BENGALURU — In a major double exit at the top tier of India’s quick-commerce sector, Swiggy Instamart’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ankit Jain and Chief Business Officer (CBO) Hari Kumar have resigned from their respective positions.
Both top executives reportedly stepped down from the foodtech major citing personal reasons, signaling an unexpected leadership realignment inside Swiggy’s high-growth quick-commerce vertical.
Key Exec Departures: A Brief Timeline
The departures mark relatively short tenures for both business heads, who were brought in sequentially to fortify Swiggy’s market share against aggressive competition from rivals like Blinkit and Zepto:
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Hari Kumar (CBO): Kumar originally joined Swiggy Instamart in November 2024 to direct the vertical’s core commercial operations, supply chain relationships, and monetization strategies.
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Ankit Jain (COO): Jain came on board shortly after in May 2025, taking charge of Instamart’s widespread dark-store network, rapid-delivery logistics, and regional operational efficiency.
Strategic Realignment Under the CEO
Both Jain and Kumar were central figures within the core leadership team working directly under Amitesh Jha, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Swiggy Instamart.
As Swiggy navigates the intense post-listing public market landscape of 2026, the consolidation of these portfolios under Jha’s immediate leadership will be critical. The company is expected to initiate immediate transition plans to ensure its daily operations, supply lines, and rapid-delivery targets remain unaffected by the high-profile boardroom exits.
