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BigBasket names Arpit Jaiswal as growth chief
By Startup Enthusiast ·

- Date
- Company
- BigBasket
- What it does
- Online grocery and food delivery
- Kind
- People
What they do
BigBasket is a Tata-owned online grocery and food delivery company
What happened
It appoints Arpit Jaiswal, ex-Google Pay growth head, as Chief Growth Officer
Why it matters
The move signals a shift to data-driven, profitable growth in quick commerce
The details
- BigBasket has appointed Arpit Jaiswal as its Chief Growth Officer.
- Jaiswal previously served as Head of Growth and Group Product Manager at Google Pay.
- In his new role, he will lead growth across product, user acquisition, retention, and market expansion.
- He will work with cross-functional teams to deepen customer engagement and drive monetization efficiency.
- His mandate includes scaling presence in urban and emerging markets like Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- He will oversee user lifecycle management, market expansion, monetization, and product.
- He will also refine product-led growth and optimize P&L efficiency.
The bigger picture
- The appointment signals a strategic shift to a leaner, data-driven approach for profitable growth.
- BigBasket competes in the quick-commerce and grocery sectors, where growth is key.
- Jaiswal's fintech background brings expertise in high-frequency transactions, relevant for grocery delivery.
About the business
- BigBasket is a Tata-owned online food and grocery company.
- It offers a catalog of 30,000 products.
- It operates in 60+ cities across India.
- It runs 850+ dark stores (small warehouses for quick delivery).
- It delivers groceries, fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, medicines, and more.
What happens next
- Jaiswal will lead growth initiatives across product, user acquisition, and retention.
- He will focus on expanding in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- He will work to improve monetization and P&L efficiency.
The deal
- Type
- people
Founders
- Hari Menon, Founder & CEO
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