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Food and grocery delivery behemoth <keyword id="6358977" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy" source="Orion">Swiggy</keyword> is on a roll, pushing out multiple new services simultaneously, ahead of the festive season, and its much-touted Rs 11,664 crore IPO. Experts anticipate the IPO to hit the bourses in the upcoming months. Earlier last week, the company's shareholders had approved of raising the fresh issue component of the IPO, from Rs 3,750 crore previously to Rs 5,000 crore. This will allow Swiggy to add an extra Rs 1,250 crores to its coffers for future growth. The remaining Rs 6,664 crore will be an OFS (offer for sale), largely paving a way for Swiggy's old investors to exit. In the buildup to its IPO, the delivery giant is dialing up the competitive fever big time with rival <keyword id="19901323" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zomato" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zomato" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zomato">Zomato</keyword>, which went public in 2021. Swiggy recently launched <keyword id="23440051" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="XL-Fleet" source="keywords">XL Fleet</keyword> for large-scale <keyword id="20299302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-delivery" source="keywords">food delivery</keyword> and Bolt, which is an <keyword id="23461052" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="AI-powered-logistics" source="keywords">AI-powered logistics</keyword> system. Per some media reports, the company is also launching an invite-only concierge membership program called the "Rare Club", which will have an annual fee of up to Rs 50,000. <h2>Who doesn't love a little pettiness? </h2>But that's not it. In the time being, Swiggy is also aggressively looking for ways to gain maximum public attention, one of which is by sponsoring the fourth season of the popular entrepreneurial reality show <keyword id="11924074" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="shark-tank-india" source="Orion">Shark Tank India</keyword>. But here's the catch-a key condition of this deal is to not bring back Zomato CEO <keyword id="19901325" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="deepinder-goyal" source="keywords">Deepinder Goyal</keyword> as a shark. Media reports suggest that Swiggy is set to close on a massive Rs 40-60 crore sponsorship deal with the show. But in a seemingly low-ball move, Swiggy has blocked the return of Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal as one of the investors on the show. Goyal had made his debut on the third season of the show, and was looking to make a comeback alongside long-time regulars such as Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar and Peyush Bansal. <h2>Bolting ahead with XL</h2>In a move that clearly underlines its ambitious expansion plans, Swiggy also recently announced the launch of its new XL Fleet service, which will look to cater exclusively to bulk orders and large-scale food deliveries. Per Swiggy's co-founder Nandan Reddy, XL is a natural evolution of Swiggy's services. As it is, a recent report by Bain and Company highlighted that India's food services market is set to double to a massive Rs 9 trillion by 2030, surging up significantly from its current standing of Rs 5.5 trillion. Not just that, the customer base is also set to expand from 320-340 million as of 2023 to 430-450 million by the end of the decade. Earlier this year, Zomato had also stepped in this segment by launching its large-order electric fleet, which could serve orders for a gathering of up to 50 people. Alongside this, Swiggy has unveiled Bolt, which is an AI-powered logistics system specifically designed to optimize delivery routes, predict demand patterns, and improve overall operational efficiency. The aim is to bring down on delivery time and costs, giving Swiggy a massive competitive edge in the growing food and quick delivery market. With this feature, Swiggy claims that users can get certain meals such as burgers, <h2>Challenges Await </h2>As of FY24, Swiggy's operating revenue stood at ₹112.5 billion, a 36% jump from the previous year. The company also managed to reduce its net losses by as much as 44% to ₹23.5 billion. While these may come across as positive signs, which are also pushing the company's unlisted shares to new heights, Swiggy significantly lags behind Zomato in both food delivery and quick commerce segment. Consider this. Per Morgan Stanely, as of FY24, Swiggy's GOV (gross order value) at Rs 24,700 crore, was far lower than Zomato's Rs 32,200 crore. Swiggy's GOV and AOV grew at a CAGR of 15.5% and 2.5% respectively, between FY22-24. In contrast, Zomato's GOV and AOV registered a CAGR of 23% and 3.7%, respectively. At 12.7 million, Swiggy's MTU (monthly transacting users) for FY24 were also a far cry behind Zomato's 18.4 million. Even when it comes to average order value (AOV), Swiggy's Instamart lags behind Zomato's Blinkit. This is also why analysts believe that despite Swiggy narrowing the gap on most key metrics like AOV, GOV and more, the company's share will command a lower valuation than that of its rival Zomato.

Ahead of much awaited IPO, what is Swiggy upto? Launching XL Fleet, premium membership and kicking out Zomato CEO

Three years after rival <keyword id="19901323" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zomato" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zomato" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zomato">Zomato</keyword> went public, raising Rs 9,375 crores, food and grocery delivery behemoth Swiggy is set to open for subscription on the Indian bourses between November 6th and 8th, 2024. Looking to raise Rs 11,327.43 crore from the markets, Swiggy has set a price band of Rs 371 to Rs 390 per share. The company is targeting a valuation of $11.3 billion, around 25% down from its initial target of $15 billion. The issue comprises Rs 4,499 crore worth of fresh issue, with the remaining Rs 6,828.43 crore coming via <keyword id="19951016" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OFS" source="keywords">OFS</keyword> (offer for sale), with stakeholders like <keyword id="20294899" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prosus" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Prosus" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Prosus">Prosus</keyword> offloading about 5.2% of their stakes, which could translate into proceeds worth $510 million. The offer will conclude on November 8, and listing is tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2024. Other stakeholders who will be participating in the OFS at the present valuation include <keyword id="20064356" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Accel" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Accel" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Accel">Accel</keyword>, which will sell around $60 million worth of their stake. Elevation Capital and Tencent's stake sale could earn them up to $30-35 million each. Swiggy's CEO <keyword id="20304807" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sriharsha-Majety" source="keywords">Sriharsha Majety</keyword> and co-founder Nandan Reddy are also expected to offload their shares. Currently, they hold 6.23% and 1.76% stakes in the company, respectively. The sale of around 0.1% stake by each is expected to earn them about $14 million in total. Notably, the company does not have any identifiable promoters, as per SEBI ICDR Regulations and the Companies Act 2013. From funds raised via IPO, the company plans to allot Rs 1,648 million for repaying borrowings made by its subsidiary, Scootsy. The app, which operated independently of Swiggy, offered <keyword id="20299302" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-delivery" source="keywords">food delivery</keyword> services from a selected list of high-end bakeries and restaurants in the city. Notably, Swiggy had acquired Scootsy in 2018 at a reported valuation of Rs 50 crore. However, Swiggy's foray into the premium-food delivery segment did not pan out well, and the company decided to shut Scootsy in 2020. However, per the company's RHP (red herring prospectus), Swiggy is planning to reinvest and revive Scootsy for extending their dark store network and making lease/license payments for the same. About Rs 11,787 million would be utilised for expanding Swiggy's dark store network for its quick commerce wing, <keyword id="20255906" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Instamart" source="keywords">Instamart</keyword>. Swiggy has also allocated Rs 11,153 million for enhancing the brand's visibility and outreach. <h2>Negative cash flows from operations</h2>The company has only incurred net losses since its inception in 2014. However, the company's annual losses as a percentage of its revenue from operations has come down in the recent years. From 63.61% in 2022 to 20.90% in 2024, the losses as part of its revenue from operations further narrowed to 18.96% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. Moreover, Scootsy is yet to receive requisite registrations and approvals for each of the dark store it intends to set up. It does not help that Scootsy has not run into greens over the past 2-3 years. The subsidiary had incurred losses worth Rs 2,953.5 million, which have burgeoned to Rs 4,239.72 million in FY24. Swiggy also lags behind its rival Zomato in terms of monthly transacting users (MTU), along with many other key financial and operational metrics. Zomato has a wider, pan-India presence, commanding a 57% <keyword id="20038792" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="market-share" source="keywords">market share</keyword> in FY24. Compared to this, Swiggy's market share stood at 43% during the same period. As of FY24, Swiggy's MTUs, at 12.7 million, are about 31% lower than Zomato's MTU of 18.4 million.

Swiggy sets IPO price band between Rs 371-390/share; offer likely to open on November 6th. Here's all you need to know

In today’s market, where convenience is the king, it's getting increasingly possible to get almost everything under the Sun home-delivered in urban India. But not the alcohol! Now, major players like <keyword id="19896956" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy" source="keywords">Swiggy</keyword>, Zomato, <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blinkit" source="keywords">Blinkit</keyword>, and BigBasket are eyeing this lucrative opportunity, ready to transform the way we enjoy our evenings (or feed our vices depending on how one takes it). As regulations offer hopes of loosening with the rising consumer demand, the question on everyone's mind is: will <keyword id="22432889" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="alcohol-home-delivery" source="keywords">alcohol home delivery</keyword> become the new norm? As per the media reports, the quick commerce platforms might soon start delivering low-alcohol drinks like beer, wine, and liqueurs, at least in some parts of the country. A report from the Economic Times reveals that states like New Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Goa, and Kerala are thinking about trying out this service. Industry executives say that authorities are currently looking at the advantages and disadvantages of allowing alcohol deliveries. <h2>State authorities collecting feedback</h2>State authorities are reportedly collecting views from <keyword id="22432890" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="instant-delivery-platforms" source="Orion">instant delivery platforms</keyword> and spirit manufacturers for assessing the pros and cons of delivering low-alcohol liquors. "This is to cater to a growing expat population, especially in larger cities, changing profiles of consumers who perceive moderate alcohol-content spirits as recreational drinking along with meals, and women and senior citizens who have flagged buying from traditional liquor vends and shop-front experiences as unpleasant," one of the executives told Economic Times. According to the ET report, only Odisha and West Bengal allow home delivery of alcohol at the moment. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and Assam also allowed it temporarily, and it was successful despite some restrictions and hurdles. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111758782" title="Zomato and Swiggy increase platform fee by 20% – food deliveries to get costlier" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>Enthusiasm grows across sectors</h2>Retail industry executives say that online alcohol deliveries have increased sales by 20-30% in West Bengal and Odisha. Although the idea of online home delivery of liquor faced several challenges including political backlash and pressure from physical retail bodies. For now Swiggy and Spencer’s retail delivers spirits in West Bengal. Dinker Vashisht, vice president of corporate affairs at Swiggy said “Online models ensure end-to-end transaction records, age verification and adhere to limits. Further, online tech stacks synchronise with regulatory and excise requirements, ensuring adherence to timings, dry days and zonal delivery guardrails” Beer manufacturers like United Breweries and AB InBev are also interested in this concept, an industry executive told ET. “Beer blends more with grocery shopping, especially for consumers in big cities, and needs to be chilled, which limits its visibility in liquor vends.” In 2020, AB InBev started Beerbox, a platform that listed places delivering alcohol within a 3-4 km range. This was after Maharashtra temporarily allowed home deliveries during the pandemic. Overall, as regulations, consumer demand, and the capacity of online quick-commerce platforms align, the days of cancelling the evening plans to avoid stepping out to buy alcohol might soon be behind us. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/jio-financials-gets-rbi-nod-to-become-core-investment-company/articleshow/111677548.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Jio Financials gets RBI nod to become Core Investment Company</a>

Will alcohol home delivery be a reality soon? Swiggy, Zomato, and Blinkit smell an opportunity

<ul><li><keyword id="12437554" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="zepto" source="Orion">Zepto</keyword> elevates <keyword id="184778" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ankit-agarwal" source="Orion">Ankit Agarwal</keyword> as CPO to improve customer experience and drive innovation across categories.</li><li>Zepto’s new CPO has also been a founder in the past, with Orinko, trying to build India’s first ever fruits and vegetables consumer brand.</li><li>Zepto turned the first unicorn of 2023 with a valuation of $1.4 bn last month and is working towards a public listing over the next 12-18 months. </li></ul> Quick commerce player Zepto on Monday announced the elevation of Ankit Agarwal as the company’s Chief Product Officer. A major part of Zepto’s journey ahead will be driven by innovation in product and technology. Ankit Agarwal, CPO, Zepto, explains, “We're not following trends; we're setting them. I'm excited to be part of that team that is revolutionising commerce in India.” Kaivalya Vohra, Co-founder and CTO, Zepto, said, “Ankit joined us about a year ago and in that time he has built strong rigour within the fulfilment charter. We've been able to ship world class technology over the last year; everything from building our entire last mile stack in-house to building and rolling out a warehouse management system in &lt;6 months, and many other needle-moving initiatives.” With 13+ years of product experience in companies such as Flipkart, Delhivery and Infra.Market, Ankit joined Zepto in August 2022 as SVP of Product to lead the entire fulfilment charter, spanning the entirety of supply chain, last mile and finance tech. Ankit has also been a founder in the past, with Orinko, trying to build India’s first ever fruits and vegetables consumer brand. With Ankit’s elevation, he will now own product end-to-end, from consumer to supply chain and last mile. The quick commerce player has its job cut out after it became a unicorn last month. Zepto is India’s 84th unicorn with its latest fundraise. India had 83 unicorns at the start of the year but several startups have lost that tag with down rounds and cuts in valuation. The quick commerce player, started by two teenagers two years ago, has raised $200 million through a Series E round at a valuation of $1.4 billion. The latest round is entirely primary. The agenda is to build a good capital base ahead of a potential listing in 2025. With this round, the startup has brought on board a bunch of new investors. This round was led by StepStone Group and this investment into Zepto is their first direct investment in an Indian company). Additionally, Goodwater Capital, a consumer-focused venture capital firm based in California, joined the round as a new investor. Notably, existing investors, like Nexus Venture Partners, Glade Brook Capital, Lachy Groom and more, doubled down on their investments in Zepto with meaningful follow-on investments.

Zepto appoints Ankit Agarwal as chief product officer to drive innovation in fulfilment

<ul><li>Quick commerce platforms like <keyword id="3275685" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dunzo" source="Orion">Dunzo</keyword>, <keyword id="12437554" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zepto" source="Orion">Zepto</keyword>, Blinkit are getting ahead of the retail stores in terms of fast delivery at your convenience.</li><li>Grocery shopping in India’s major cities is set to undergo a never-seen-before tec(h)tonic shift led by quick commerce platforms, says a report.</li><li>Meanwhile, <keyword id="2407038" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dmart" source="Orion">DMart</keyword> is still aggressively opening stores in parts of the country to get back to pre-covid levels.</li></ul>The stores are coming to the consumers – figuratively. The local kirana store or India’s largest retail chain, all of them are keen on getting a piece of the <keyword id="1410674" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="online-grocery-delivery" source="Orion">online grocery delivery</keyword> market. DMart, for instance, has set up its app and pick-up centers for home delivery after handling its bulk delivery orders during the pandemic. Reliance Retail too stepped into this delivery business with its app, <keyword id="8506093" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="jiomart" source="Orion">JioMart</keyword> with little success, though it has also invested in Dunzo. Time does matter When it comes to the delivery market, it’s not about what you deliver, how you deliver but it’s all about ‘when’ you deliver. Most of the online <keyword id="2709620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="grocery-delivery" source="Orion">grocery delivery</keyword> hinges on timing which is why quick commerce companies are walking away with a lion’s share of the pie. “Grocery shopping in India’s major cities is set to undergo a never-seen-before tec(h)tonic shift led by quick commerce platforms,” said a report by JM Financial. Online grocery market has two segments -- quick commerce and scheduled e-grocery. Only Jiomart, Bigbasket and DMart are scheduled e-grocery stores, all the other platforms are in a race of quick delivery business. And the segment seems to be ruled by the ‘10-30-minute delivery’ offered by platforms like <keyword id="6358977" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy" source="Orion">Swiggy</keyword>, Blinkit, Zepto and Dunzo. Most of the retail chains who intend to deliver groceries however have a one-day lag period between order and delivery. Added to that, quick commerce platforms are addressing multiple consumer pain-points such as convenience, speed, curated assortment, value, and round-the clock standardized services. Online food ordering business is <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/retail/news/grocery-business-is-like-poison-pill-for-zomato-after-failing-miserably-two-times-as-per-analysts/articleshow/92202068.cms">aiding growth in the e-grocery as well</a>. Customers who order food online for convenience, wider selection, discounts and standardized customer support are also likely to be more amenable to ordering grocery items online for the very same reasons. This opens up cross-sell opportunities for food-techs like Swiggy and Blinkit, which is merging with Zomato. Paan to curds - quick commerce delivers it all A February 2022 Survey by LocalCircles indicates that 71% of the households used q-commerce platforms to either order daily use items such as milk, bread, eggs, curd, fruits and vegetables, etc. They also ordered indulgence items such as soft drinks, ice creams, chocolates and paan. Though, only 29% of the surveyed households used q-commerce for ‘all their grocery’ purchases. For the bulk purchases however, the large format stores are still in the running as people are going to the stores. DMart is still aggressively opening stores in parts of the country to get back to pre-covid levels. “We believe it will look to accelerate store expansion and the benefit of recent expansion is yet to fully kick in – revenue intensity is lower than pre-Covid levels,” said analysts at ICICI Securities post its March quarter earnings. Redseer estimates the grocery market size in India was worth $620 billion in 2021, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% over the next four years to reach over $850 billion by 2025. Quick commerce is all set for the long haul Quick commerce players are also vying for a bigger piece of the entire pie. The quick ordering might start with fresher foods like fruits and vegetables, meat, dairy and other ready-to-cook items; and also indulgence categories like chocolates, biscuits, snacking items, cold drinks, and tobacco. But it could extend to others too. “We also expect grocery staples, cooking essentials, medicines, baby and personal care, home care and pet care, amongst others, to pick up as consumers become more habituated to ordering through the platforms,” said the JM Financial report. Recently, Swiggy raised $700 million for quick-commerce grocery service Instamart. Zomato poured $150 million into quick commerce startup Blinkit. Zepto raised $200 million and lastly Reliance Industries also caught the quick commerce train by investing $200 million in Dunzo. This also means that competitive intensity is likely to be severe in the near term, between them and also with the big retailers. “Only those platforms that have very strong customer recall, robust back-end supply chain and/or strong balance sheet are likely to survive this battle of attrition,” said the report. JM Financial believes that quick delivery platforms have what it takes to disrupt the unorganized grocery market including neighbourhood kirana stores or even retail chains like DMart in large cities. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Platform </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Earliest delivery option </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 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1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10 mins </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Amazon Fresh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3-4 hour </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Flipkart Quick </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 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1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Next day morning </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Licious </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3-4 hour </td></tr></tbody></table> SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/thelife/personalities/news/gautam-adani-gives-a-tenth-of-his-networth-to-charity-azim-premji-is-impressed/articleshow/92426271.cms">Gautam Adani gives a tenth of his networth to charity, Azim Premji is impressed</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/cryptocurrency/news/cryptocurrencies-show-signs-of-life-after-a-bloodbath-but-future-remains-uncertain/articleshow/92427941.cms">Cryptocurrencies show signs of life after a bloodbath, but future remains uncertain</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/rejected-i-banks-manufacturers-for-not-having-enough-women-on-board-says-mamaearth-founder/articleshow/92429742.cms">Rejected i-banks, manufacturers for not having enough women on board says Mamaearth founder</a>

DMart and JioMart are unable to keep pace with Dunzo, Swiggy Instamart, Ola Dash

<ul><li><keyword id="19899647" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="iPhone-16" source="keywords">iPhone 16</keyword> can be delivered to your doorstep in under 10 minutes</li><li>The phone is available on Blinkit, <keyword id="19939136" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BigBasket" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BigBasket" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BigBasket">BigBasket</keyword> and <keyword id="19939134" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zepto" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zepto" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zepto">Zepto</keyword></li><li>The iPhone 16 was made available for sale in India today</li></ul> Earlier this morning, <keyword id="19894961" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Apple" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Apple">Apple</keyword> stores in Mumbai and Delhi witnessed huge lines of iPhone buyers, ready to get their hands on the next-gen models. Apple’s iPhone 16 series went for sale in India today and the excitement around the new phones is palpable. However, what if we tell you that you can order an iPhone within the comfort of your home? Blinkit is selling the iPhone 16 promising to deliver it to your doorstep in a few minutes. The phone is also being sold at BigBasket. However, it is to be noted that Blinkit and Big Basket are not selling the pro variants of the iPhone 16. If you are looking for the higher-end variants, you will have to either buy from a store or order it online. In India, the iPhone 16 is priced at ₹79,900, while the iPhone 16 Plus is available for ₹89,900. The <keyword id="20656465" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPhone-16-Pro" source="keywords">iPhone 16 Pro</keyword> starts at ₹1,19,900, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at ₹1,44,900. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113214171" title="iPhone 16 Pro with A18 Pro chip launched: Should you upgrade if you own an iPhone 15 Pro?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Let us take a look at where you can buy all variants of the iPhone 16 and what are the bank offers available. <h2>iPhone 16 available in under 10 minutes</h2>Blinkit is currently selling the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, though only the 128GB variant is available for purchase. The higher storage options are currently unavailable on Blinkit, and BigBasket. It's still unclear if the Pro models will be added to their listings in the coming week. In addition to Blinkit and Big Basket, the iPhone 16 is also available at Zepto. Blinkit and BigBasket, meanwhile, promise to deliver the phone in under 10 minutes. On the other hand, Zepto is promising to deliver the device in about 30 minutes. <h2>Customer orders iPhone 16 via BigBasket</h2> In a press release, BigBasket shared that a customer from Koramangala, Bengaluru had ordered an iPhone 16 at 8:00 AM and received the product in just seven minutes, at 8:07 am. The customer, upon receiving the product, said as per the press release, “I’ve always trusted bigbasket for my daily needs and groceries. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they are also delivering the new iPhone 16. What topped the excitement was getting the iPhone 16 within minutes of ordering! It’s a game-changer in quick delivery.” <h2>Bank offers on the iPhone 16</h2>Shoppers can enjoy savings of up to ₹5000 when purchasing an iPhone 16 using eligible credit cards from Kotak Mahindra, SBI, and ICICI Bank credit cards on Amazon. To make the purchase even more convenient, no-cost EMI options are available for 3 to 6 months through most major banks. Meanwhile, Vijay Sales is offering various deals to select card holders of ICICI bank, SBI, HDFC bank, Kotak Mahindra bank, YES Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Federal Bank. EMI options are also available on the website. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113448967" title="You can get free Apple Airpods 4 and Apple Pencil with this limited-time deal in India, details here" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> In addition to this, Apple is also offering its popular Trade-In program, which allows buyers to exchange their old devices for a discount. Depending on the condition and model of the device being traded in, customers can receive anywhere from ₹4000 to ₹67,500 off their new iPhone. In addition to these savings, those purchasing an iPhone 16 will receive a complimentary three-month subscription to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, adding even more value to their purchase. <h2>About the iPhone 16 lineup </h2> Apple has introduced some new features in the new iPhone 16 series, aiming to make both the standard and Pro models more advanced and user-friendly. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus now boast a new Camera Control button, giving users quicker access to key functions. Both phones are powered by the upgraded Apple A18 chip and come with an improved dual-camera system that includes a new spatial capture feature for enhanced photography. Running on iOS 18 right out of the box, these models are set to receive further smart updates with upcoming software enhancements. The vanilla iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch screen. Both displays are protected by Ceramic Shield technology and reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, though they continue to use 60Hz OLED panels. On the camera front, these models come with a 48MP main sensor capable of 2x zoom and a 12MP ultrawide camera that can now take macro shots. For selfies, a 12MP TrueDepth camera is included on both models. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max take things a step further, with bigger screens and narrower bezels. The Pro comes with a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max offers a 6.9-inch one. Both feature Retina XDR OLED screens with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits of brightness. Both phones are powered by the advanced A18 Pro chip and run on iOS 18. For photography enthusiasts, the Pro models pack a triple-lens setup, including a 48MP main camera, a new 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP periscope camera offering 5x optical zoom. The front-facing camera remains a 12MP TrueDepth unit, and both Pro models now support 4K video recording at 120fps. Like the standard versions, they also come equipped with the new Camera Control button, making it easier than ever to snap photos and capture moments.

You can get the iPhone 16 in under 10 minutes while sitting at home, here is how

Following the success of hosting <keyword id="6354427" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="apple" source="Orion">Apple</keyword> <keyword id="6354606" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="iphone" source="Orion">iPhone</keyword> 14 and iPhone 14 Pro on the platform last year, Zomato-owned quick grocery delivery platform <keyword id="12724311" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="blinkit" source="Orion">Blinkit</keyword> on Friday said that they again partnered with Unicorn, Apple premium reseller to deliver the latest 'Make-in-India' iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus at your doorsteps if you live in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are now officially going on sale in India, including on the Blinkit platform. Blinkit customers will be able to avail no-cost EMI, low-cost EMI and cashback up to Rs 5,000 on eligible HDFC cards. "This unique association is global first and we are certain this will lead to pure joy for our customers who appreciate the convenience of getting highly anticipated products delivered to their doorstep, almost instantly," Albinder Dhindsa, Co-Founder and CEO of Blinkit, said in a statement. Dhindsa also shared the development on X, adding "Super proud of the platform that can put the new iPhone in your hands on launch day in 10 minutes!". Available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are available in pink, yellow, green, blue, and black finishes in 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage capacities, starting at Rs 79,900 and Rs 89,900, respectively. --IANS shs/prw

Blinkit starts home delivery of 'Make-in-India' iPhone 15, 15 Plus

<ul><li><keyword id="964794" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bigbasket" source="Orion">BigBasket</keyword> would also be focusing on one hour delivery through bbexpress within a 6 kilometre radius.</li><li>The company will rely on its own dark stores for these operations and not rely on third- party stores.</li><li>BigBasket plans to launch 700 offline stores across India by the end of 2021.</li></ul>Online grocery delivery startup BigBasket — which was acquired by <keyword id="8555" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata" source="Orion">Tata</keyword> Digital last year — on Thursday announced its foray into 10-20 minute delivery through bbnow within a 1.5-2.5 kilometre radius. The bbnow service will sell over 3,000 products, the company said in a statement. Besides this, BigBasket would also be focusing on one hour delivery through bbexpresss within a 6 kilometre radius of the store. The bbexpress would offer over 8,000 products. The company will rely on its own dark stores for these operations. Dark stores are micro-fulfillment centres dedicated to rapid online order fulfillment. There is no cap on the number of products that one can order through these platforms, but typical order sizes average between 3-5 products and around ₹400 for the <keyword id="12724312" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-commerce" source="Orion">quick commerce</keyword> deliveries, the company said. BigBasket will be a part of Tata Digital’s super app TataNeu. The Tata Enterprise company also emphasised that they have built a “massive” delivery network across India and it is constantly in expansion state. BigBasket launched a chain of offline stores in 2021 and 90 of them are already operational. The company now plans to launch 700 more such stores by the end of 2022. BigBasket was launched in 2010 as an online grocery supermarket. The company today covers an entire spectrum of grocery retail through quick-commerce, physical stores, alongside online grocery sales through the main BigBasket platform. “Apart from consumers who plan and buy their monthly groceries from bigbasket, there is a huge user base comprising those who make unplanned purchases, top-ups and impulse purchases. For impulse and emergency purchases, the bbnow service with its 10-20-minute delivery window is a great option…,” Hari Menon, cofounder and chief executive officer of BigBasket, said in a statement. BigBasket is the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/newsletter-23-december-2021/binewsletter/88440534.cms"> last big grocery delivery player</a> to enter the quick commerce space. Its rival Blinkit (previously known as Grofers) and Swiggy Instamart have already entered the <keyword id="12728042" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="10-minute-delivery" source="Orion">10 minute delivery</keyword> space in 2021. Besides this, there are companies like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/mukesh-ambani-led-reliance-retail-[%E2%80%A6]0-million-in-google-backed-dunzo/articleshow/88734641.cms">Reliance-backed Dunzo</a> and Zepto who are working in the 10 minute delivery space to cater to the impulse and emergency space. SEE ALSO <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/dream11s-parent-marks-its-foray-into-web3-by-investing-in-cricket-nfts-startup-rario/articleshow/90972760.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Dream11’s parent marks its foray into Web3 by investing in cricket NFTs startup Rario</a> <a class="tout-title-link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/tata-steel-tata-elxsi-hcl-tech-nestle-india-and-other-hot-stocks-on-april-21/slidelist/90971002.cms">Tata Steel, Tata Elxsi, HCL Tech, Nestle India and other hot stocks on April 21</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sustainability/article/indian-livelihoods-turn-less-green-sharp-decline-in-hiring-green-jobs-over-the-last-five-years-compared-to-the-global-average/articleshow/90971775.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Indian livelihoods turn less green! Sharp decline in hiring green workforce over the last five years compared to the global average</a>

Tata's BigBasket is finally joining Swiggy, Blinkit in 10-minute grocery delivery

<ul><li><keyword id="3045957" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="Online-grocery-market" source="Orion">Online grocery market</keyword> grew by 66% <keyword id="107168" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CAGR" source="Orion">CAGR</keyword> between 2019-2022. </li><li>The Indian <keyword id="8289993" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="egrocery" source="Orion">eGrocery</keyword> market has been primarily dominated by slotted deliveries which constituted 48% of deliveries during the same period. </li><li><keyword id="12734950" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="grocery-platforms" source="Orion">Grocery platforms</keyword> should focus on creative last-mile models and optimized price positioning to make the most of the boom.</li></ul>From 2019-22, the online grocery market in India saw an exponential growth of 66% CAGR, according to a study by consulting firm Redseer. The gross merchandise value (GMV), which refers to the total value of goods sold via e-commerce platforms, rose from $1.7 billion in 2019 to $8 billion in 2022, and is expected to reach $19 billion in 2025. The Indian eGrocery market has been primarily dominated by slotted deliveries. Slotted delivery refers to a system which lets customers decide their own date and time slot to receive a product they have ordered. This reduces the chances of failed or missed deliveries. The COVID-19 pandemic was a strong catalyst for the growth of online groceries across the developing world. Initially driven by a response to the lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, the market has since evolved to cater to consumer habits, convenience and local drivers. As a result, various business models have emerged successfully to occupy market segments and serve consumer needs. This trend will likely continue even after the pandemic subsides as consumers have become accustomed to the convenience and safety of online grocery shopping. The study says that consumer preferences driven by multiple factors such as convenience and habit leave much room for unlocking value in the eGrocery space. Players in the eGrocery space need to work on key principles to unlock values, such as a creative last-mile model, optimized warehousing and supply chain, targeted range construction and merchandising, optimized price positioning, and test and learn approach. Learnings from the study also suggest that this space in the developed markets is driven by several unique models which imbibe the above-mentioned principles to align with consumer habits and circumstances. Moreover, with regional context, these models can be an improvised value-add to existing working models. However, the significant growth in the market between 2019 and 2022 can be attributed to the adoption of quick commerce in cities. The expansion of eGrocery is expected to continue in Tier 2+ markets, driven by dominant players. In CY2023, the market is expected to witness growth in Tier 2 regions, with horizontal players leading the way, while the adoption of quick commerce is expected to remain steady. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/indian-housing-market-stays-strong-despite-global-headwinds-anarock-research/articleshow/99030280.cms">Indian housing market stays strong despite global headwinds: Anarock Research</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/gaming-mobile-asus-rog-phone-7-to-make-its-debut-in-india-on-april-13th/articleshow/99029041.cms">Asus ROG Phone 7 is confirmed to debut in India on April 13 — but the company needs to fix the availability issue</a>

Driven by the pandemic, Indian e-Grocery market sees exponential growth from 2019-22

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Sarvesh Rajagopal moved back to India in 2024 after a decade in the Middle East and Europe.</li><li>He left due to career stagnation and Europe's economic challenges, including the war in Ukraine.</li></ul>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Sarvesh Rajagopal, who lived in the United Arab Emirates, Netherlands, and Germany before moving back to India. It has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider has verified his employment history.I joined McKinsey right after graduating from my masters in India.I spent the next three years with the company in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/moved-to-us-from-india-big-tech-changed-me-2024-7">India</a>, then moved to the company's office in Dubai for two years, and then to Amsterdam. Getting a chance to live and work overseas was a dream.A little while after moving to Amsterdam, I decided that I had had enough consulting. The constant travel was also getting tiring. I left McKinsey and worked for the Dutch bank ING as a corporate strategist for over a year before moving to the logistics company Wayfair in 2019. I was one of the first employees in the Berlin office, tasked with building the company's international business, which I still think was the most challenging but fulfilling period of my career.<h2 id="893dd95a-7f9c-4453-bde6-beb32c14f608">Life in Europe</h2>Things were going well from a lifestyle point of view, too.I enjoyed being done with work by 5 or 6 p.m. and having the rest of the day to myself. Public transport was a big plus — I enjoyed never owning or needing a car to get around to meet colleagues or friends for dinner or a beer.One of the best parts of Europe was that if we had a long weekend, I could go to a nearby country by train in a couple of hours.One of the only drawbacks is that it's not the best place to earn and build wealth because of high taxes.<div type="image" title="Group photo of various colleagues at office event in Berlin" height="1200" width="1600" msid="113377534" hostid="261" sizebytes="247660"></div><h2 id="e8d45754-5383-4984-99de-02128eba0b9f">Slow growth in Europe</h2>The itch to return to India started around three years ago.I'd been watching India's growth since I left and felt like I had missed the boom by leaving in 2014. Many of my friends back home have <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/quit-tech-job-launch-startup-now-make-400000-2024-4">built startups</a> or venture capital careers. I wanted to be part of India's growth story.I also felt like there was no career growth for me in Europe. In India, I had a big network from India's top tech and management schools and because of my time at McKinsey.I also wanted to be close to family, especially since my parents are getting older.My inflection point was realizing in mid-2023 that my career had stagnated because I was at a senior level and was finding it difficult to grow. The <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainian-women-train-blue-collar-jobs-workforce-gap-war-electrician-2024-8">war in Ukraine</a> and other macroeconomic factors like inflation also affected my decision.I worked with a professional coach before making a firm decision. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/took-sabbatical-returned-work-better-employeee-2024-9">I traveled around Latin America</a>, and being in a new environment really sealed the deal for me.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/quit-job-at-meta-bali-trip-moved-into-childhood-home-2024-8">I quit my job</a> and finally moved back to India in May.<h2 id="93bdcf9f-12d3-4eba-9b17-bc4210b5a753">Adjusting back</h2>After <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-and-uk-life-biggest-differences-after-moving-home-space-2024-7">a decade of living away</a>, there are things I'm having to get used to again.I'm still adapting to the pollution, the traffic, and the sheer number of people. The number of cars and two-wheelers on the road has exploded, which makes driving and parking a lot more stressful.But some things have also become much more convenient since I left 10 years ago.I remember having to call a restaurant if I ever wanted to eat in, but India now has food and grocery delivery services that promise to deliver any food or household items in under 10 minutes.It's a lot easier to find and afford domestic support, and I have a cook. For my friends with newborn children, live-in nannies are available. These feel like huge luxuries compared to Europe, where my immigrant friends struggled with childcare — their parents were happy to help but could only stay in Germany for 90 days at a time.I'm also able to afford an all-inclusive apartment complex, where I have easy access to a pool, a gym, and a supermarket.I'm volunteering as a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/india-vc-wants-see-5-traits-new-founders-fundraising-antler-2024-8">mentor for startups</a> at an incubator at my alma mater and have noticed a big mindset shift among people in their early 20s. When I graduated with my engineering degree, my classmates and I thought our only career options were to join a company, study abroad for a master's, or pursue an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management.But the students now are a lot more willing to take risks and dive into entrepreneurship.I'm currently on a career break. I want to familiarize myself with India again and then hope to build a venture of my own in the next few years.

I moved from India to Europe for work and was living my dream. 10 years later, I walked away from it all.

New Delhi, As the e-commerce battle intensifies in India, with <keyword id="58448" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Reliance-Retail">Reliance Retail</keyword>'s JioMart being the latest major entrant with a massive potential to disrupt the space, the next big thing is the <keyword id="6355447" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="delivery">delivery</keyword> of <keyword id="389479" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="groceries">groceries</keyword> online and the market size is estimated to grow eight times in the next five years in the country. As companies from Reliance to BigBasket put their top dollar in serving daily grocery at your doorsteps, <keyword id="1640900" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Online-grocery">online grocery</keyword> is going to be the next battleground for growth, expanding to over $18 billion by 2024. The eGrocery market has grown 60% from the calendar year 2020 and is expected to grow 41-49 per cent by the first half of CY21, according to the latest data provided by homegrown consulting firm RedSeer. Another recent report by Bengaluru-based RedSeer and Bigbasket (Brand Intelligence) found that demand for comfort foods like noodles and cookies, immunity boosters such as lemon, and hygiene products like sanitisers picked up after the pandemic while essentials remained strong. Within snacks and branded foods, biscuits and cookies were the largest sub-category and grew the most. "We have observed that traditional brands which pivoted quickly to be digitally ready brands have seen 2x+ jump in sales compared to offline brands," said Anil Kumar, founder and CEO of RedSeer. Now, JioMart is set to take the pole position in online delivery of groceries. "Grocery is the largest retail category. This makes it an important category for retailers and one that is going to drive future growth of online retail sales. JioMart will definitely be a key player in the months to come," said Satish Meena, Senior Forecast Analyst with global market research firm Forrester. Driven by the uptick in online grocery adoption due to the Covid-19 pandemic, "online retail sales will grow at a CAGR of 30 per cent from 2019 to 2024 and reach $359 billion", Meena informed. India is witnessing a surge in demand for online grocery. The latest Reliance takeover of <keyword id="44949" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Future-group">Future Group</keyword>'s retail business is a major consolidation of organised grocery retail. In terms of grocery retail, the revenue of Reliance Retail in FY20 was Rs 346 billion and that of Future Retail's annualised revenue for FY20 was Rs 100 billion. According to Meena, grocery will also be the category where most marketplaces' investments will be made in the next five years. Reliance Jio's new commerce platform JioMart and Whatsapp will be working closely to create growth opportunities for millions of Indian small merchants and kirana shops, <keyword id="6355199" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="reliance-industries">Reliance Industries</keyword> (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani said recently. In India, there are more than 15 million monthly WhatsApp Business app users, and more than 400 million overall users. Reliance aims to integrate JioMart in WhatsApp within the next six months. The Covid-19 induced lockdowns and social distancing led to a surge in online orders for groceries, driven by utility as 80% of those who ordered online during lockdown did it for convenience as opposed to price and selection. According to a survey by LocalCircles, 52% online grocery shoppers found the e-commerce grocery apps useful during lockdown. As many as 32% online grocery shoppers placed one or more orders every week during the lockdown while 38% found fruits and vegetables delivered via e-commerce grocery apps to be of poor quality. A recent Bernstein report said that Reliance is "best positioned in new commerce, digitising neighbourhood stores, and e-commerce apps (JioMart and AJIO)". SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/mrs-bectors-shares-are-down-32-from-the-peak-post-listing-analysts-say-it-is-still-overpriced/articleshow/80430865.cms">Mrs Bectors shares are down 32% from the peak post listing — analysts say it is still 'overpriced'</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/policy/economy/news/recession-in-india-will-end-latest-by-march-says-a-top-economist/articleshow/80399198.cms">Recession in India will end latest by March, says a top economist</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/amazfit-smartwatch-gts-2-review-feature-rich-but-theres-still-room-for-improvement/articleshow/80398998.cms">Amazfit GTS 2 review – feature-rich, but there’s still room for improvement</a>

Online Grocery market estimated to grow eight times in 5 years in India, JioMart big gainer

<ul><li>Google’s latest mobility numbers for India show that people are not staying at home as much.</li><li>Instead, they are taking public transport, visiting grocery stores and even heading for a stroll at their nearest public garden.</li><li>What they are not doing, however, is heading to the theatre to watch a movie or loitering around in a mall. </li></ul>It has been nearly a year since India first announced that lockdowns would be implemented nationwide to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, while some places are showing signs over recovery, others are still deemed ‘not worth the risk’ by Indians. The amount of time that people are spending at home is certainly declined. The massive uptake seen in April has gradually been coming down and hitting new lows in 2021. One likely reason is the COVID-19 vaccine drive and the other is the number of reported cases going down as well. <div type="image" title="Residential" msid="81271620" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Fewer people are staying home as restrictions ease and news of COVID-19 vaccines puts minds at ease&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Some are headed to work, others perhaps just to visit relatives who they have not seen in a long time. For many, the priority is access to basic necessities like supermarkets and pharmacies. <div type="image" title="Grocery and Pharmacy" msid="81271632" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;More people are heading to supermarkets and medical shops are compared to before the coronvirus lockdown&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> In fact, the number of people heading out to buy groceries is higher than it was during the pre-COVID era. This can be attributed to people feeling less certain about ordering food from outside and, since they are staying at home more, there are more reasons to cook. And that drive to leave the house can be tracked with more people heading to transit stations, according to Google. This includes metro stations, sea ports, taxi stands, highway rest stops and car rental agencies. <div type="image" title="sankranti_edited" msid="81271796" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Certain special occasions, like Sankranti, see more rush on the roads than usual&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Autos, bikes and taxis have shown the most recovery, according to research firm Red Seer’s report dated March 1. “The trend is inevitable as autos and bike taxis lower the risk of contracting the virus as per medical research,” it noted. <div type="image" title="Transit stations" msid="81271643" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;People are more comfortable with travelling in 2021 than they were last year&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Red Seer’s report said that the recovery of movement has been higher in urban areas than in rural areas. Kolkata has seen the most recovery as compared to the lockdown months followed by Mumbai and the country’s national capital, New Delhi. While one may think that it is the abundance of jobs in those cities that has more people heading to the office, workplace mobility has been fairly volatile as per Google’s Mobility report. Most big wig companies, like India’s biggest IT services company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) or even Maruti Suzuki, have put in a hybrid workplace model. This means that people in certain roles can work from home in the long run. And, even if they come to work, it will be for limited periods of time. <div type="image" title="Workplaces" msid="81271653" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Workplace mobility remains volatile indicating that people are only going to office as per requirement with most companies moving to a hybrid workplace mode&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> Malls, theatres and shopping areas are still waiting for the masses to return. While more people are heading out to catch a movie or do quick shopping as compared to the months of lockdown, the number is still 22% percent below pre-COVID levels, according to the numbers reflected in Google’s Mobility Index. <div type="image" title="Retail and Recreation" msid="81271664" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Indians are still wary about venturing to theatres, malls and shopping areas&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> However, people are more than happy to return to parks and open spaces. This could be attributed to the weather getting better in northern states as winter comes to an end, or the relaxation of norms, which is allowing people to venture out into public gardens. <div type="image" title="Parks" msid="81271680" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Movement towards parks is not back to pre-COVID levels but has recovered substantially over the last two months&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> The uptake comes at a time when the government has started to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines to the masses. The first phase has been completed where in frontline workers were given their first dose. The second phase, which includes senior citizens above the age of 60 years and those older than 45 years with comorbidities, is set to kick-start on March 1. 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