A food delivery company is about to test the appetite of India's roaring stock market. SoftBank Group and Prosus-backed startup Swiggy may target a valuation of up to $15 billion in its Mumbai initial public offering,

Swiggy, as per its latest updated DRHP submitted to SEBI, is going for a massive ₹10,250 crore (~$1.25B), making it one of the biggest in the country. The issue includes a fresh issue component of ₹3750 crore while an OFS (offer for sale) component worth ₹6500 crore.

Bengaluru-based start-up is targeting a valuation of US$15 billion through the IPO, said a source. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SoftBank-backed Swiggy filed papers on Thursday for an initial public offering, which a source said would be worth $1.25 billion, as the food delivery firm looks to tap a booming stock market in one of India's biggest listings this year.

The IPO will include a fresh issue of Rs 3,750 crore, with up to Rs 6,950 crore offered for sale by existing investors, based on the recent highest share price of Rs 375.

Swiggy’s upcoming IPO, noting strong interest due to the company's growth potential, despite potential valuation discounts compared to Zomato. He highlights Swiggy's market opportunity in food delivery and quick commerce but emphasizes that execution will be key in competing with Zomato's established dominance.

By Aditya Kalra, Ashna Teresa Britto and Haripriya Suresh NEW DELHI/BENGALURU (Reuters) -SoftBank-backed Swiggy filed papers on Thursday for an initial public offering, which a source said would be worth $1.