Rapido’s food delivery bet puts investor Swiggy in a tight spot

The bike taxi company learned the ropes in food delivery while working with Swiggy. Now it wants to compete directly.

22 June, 202512 min
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Rapido’s food delivery bet puts investor Swiggy in a tight spot

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