Food Delivery In India

Ownly, magicpin target bigger share of India's food delivery market

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

Eternal leads food delivery and qcom, but Swiggy shows signs of catching up

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

Rapido integrates food delivery platform Ownly in its primary app

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

From burgers to pizzas, Fifa nights drive food delivery orders in India

World Cup 2026 viewership in India is driving late-night demand for burgers, pizzas, fries and beverages on food delivery platforms

Food delivery metrics improve for Swiggy even as QC remains under pressure

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Swiggy Q4 results: Loss narrows to ₹800 crore, revenue up at ₹6,383 crore

The company reported a loss of ₹1,065 crore in the previous quarter

Temperatures on the rise, online platforms offer relief to gig workers

E-commerce and food delivery firms step up cooling infrastructure, insurance cover and welfare measures for gig workers as rising temperatures and heatwave warnings intensify across India

Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy steps down as board sees key changes

Swiggy sees leadership changes as co-founder Nandan Reddy exits board, new directors join and company amends nomination rights of key investors

Swiggy shuts Snacc instant delivery service to refocus on core areas

Swiggy cites business economics and long-term priorities in shutting Snacc, even as its food delivery segment grows and platforms serve attendees at the India AI Impact Summit

Flipkart eyes food delivery entry, plans Bengaluru pilot launch by June

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No global expansion plans, yet to tap 85-90% of India's market: Swiggy

Anticipating sustained growth in its food delivery business, a top Swiggy executive said the company has yet to tap 85-90 per cent of the market in India, and there are no plans for global expansion yet, given the huge potential available back home. Speaking to PTI here on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Swiggy's Food Marketplace CEO Rohit Kapoor said India still represents a fairly large opportunity for change, as there is nothing on the cards right now for global expansion. And opportunities are there, not just in food but also in multiple other businesses across the country, he said. In food, particularly, we have been guiding the markets to an 18-20 per cent growth rate year-on-year, and I think trends are holding up to that even if you look at our last quarter numbers, he said. Asserting that the food penetration level in India is way below not just Western numbers but even some Southeast Asian and Asian countries, he said this creates a huge ...

55% consumers say food apps charge more than restaurants: LocalCircles

About three out of four users said they face either higher menu prices, high taxes and platform charges, or both

Swiggy launches EatRight in over 50 cities, targets health-conscious users

Swiggy on Monday announced the launch of EatRight, a new category targeting health-conscious users across more than 50 cities by offering them health-focused food options like high protein, low calorie and no added sugar under a single umbrella. The food delivery platform also shared insights based on its orders, revealing that Tier-2 cities in India witnessed 2x growth year-on-year in healthy food ordering as compared to metropolitan cities, with Chandigarh, Guwahati, Ludhiana, and Bhubaneswar leading the way. EatRight will offer over 1.8 million dishes available from over 2 lakh restaurants. Deepak Maloo, Vice President, Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives, Swiggy, said, "With EatRight, we are offering food options that blend seamlessly into a user's regular ordering habits, removes decision fatigue through clear categorisation and integrates healthier choices naturally into everyday food ordering". In a statement, Swiggy said its partner brands are also ...

35% restaurants willing to stop using food delivery platforms: Here's why

The average per-order commission increased from 9.6% in 2019 to 24.6% in 2023, with 30% restaurants seeking lower commissions

Blinkit rolls out 'add items after ordering' feature as qcom race heats up

Blinkit has rolled out a new feature that lets users add items after ordering while it is still being packed, without extra delivery charges, said CEO Albinder Dhindsa

Zomato to share customers' data with restaurants: Here's what it means

This move may end almost 10 years of disputes, during which restaurants accused food delivery apps of masking customer data

Swiggy to charge select restaurants extra on 'One' orders from Nov 25

Swiggy has informed select restaurant partners that it will begin charging an additional fee on Swiggy One orders from November 25, adding to existing commissions

Bernstein initiates coverage on Swiggy, Eternal with 'Outperform'; check TP

Bernstein set a target price (TP) of ₹570 for Swiggy and ₹390 for Eternal, calling both companies the best placed to capture value in a competitive but fast-expanding digital consumption landscape.

Eternal vs Swiggy: Deja Vu in QC battle, but this time could be different

After a brief period of calm & improving profitability, both Eternal (Zomato) & Swiggy appear set for another showdown, reminiscent of the fiery land-grab phase that began in late 2024, analysts said.

MoSPI seeks feedback on inclusion of PDS food items in retail inflation

This methodology had been discussed with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) expert, under the technical assistance mission in August