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Abhijit Khasnis joins Swiggy as Senior Vice President, Engineering
e4m IMA South 2026: LuLu Group, Swiggy Instamart, Coromandel, Tata Motors and MYG win big
Bharat Media & Entertainment Group adjudged 'Agency of the Year'
From ‘Bassline’ to ‘Prashant’: How viral creator moments are changing brand responses
Vaseline’s response to a creator’s pronunciation joins a growing list of cases where brands have changed social handles, packaging and even products a...
Why India’s Rs 900-crore festive creator market is moving beyond discovery
Brands are raising festive creator spends, but with influencer discovery getting crowded, focus is shifting from reach to relevance, regional influenc...
Hit or Miss: The week in ads
From LinkedIn BROs to rigged roulette wheels, brands turned this Raksha Bandhan into their most inventive sibling showdown yet
When every brand reacts to the same moment, who is actually being creative?
As brands rush to react to the same cultural moments, industry experts warn that the format that makes one response sharp can turn the next ten into t...
9 Great Khali ad campaigns worth revisiting on his birthday
Khali’s larger-than-life persona also made him an interesting proposition for advertisers
The creator effect: How influence is rewriting corporate communications
Industry leaders explore how creators are shifting the balance of influence and reshaping communications
From impressions to attention, marketers rethink what makes an ad work
As consumers move between television, CTV, YouTube, Instagram, mobile and the open web, marketers are questioning whether impressions and reach are st...
Swiggy appoints Himavant Kurnala as Chief Growth and Product Officer – Instamart
Nitesh Garg and Saurav Goyal also take on expanded roles
New India: The world’s most compelling marketing story
Marketing leader Anindya Khare writes that brand India has evolved into a global marketing and innovation powerhouse, driven by homegrown brands, medi...
The condiment opportunity: Why FMCG brands are expanding beyond staples
Quick commerce has emerged as a key catalyst for growth of the condiment category with new-age food brands broadening their offerings
Is festive advertising in a race to catch up with the Q-Comm pace?
As quick commerce platforms squeeze festive shopping into minutes, agencies are redrawing creative, media and production plans for instant buyers
Swiggy spends ₹1,160 crore on advertising in Q1
Revenue rose 37.3% to ₹6,812 crore in the June quarter
Nandita Sinha appointed CEO of Instamart
Nandita was earlier the CEO of Myntra
Swiggy’s FY26 revenue rises 51%
The company said its advertising business continued to expand. However, it did not reveal the standalone advertising revenue generated during the year
How brands became part of Jantar Mantar protest
From food deliveries sent through consumer apps to businesses responding directly to protesters, corporate actions became a talking point alongside th...
Retail media grows from ad channel to digital shelf rent
Retail media has become a core performance channel, particularly for FMCG, beauty, electronics and brands reliant on quick commerce
Leadership Timeline
6 Updates
Jan 2024
Latest
Himavant Kurnala — Chief Growth and Product Officer (appointment)
Appointed as Chief Growth and Product Officer for Instamart.
Jan 2024
Nitesh Garg — Chief Technology Officer (appointment)
Appointed as Chief Technology Officer for Instamart.
Jan 2024
Saurav Goyal — Chief Operating Officer (appointment)
Appointed as Chief Operating Officer for Food Marketplace.
Oct 2023
Abhijit Khasnis — Senior Vice President, Engineering (appointment)
Abhijit Khasnis has joined Swiggy as Senior Vice President, Engineering, where he will lead the company’s Food, Toing and Central Growth eng...
Oct 2023
Abhijit Khasnis — Senior Vice President, Engineering (appointment)
Abhijit Khasnis joins Swiggy to lead the company’s Food, Toing and Central Growth engineering charters.
Aug 2023
Nandita Sinha — Chief Executive Officer (appointment)
Nandita Sinha appointed as CEO of Instamart, succeeding Amitesh Jha.
Campaigns, Awards & Events
Dhai kilo LHS = Dhai kilo RHS
Aug 2026
Instamart has launched 'Dhaai Kilo Ki Rakhi' for Raksha Bandhan, bringing back Esha Deol to give a playful qui...
Advertising Spend in Q1
Jun 2023
Swiggy spends ₹1,160 crore on advertising to enhance customer acquisition and brand visibility.
Big Birthday Bash
Jan 2022
The campaign featured Khali confronting a delivery executive, making it a joint celebration of his birthday an...
Big Birthday Bash
Jan 2022
In 2022, Swiggy built the campaign around Khali being annoyed that Swiggy’s 'Big Birthday Bash' was stealing h...
AI Insights
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Leadership Expansion. Swiggy Instamart has made significant leadership appointments, including Abhijit Khasnis and Himavant Kurnala, to bolster its engineering and growth strategies.
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Focus on Growth. The appointment of a Chief Growth and Product Officer indicates Swiggy Instamart's commitment to expanding its market presence and improving product offerings.
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Market Positioning. Swiggy Instamart's recent recognition at the e4m IMA South 2026 awards highlights its strong position in the market, alongside other major brands.
FAQs
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Swiggy Instamart is a quick commerce grocery delivery service operated by Swiggy, providing customers with fast delivery of essential items.
Key executives include Abhijit Khasnis (Senior Vice President, Engineering) and Himavant Kurnala (Chief Growth and Product Officer).
Swiggy Instamart won recognition at the e4m IMA South 2026 awards, being acknowledged alongside other prominent brands.
Swiggy Instamart focuses on rapid delivery and a wide range of products, aiming to enhance customer convenience and satisfaction.
While specific future plans are not detailed, the recent leadership appointments suggest a focus on growth and product development.
AI-assisted summary, reviewed by our newsroom
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Swiggy Instamart has recently strengthened its leadership team by appointing Abhijit Khasnis as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Himavant Kurnala as Chief Growth and Product Officer. These strategic appointments aim to enhance the company's operational capabilities and growth trajectory in the competitive quick commerce sector.
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