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New feature on Zomato lets users monitor temperature of delivery partners

The startup is already doing contactless delivery where customers can opt to allow the delivery partner to leave the package outside their home, ensuring no human-to-human interaction

Zomato may buy Grofers in all-stock deal amid buzz of possible merger

Reports of a possible deal surfaced Tuesday, and sources confirmed that talks were held between high-level officials of the firms.

Swiggy raises additional $43 million as part of ongoing funding round

Post-money valuation rises marginally to $3.65 billion

E-grocers resume work as states step in amid coronavirus lockdown

Delivery picks up slowly, but firms struggle as staff stay away

Jeff Bezos teams up with Narayana Murthy to enter India's food delivery biz

Amazon's entry in the food delivery business comes at a time when Zomato and Swiggy have started cutting back on discounts

Zomato bolsters its ship with UberEats as Indian food-tech scouts a shore

In a tough environment, Zomato's expensive purchase shows how its strategy is different from Swiggy's as both compete to attract Softbank amid global investors' proxy food wars in India

Jubilant FoodWorks Q3 profit rises 7.4% to Rs 103.7 cr on strong delivery

During the quarter, the company said it accelerated its store opening momentum by opening 47 stores -- 44 for Domino's Pizza, two for Dunkin' Donuts and one for Hong's Kitchen

India's online food delivery industry to touch $8-bn mark by 2022: Report

Peer or network advocacy (52%) played a critical role in drawing people to try online food ordering for the first time

Duopoly catches up in food delivery space as Zomato acquires Uber Eats

The Uber Eats deal helps Zomato to catapult to the number one slot, leaving market leader Swiggy slightly behind

Uber sells its India food delivery business to Zomato in all-stock deal

The deal is applicable only in India and Uber Eats will continue to operate in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka

48% Indians prefer food delivery, 34% want to dine out: Uber Eats survey

According to the survey, 34% Indians want to dine out while 18 per cent prefer take-away

Swiggy to invest Rs 75 crore in two years for cloud kitchen expansion

The food-tech firm already has 1,000 cloud kitchens in 14 cities, the highest by any player

Food delivery battle: Zomato denies any merger talks with rival Swiggy

The Zomato spokesperson further said that the latest "speculation is absolutely untrue". Swiggy, however, refused to comment on the report.

Delivery staff are among the worst affected by rising Delhi's air pollution

The delivery staff who drop off packages for online retail giants or food or ferry passengers around the city in their taxis are among the worst affected by the capital's foul air

Trouble cooking? GrubHub, Uber Eats get pushback from restaurants on fees

But some restaurants think otherwise and have begun pushing back against what they see as the relationship's unfair distribution of profits

Zomato increases engagement with users by serving original videos

In October, Zomato will go live with 12 new originals, one every week

Facing heat from restaurants, Zomato suspends Infinity Dining programme

Introduced in July, the Infinity Dining programme allowed Zomato's Gold subscribers to order unlimited food and drinks at a set price from the menu of partner restaurants

Zomato, Swiggy face the ire of partners. Time to rethink value proposition?

Is it time for the aggregator brands to rethink their promise to their partners-be it restaurants, airlines and hotels and drivers?

Beyond aggregation

Food aggregators, partners must work out an equitable solution

From Zomato to Swiggy, food delivery companies set to face more heat

Another hotel and restaurant body plans protests against Zomato