Actor Madhuri Dixit is now the second Indian celebrity, following Amitabh Bachchan, to acquire a minority stake in the IPO-bound foodtech giant Swiggy.
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Continue Exploring: Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan’s family office acquires minor stake in Swiggy
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Continue Exploring: Foodtech giant Swiggy to file DRHP this week
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