Zomato Shares Fall 23% Following Announcement Of Purchase Of Blinkit
Zomato's acquisition of instant delivery service platform Blinkit did not go over well with investors, as the company's shares have dropped more than 20% since the announcement. On June 24, Zomato's Board of Directors authorized to purchase of Blinkit for Rs 4,447 crore. Zomato shares closed at Rs 54.9 on July 1, down around 23%. According to National Stock Exchange statistics, the company's current market value is Rs 43,147 crore.