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BigBasket names Arpit Jaiswal as growth chief

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Company
BigBasket
What it does
Online grocery and food delivery
Kind
People
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

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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