Swiggy Instamart’s Next Leap: Introducing the Shared Wallet & Smart Kitchen Inventory System

Devansh Chawla
2 min readDec 25, 2023

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Introduction:

Swiggy Instamart, known for revolutionizing the way we shop for groceries online, is about to take another giant leap. Understanding the fast-paced lifestyle of young urban adults, Swiggy Instamart presents a groundbreaking solution to streamline your kitchen’s grocery management: a shared wallet and a smart kitchen inventory system integrated within the Instamart app.

The Urban Household Challenge:

You’re about to cook dinner, but oh no, you’re out of basil! Or you plan a special Sunday brunch but forgot to stock up on avocados. Sounds familiar? These are everyday scenarios for many of us, leading to frustration and last-minute hassles.

Swiggy Instamart’s Innovative Solution:

We’re thrilled to introduce a feature-rich, user-friendly system that blends Swiggy Instamart’s convenience with smart technology:Introducing a seamless shopping experience that puts the power in the hands of our customers. With a wide range of products at your fingertips and lightning-fast delivery, you can now enjoy the ultimate convenience of shopping from the comfort of your home. Our smart technology ensures a personalized and efficient shopping experience, making it easier than ever to get everything you need, when you need it.

  1. Shared Digital Wallet for Instamart: This feature allows both you and your household cook to access a joint account for grocery shopping on Instamart. Homeowners can top up this wallet, ensuring funds are dedicated to grocery shopping.
  2. Smart Inventory Management in the Instamart App: With this intuitive feature, you can keep track of your pantry items. The cook can update the inventory after each meal prep, ensuring you always know what’s in stock.
  3. Streamlined Ordering and Approval:
  • The cook compiles a grocery list in the app, based on what’s needed.
  • Homeowners review and approve the list with a tap.
  • An OTP or digital nod enables the cook to place the order via Instamart.
  • Funds are automatically used from the shared wallet.

4. Seamless Instamart Integration: Direct access to a wide range of products on Instamart, right from the app.

5. Budget Management Tools: Set and track monthly grocery budgets, helping you manage your finances better.

6. Special Meal Requests Made Easy: Plan special meals effortlessly; the cook can suggest additional items which can be easily approved and added to the Instamart cart.

Metrics to track

For Engagement:

  1. Average Orders Per User/Week: Monitors how many orders each user places weekly.
  2. Repeat Order Rate: Percentage of users placing multiple orders in a week.

For Revenue:

  1. Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)/Week: Calculates weekly spending per user.
  2. Basket Size Value: Average value of each order placed.

Additional Metrics:

  • User Satisfaction Index: Gauges overall user happiness with the system.

Why It’s a Game-Changer:

This system is set to redefine the way you interact with your kitchen:

  • Convenience at Its Best: Forget the stress of unexpected grocery shortages.
  • Smart Budgeting: Monitor your spending habits and control expenses.
  • Waste Not, Want Not: Buy what you need, when you need it, reducing food waste.
  • Collaborative Cooking Experience: Enhance the synergy between you and your cook.

Conclusion: Your Kitchen, Smarter with Swiggy Instamart

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