Bengaluru: Swiggy Ltd. has announced a major leadership change at its quick commerce business Instamart, with Amitesh Kumar Jha stepping down as Chief Executive Officer. The company has appointed former Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha as the new head of Instamart, effective August 3, 2026.

Jha resigned from his position on July 28, 2026, and ceased to be a member of Swiggy’s senior management with immediate effect. The company acknowledged his contribution during an important growth phase for Instamart, which has expanded significantly in India’s competitive quick commerce sector.

The leadership transition comes as Swiggy continues to strengthen its quick commerce operations and adapt to increasing competition from rivals in the rapidly growing instant delivery market.

Nandita Sinha takes charge of Instamart

Nandita Sinha will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Instamart from August 3, 2026. She joins Swiggy after serving as the CEO of Myntra, where she led one of India’s largest fashion e-commerce platforms.

Sinha brings more than two decades of experience in consumer businesses, e-commerce and FMCG sectors. Throughout her career, she has held leadership roles at major companies, including Myntra, Flipkart, Britannia Industries and Hindustan Unilever.

Her experience in building consumer-focused businesses and managing large digital platforms is expected to help Instamart strengthen its position in India’s quick commerce industry.

Swiggy Group CEO Sriharsha Majety described Sinha as one of India’s most accomplished consumer internet leaders. He highlighted her customer-focused approach and operational expertise as key strengths that will support Instamart’s next phase of growth.

Amitesh Kumar Jha’s contribution to Instamart growth

During Amitesh Kumar Jha’s tenure, Instamart went through a significant period of expansion and strategic development.

Swiggy credited Jha with guiding the business through a crucial growth phase and improving several aspects of the platform. The company highlighted initiatives such as Noice, strengthening Instamart’s differentiation strategy and improving contribution margins.

Under increasing competition from players in the quick commerce segment, Instamart has focused on improving delivery networks, expanding product categories and enhancing customer experience.

Swiggy said it placed on record its appreciation for Jha’s efforts and leadership during his time with the company.

Leadership changes continue at Swiggy

The appointment of Nandita Sinha comes amid several leadership changes at Swiggy following its public listing.

In recent periods, the company has witnessed multiple exits, including Company Secretary and Compliance Officer M. Sridhar, Independent Director Sahil Barua and nominee directors Sumer Juneja, Anand Daniel and Roger Clark Rabalais.

Swiggy co-founder Lakshmi Nandan Reddy Obul and senior Instamart executives Ankit Jain and Hari Kumar have also moved on from their roles.

The changes come as Swiggy focuses on improving business efficiency and strengthening its position across food delivery and quick commerce segments.

Quick commerce market becomes increasingly competitive

India’s quick commerce sector has grown rapidly, with consumers increasingly relying on instant delivery platforms for groceries, household essentials and daily-use products.

Instamart competes with several major players in the segment, making operational efficiency, customer retention and expansion strategies critical for long-term success.

The appointment of Sinha signals Swiggy’s focus on bringing experienced consumer internet leadership to Instamart at a time when the sector is entering a more competitive phase.

Her experience in scaling digital businesses and understanding consumer behaviour could play an important role in shaping Instamart’s future strategy.

Challenges ahead for new CEO

While quick commerce has witnessed strong growth, companies in the sector continue to face challenges related to profitability, delivery costs and maintaining customer loyalty.

For Nandita Sinha, one of the key priorities will likely be balancing growth with sustainable business operations. Improving margins while continuing to provide fast and reliable deliveries will remain an important challenge.

The new CEO will also need to focus on strengthening Instamart’s market position as competition intensifies across India’s digital commerce ecosystem.

Conclusion

Swiggy’s decision to appoint Nandita Sinha as Instamart CEO marks a significant leadership transition for the company’s quick commerce business. While Amitesh Kumar Jha leaves after helping guide Instamart through an important growth period, Sinha’s extensive experience in e-commerce and consumer businesses is expected to help the platform navigate its next phase of expansion.