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Zomato expects food delivery biz to grow 30% annually over 5 yrs: Executive

Zomato has also been rolling out new features, including scheduled delivery, option to grab canceled orders at discounted prices

Swiggy: From a forgotten idea to Rs 1 trillion market cap on listing

Swiggy is the first company to list through the Securities and Exchange Board of India's confidential listing route, highlighting the competitive nature of the sector

Expecting very solid growth for next 3-5 years: Swiggy CEO Majety

Food delivery and quick-commerce major Swiggy on Wednesday said it is expecting "very solid" growth in the next 3-5 years and plans to expand its geographical footprint and stores network for Instamart business. The company which made a strong debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday said it has doubled the categories for quick commerce in the last 12 months. "We are expecting very solid growth for the next 3-5 years. We are expanding our geographical footprint, stores network for Instamart business," Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety said post the listing ceremony. Swiggy listed at Rs 412, reflecting a jump of 5.64 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. Later, it surged 15.12 per cent to Rs 449 apiece. The Rs 11,327-crore initial public offer of Swiggy got fully subscribed on the final day of the share sale on Friday, ending with 3.59 times subscription. The initial share sale had a price range of Rs 371-390 a share. The company's IPO (Initial Public Offering) had a fresh issue of

NSE and Zomato partner to boost financial literacy for delivery workers

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Tuesday said it has inked a pact with online food delivery platform Zomato to promote financial literacy and investor awareness programmes among the gig economy workers. This partnership aims to launch an extensive financial literacy and investor awareness drive, specifically designed for Zomato's delivery partners, impacting the lives of over 50,000 gig workers across the country, NSE said in a statement. As a part of the pact, fundamental aspects of personal finance management and the basics of investing will be covered. Topics will include budgeting, saving, investing, debt management, and insurance, among others. To ensure accessibility and inclusivity, the programme will be conducted in multiple regional languages, catering to a diverse audience among the gig workforce. "This partnership with Zomato is a significant step in expanding our outreach to a critical segment of the workforce that drives the digital economy. By equipping .

Swiggy pilots 'Yello' service marketplace as Zomato eyes concierge model

Swiggy and Zomato, India's top delivery platforms, are branching out beyond core food and grocery services. Swiggy's 'Yello' marketplace and Zomato's concierge model lead new initiatives

Rs 11K crore IPO in sight, Swiggy projects quick commerce as the future

Will surpass food delivery biz in 5 yrs, says CEO; announces India's 6th biggest initial issue

Here's why a lot can go wrong when everything arrives in just 10 minutes

To have at least half a dozen options for quick commerce is a good thing in an economy where concentration of large monopolies and duopolies is on the rise

Swiggy cuts IPO valuation again, to $11.3 bn, BlackRock and CPPIB to invest

Swiggy does not want a bad IPO, a source said. Its last funding round, led by Invesco, valued it at $10.7 billion in 2022

IPO-bound food delivery app Swiggy launches XL EV fleet for bulk orders

Swiggy's new XL fleet includes 20 specially designed electric vehicles that cater to large orders

Zomato share price falls 4% after Swiggy files IPO DRHP with Sebi

Swiggy's IPO move had investors buzzing about the competitive landscape in the food delivery market as Zomato's scrip slipped up to 3.64 per cent to an intraday low of Rs 273.50 per share.

Fast food delivery saves time but costs consumers Rs 9K-11K crore annually

A report reveals that food aggregators' pricing models include small, seemingly negligible fees, which can add up significantly, affecting consumers' wallets without immediate notice

Zomato bans AI-generated images from food menus to preserve authenticity

Effective from Monday (September 16), restaurants that fail to comply with the new rule against AI images will be removed from Zomato

Zomato teams up with IRCTC to offer food delivery service on trains

This collaboration aims to transform train journeys, enabling passengers to enjoy a variety of dishes from the comfort of their train seats

Swiggy rolls out 'incognito mode' to help users order food discreetly

Available on both Swiggy Food and Instamart, incognito mode ensures that users can place orders and keep their selections confidential

Zepto set to enter buy now, pay later segment with 'Zepto Postpaid'

Rival firms like Zomato-owned Blinkit already offer BNPL services to their customers through partnerships with players like LazyPay and Simpl

Food delivery platform Zomato eyes a new 'District' with third super brand

In this regard, Zomato's strategy differs greatly from that of its unlisted rival, Swiggy, who is trying to integrate all of its offerings under one 'super app'

Food delivery giant Swiggy targets $15 billion valuation in India IPO

One of the sources said Swiggy aimed to use IPO proceeds to expand its quick commerce Instamart business and open more warehouses to better compete with Zomato

Zomato shuts down intercity 'Legends' services with immediate effect

Zomato had launched its intercity food delivery service in August 2022 to offer consumers delicacies from across ten cities in India from the comfort of their homes

Heavy rains impact food delivery and quick commerce in north India

Poor road conditions and waterlogged streets amid heavy rainfall have led to an increase in undelivered orders

Zomato collected Rs 83 crore in platform fee from customers till March

Food delivery aggregator Zomato, which began charging platform fee on orders from last August, collected Rs 83 crore through the new levy till March, the company's annual report has revealed. Platform fee has been cited as one of the three key factors driving Zomato's Adjusted Revenue, which grew 27 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,792 crore in FY24. "Adjusted Revenue as a percentage of GOV (gross order value), continued to increase primarily due to increase in restaurant commission take-rates, improvement in ad monetization and introduction of platform fee from Q2FY24 onwards," the report stated. All of these factors more than compensated for the reduction in customer delivery charge per order due to the free delivery benefit available on Gold orders, it added. Interestingly, most late night orders in the last fiscal year came from Delhi NCR, while most breakfast orders came from Bengaluru, Zomato shared in the report. The food delivery aggregator began levying platform fee at Rs 2