Food Delivery

Swiggy's food delivery adjusted EBITDA rose ₹101 crore year-on-year to ₹341 crore in Q2FY27, while Instamart's gross order value grew 16.7 per cent sequentially to ₹9,230 crore.

Eternal will exchange its entire Adonmo stake for Mygate shares valued at Rs 156 crore and transfer its going-out India business to a subsidiary for Rs 130.76 crore

Ownly operates on a zero-commission model, charging restaurants a subscription fee instead, and currently partners with more than 20,000 restaurants

Eternal's share price hit a 11-month high of ₹339.80, gaining 1.4% on the BSE in Tuesday's intra-day deals amid heavy volume.

Zepto Cafe's footprint has fallen to an estimated 250-350 locations from a peak of 850-900 as the quick-commerce firm focuses on select high-performing markets

Social media users have reported the cash-on-delivery fee going up to ₹20 in some locations, adding another charge for customers who choose to pay for their food orders in cash

Healthy dishes now account for 7.5% of orders on Zomato, up from 5.3% two years ago, with users below 25 recording faster growth in adoption than older customers

The service now covers 201 stations, up from 66 in 2024, with adoption in tier-2 and tier-3 cities growing twice as fast as in metros over the past two years

Shareholders also approve amendments to the Articles of Association allowing co-founders Sriharsha Majety and Phani Kishan Adepally to retain majority board representation

Thus far in the calendar year 2026, Eternal outperformed the market by soaring 12 per cent, compared to an 8.7 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Food delivery platforms Ownly and magicpin are eyeing a bigger share of India's food delivery market, citing growing restaurant participation and order volumes across major cities. The developments come as India's food delivery sector sees more platforms seeking a foothold in the market, while restaurants push for greater control over commercial terms and customer-facing promotions. Anshoo Sharma, Founder and CEO, magicpin, told PTI that the platform has seen growth across major cities, with both restaurant partnerships and daily orders increasing. "Restaurants appreciate the transparency we bring to the table and as a genuine alternative, with operations across top major cities throughout India. It is our restaurant partners and customers who have helped us to become India's third-largest food delivery app, and we only see a growth trajectory going forward," Sharma said. "We have experienced growth across all the major cities across India, and our operations continue to run smooth

Proposed changes could require delivery platforms to run EV fleets, track vehicles, provide insurance, and contribute 2% of each ride's fare to a driver welfare fund

Eternal leads on market share, profitability and scale, but Swiggy's faster Ebitda growth, improving retention and product innovation could support a valuation re-rating

The integration will allow Rapido users to order food alongside booking rides, while helping Ownly expand its reach through the company's existing rider network

Bengaluru pilot in August as firm expands its consumer ecosystem

Revenue nearly tripled in the June quarter as Blinkit's rapid expansion lifted earnings, while food delivery, going-out and Hyperpure businesses also reported growth

Spain-Argentina match promises windfall for eateries, pubs, delivery platforms

Uber will buy Germany's Delivery Hero for $14.8 billion to expand Uber Eats globally and strengthen its position against DoorDash and Just Eat

NRAI says platform shouldn't revive exclusivity clauses

Swiggy has expanded its Food on Train service to 180 cities, with orders tripling year-on-year in April-June 2026 as demand for onboard meal delivery gathered pace