Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Swiggy Focuses on India, No Global Plans
Swiggy, a food delivery company, is not planning to expand globally right now.
Their CEO, Rohit Kapoor, said there's still a lot of growth potential in India.
He mentioned that only 10-15% of the market is tapped, and they're aiming for an 18-20% growth rate each year.
He also said that the food delivery market in India is smaller compared to Western countries and some Asian countries, so there's a big opportunity to grow.
He believes that with the right support from the government and the ecosystem, the entire food sector can grow a lot.
Additionally, Kapoor talked about the flexible nature of the delivery workforce and the use of AI and robotics in their operations.
Swiggy has no plans for global expansion, focusing on India's market potential.
CEO Rohit Kapoor anticipates sustained growth in India's food delivery business.
Only 10-15% of India's food delivery market has been tapped, with 85-90% still untapped.
Swiggy aims for an 18-20% year-on-year growth rate in the food delivery sector.
Kapoor believes the entire food sector can grow with ecosystem and government support.
- Who
- Swiggy's Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor
- What
- No plans for global expansion, focusing on India's market potential
- When
- During the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
- Where
- India
- Why
- To tap the 85-90% untapped market and sustain growth
Flexible Employment Advocates
Traditional Employment Advocates
Nature of Delivery Workforce
Flexible Employment Advocates
Swiggy's CEO Rohit Kapoor views the delivery workforce as flexible employment, a third pillar alongside formal employment and entrepreneurship, highlighting its voluntary nature and diverse participation.
Traditional Employment Advocates
Traditional employment advocates may argue for stricter regulations and benefits similar to formal employment, potentially throttling the flexible nature of gig work.
- Company
- Swiggy
- CEO
- Rohit Kapoor
- Current Market Focus
- India
- Projected Growth Rate
- 18-20% year-on-year
- Untapped Market Potential
- 85-90%
- Event
- World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
- Delivery Workforce
- 2.5 million people worked on the Swiggy platform last year
- AI and Robotics
- Swiggy is deploying Gen AI across operations and using robotics in warehouses, but drone delivery is still experimental
Sources
No global plans for now: Swiggy
Forget Drones: Why Swiggy is betting its future on generative AI instead
Swiggy CEO Rohit Kapoor: 85-90% of India’s food delivery market untapped, global expansion not planned
