In brief: Swiggy snaps up Indian on-demand delivery app Scootsy

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Swiggy swallows up on-demand delivery startup (India). The Meituan Dianping-backed food delivery giant has acquired the reportedly cash-strapped Scootsy for US$7.29 million. The buyout will expand Swiggy’s network of restaurants in India while Scootsy – which delivers a range of products, including food, electronics, apparel, toys, and books – will continue to operate as an independent app. (Entrackr)

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