Restaurant India News: Restaurant Industry Pushes Back Against Zomato and Swiggy’s Private Label Q-Commerce Apps
These platforms, which began as aggregators, are now competing directly with their restaurant partners by offering their own products.
Restaurant India News: Zomato and Swiggy Face Rs 180–200 Crore Annual GST Liability After Council Clarification
The clarification settles a long-standing debate between platforms and the government over whether aggregators are liable to remit tax on delivery…
Restaurant India News: Zomato, Swiggy Hikes Platform fee by Rs.12 & Rs. 15
Swiggy's Q1 FY26 results showed a strong revenue growth of 54% year-on-year to Rs. 4,961 crores, but the net loss widened sharply to Rs. 1,197…
Restaurant India News: Zomato Faces Rs 40.32 Crore GST Demand, Parent Firm Eternal Plans to Appeal
In its filing on Monday, the Gurgaon-based company confirmed that the order is linked to goods and services tax (GST) for the period between July…
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Restaurant India News: Swiggy’s Q1 FY26 Loss Signals Deeper Profitability Challenges in Delivery Business
While revenue continues to rise, escalating expenses and competition leave Swiggy in the red.
Restaurant India News: Zomato Parent Eternal Builds Rs 18,857 Crore War Chest, Outpaces Swiggy in Cash Reserves
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, reported a marginal rise in its cash balance during the first quarter of FY26, despite significant…
Restaurant India News: India’s Food Delivery Market to Grow 14 Percent as Quick Commerce Cools Off
The food delivery sector in India is projected to grow by 13–14 percent in the coming years, with a steady-state EBITDA margin of around 5 percent,…
Restaurant India News: Zomato’s Parent Eternal Appoints Aditya Mangla as CEO of Food Delivery Unit
According to a regulatory filing, Ranjan will cease to be designated as senior management personnel effective 6 July 2025.
Rapido Challenges Zomato and Swiggy with Low-Cost Food Delivery Model
Rapido plans to offer a lower commission range of 8 to 15 percent to restaurants, compared to the 16 to 30 percent currently charged by the existing…
Zomato Introduces ‘Long Distance Service Fee’ on Restaurants for Deliveries beyond 4 km
Customers will now pay ₹15 for delivery between 4 and 6 km if the order value exceeds ₹150.
Zomato Restructures Gold Perks Amid Slow Food Delivery Growth
Beginning May 16, Gold members will be subject to the same surge rain fee as regular users, a charge aimed at ensuring fair compensation for delivery…
Zomato’s Q4FY25 Revenue Rises 60 Pc Amid Quick Commerce Expansion Push
This growth comes alongside a strategic shift from Gross Order Value (GOV) to NOV reporting, offering a clearer picture of customer spend after…
Zomato Ends 15-Minute Food Delivery on Main App, Shifts Focus to Blinkit
Zomato Instant was followed by Zomato Everyday, offering homestyle meals with short delivery times, but that too has since been removed from the app.
Zomato CEO Rakesh Ranjan Steps Down as Food Delivery Sector Slows
The latest leadership transition reflects Zomato’s strategic approach to navigating a maturing and increasingly challenging food delivery landscape,…
Zomato COO Rinshul Chandra Resigns with Immediate Effect
During his tenure at Zomato, Chandra played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the company's food delivery operations, navigating a fiercely competitive market and driving growth and operational efficiency. 
Zomato Launches Women’s Riding Center in Mumbai
Through this initiative, Zomato aims to empower women by enhancing their mobility, enabling them to further their personal needs and unlock livelihood opportunities. 
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Zomato Appoints Shalin Bhatt as Head of Dining-Out Vertical
Zomato reported a threefold year-on-year increase in revenue from its going-out division in Q3 2025 and recorded over 6.5 million downloads of the District app, reflecting its expansion in the segment.
Zomato Invests Rs 500 Cr in Blinkit to Strengthen Quick Commerce Presence
The company also recently launched Bistro, a 10-minute food delivery platform competing with Swiggy’s Snacc and Zepto Cafe.
NRAI Opposes Zomato and Swiggy’s Private-Label Food Delivery in India
The NRAI is urging all industry stakeholders—restaurants, customers, and regulators—to collaborate in maintaining a fair and competitive food delivery ecosystem in India.
Zomato Becomes First New-Age Tech Company to Join BSE Sensex
New entrants include Jio Financial Services, Suzlon Energy, Adani Green Energy, Adani Power, Samvardhana Motherson International, and PB Fintech (Policybazaar).
Zomato Faces Rs 803.4 Cr GST Demand from Tax Authorities
The company emphasized that it is prepared to take legal action, supported by expert counsel, to challenge the tax demand imposed by the authorities.
Blinkit Ventures into Quick Food Delivery with New Service Bistro
Swiggy's management recently highlighted the potential of quick food delivery, revealing that it already accounts for 5 percent of its food orders within two months of its launch.
Zomato Gains Momentum with Sensex Inclusion and Fundraising Approval
Viral Bhatt, Founder of Money Mantra, also acknowledged Zomato's strong brand position and diversified business model as key factors offering growth potential in the evolving food delivery and quick commerce sectors.  
Zomato Projects 30 Pc Annual Growth in Food Delivery Biz Over Five Years
To address this, Zomato is focusing on offering additional benefits and flexibility to attract and retain gig workers, a crucial component of its operations.