj Gupta as vice president of revenue and growth for its food marketplace. Clearly, Swiggy knows the secret sauce to stay ahead: hiring a seasoned chef of consumer-tech strategy.
Bringing more than 14 years of consumer-tech and retail mastery to Swiggy’s table, Gupta is tasked with spearheading strategic initiatives that’ll spice up user growth, revenue expansion, and brand power.
Previously, Gupta co-founded Thimblerr, transforming it into a powerhouse in fashion supply-chain solutions. Before stitching success at Thimblerr, he held key positions at Zivame, notably as chief revenue officer, dramatically shifting it from a marketplace to India’s biggest women’s intimatewear brand, driving revenue up by a staggering 12 times in just four years. Now that’s some impressive brand makeover!
Notably at Zivame, Gupta also boosted six month customer retention by 1400 basis points and increased purchase frequency by 25 per cent. These numbers aren’t just impressive—they’re sizzling hot!
At Swiggy, Gupta’s culinary magic will focus on optimising revenue streams, enhancing customer experience, and maximising platform growth. Whether it’s perfecting the recipe for customer retention or cooking up tasty innovations in user engagement, he’s got a proven appetite for results.
Gupta’s earlier stints include impactful roles at Myntra, JPMorgan Chase, and co-founding ventures like Flont and Citizens for Accountable Governance. Clearly, he loves wearing multiple hats—and looks good in all of them!
With Gupta behind the wheel, Swiggy aims to deliver an enhanced dining experience for millions across India, one delicious strategy at a time.
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
