Swiggy, the Indian food delivery giant, has seen its valuation decrease to $14.7 billion ahead of its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). This valuation adjustment, reported by US-based asset management firm Baron Capital in regulatory filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marks a 2.6% drop from the previous valuation of $15.1 billion recorded in March 2024. The decline has been attributed to the depreciation of the Indian rupee.

Despite this recent dip, Swiggy remains optimistic about its IPO, targeting a valuation of around $15 billion. The company plans to raise between $1 billion and $1.25 billion through the offering. The funds will be directed towards expanding its quick commerce business, Instamart, and increasing its warehouse network to better compete with rival Zomato. Zomato’s market value has surged to $28 billion since its IPO in 2021, reflecting the competitive landscape Swiggy faces.

In addition to Baron Capital’s valuation, reports from investor 360 One WAM (formerly IIFL Wealth Management) valued Swiggy at $11.5 billion as of June 2024. These differing valuations highlight the ongoing uncertainty and varied perspectives on Swiggy’s market position.

For the first three quarters of FY24, Swiggy reported revenues of ₹5,476 crore but also faced losses amounting to ₹1,600 crore. The company operates approximately 550 grocery warehouses across 35 cities. While Swiggy’s core food delivery business has reached profitability, its Instamart division continues to struggle with financial losses.

The upcoming IPO is a critical move for Swiggy as it aims to solidify its market position and fuel further growth amidst fierce competition in the quick commerce sector.