Swiggy, one of India’s top food delivery platforms, is set to experience a major stock market development as its lock-in period for pre-IPO shares comes to an end. Over the next month, 7.8 crore shares, valued at INR 3,345 crore based on current market prices, will become eligible for trading. This phased unlocking could stir market interest and impact stock liquidity.

The unlocking process will take place in multiple stages. The first batch of 29 lakh shares will be available for trade on January 29, followed by smaller releases of 3 lakh shares on January 31 and 1 lakh shares on February 19. However, the most significant tranche - 6.52 crore shares, accounting for nearly 3 per cent of Swiggy’s total outstanding shares will be unlocked on February 10. The final batch of 96 lakh shares will become tradable on February 24.

The valuation of these shares is based on Swiggy’s latest closing price of INR 428.30 on the BSE. While such a large release of shares could create supply pressure, analysts at Nuvama suggest that the impact might be moderated as a significant portion is held by promoters and institutional investors who may not offload them immediately.

Meanwhile, Swiggy has announced that its board will convene on February 5, 2025, to review and approve its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2024. This will be the company’s second earnings report since going public.

In its July-September 2024 quarter, Swiggy reported a net loss of INR 625 crore, an improvement from INR 657 crore in the same period last year. However, revenue surged 30 per cent year-on-year, reaching INR 3,601 crore from INR 2,763 crore in Q2 FY24.

Since its IPO in 2024, Swiggy has remained a dominant force in India’s fast-evolving food-tech sector, competing against Zomato and emerging quick-commerce players. With its lock-in expiry approaching, investors are closely watching market reactions and liquidity shifts. Over the past month, Swiggy’s stock has dropped over 21 per cent, including a nearly 3 per cent decline in the last week alone.