The removal of the Delhi Police Eating House License is not just about one less document, it’s about creating the kind of environment where hospitality businesses can thrive without being buried under inefficiency.
This decision is expected to bring major relief to thousands of restaurant owners, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, who have long struggled with the burden of acquiring multiple governmental clearances.
The market was valued at USD 166.86 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.54%, reaching approximately USD 243.17 billion by 2030.
More than 150 branded F&B outlets have opened on national highways in the past two years alone, as per ICRA data, with Tier-2 adjacent cities being the biggest beneficiaries.