Is Zomato's dream stock market run over?
India TodayShares of Zomato fell over 5% in early trade on Tuesday, extending its weak market run after a period of strong gains. The brokerage also reduced its target price for the food delivery giant by 18% to Rs 275, down from Rs 335, reflecting concerns over intensified competition in the quick commerce segment. Jefferies cited heightened competition from Swiggy’s Instamart, Zepto, and Amazon as potential headwinds for Blinkit, Zomato’s quick commerce arm, which could impact profitability. The firm lauded Zomato’s leadership in food delivery and quick commerce, highlighting its strong user acquisition strategy and expanding addressable market through initiatives like Dine Out. It highlighted Zomato’s market leadership but acknowledged Swiggy’s aggressive expansion plans, including its 10-minute food delivery service, Bolt.