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Food-delivery platform foodpanda to rely on affordability, convenience and quick commerce to drive growth

Expansion in its subscription business is a bright spot

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Benjamin Cher

Benjamin Cher

Published Tue, Sep 16, 2025 · 04:57 PM
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    • Bhavani Shankar Mishra, Singapore managing director for foodpanda, says: "The fact is that our strategy is laser-focused on what our consumers need, and not changing a strategy from one quarter to another quarter. What we promised, we are going ahead and delivering.”
    • Bhavani Shankar Mishra, Singapore managing director for foodpanda, says: "The fact is that our strategy is laser-focused on what our consumers need, and not changing a strategy from one quarter to another quarter. What we promised, we are going ahead and delivering.” PHOTO: FOODPANDA

    [SINGAPORE] It has been eight months since Bhavani Shankar Mishra took over the hot seat as Singapore managing director for food-delivery platform foodpanda – and his stint has not been without its challenges.

    The latest development to hit the news headlines have been complaints about foreigners working as food-delivery riders. Already, enforcement actions have resulted in the arrest of three such individuals.

    But Mishra remains focused on foodpanda’s three key pillars – quick commerce, affordability and convenience – to drive the business forward.

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