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Swiggy Instamart Sees Leadership Transition Amidst Stock Rise
29 Jul
Summary
- Instamart CEO Amitesh Kumar Jha resigned on July 28, 2026.
- Nandita Sinha appointed as new CEO of Instamart effective August 3.
- Swiggy's share price saw a 5.4% increase following the announcement.
Swiggy's stock experienced a significant surge of 5.4% on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. This rise was directly linked to the company's announcement of a pivotal leadership transition within its quick-commerce division, Instamart.
Amitesh Kumar Jha has officially stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer of Instamart. His resignation letter, dated July 28, 2026, indicated his departure to explore new professional avenues. Swiggy acknowledged Jha's service, expressing gratitude for his leadership.
Looking ahead, Swiggy has appointed Nandita Sinha as the new CEO of Instamart. Her leadership appointment is effective from August 3, 2026. Sinha will also hold the designation of Senior Management Personnel from the commencement of her term.
