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Swiggy raised its platform fee by 17% to ₹17.58 per order after Zomato made a similar move. The hikes reflect rising operational costs and a broader industry trend to improve margins amid increasing expenses

Ride-hailing platform Rapido has entered the food delivery market with the launch of its Ownly app in Bengaluru. The platform offers a zero-commission model for restaurants and charges customers a flat delivery fee, potentially challenging Swiggy and Zomato

Blinkit has removed its 10-minute delivery claim following concerns over gig worker safety. The move comes after Labour Ministry discussions with quick-commerce platforms, even as the company maintains that faster deliveries do not pressure riders or encourage unsafe driving.

Hyderabad diners saved Rs. 114.8 crore through Swiggy Dineout in 2025, ranking third nationally. Celebrations, premium dining, and popular dishes like Chicken Biryani drove bookings, while the city also recorded high late-night orders and fast delivery trends.

Hyderabad lived up to its reputation as India’s Biryani Capital in 2025, consuming a staggering 175 lakh plates, with Chicken Biryani alone accounting for 108 lakh orders. Swiggy data revealed Veg Dosa and Idli as the next most popular dishes.

New Year’s Eve celebrations across India may be disrupted as thousands of gig workers associated with major delivery and e-commerce platforms plan a nationwide strike on Wednesday. Unions warn of delays and cancellations amid demands for fair pay and labour protections.

In 2025, Hyderabadis splurged on Instamart, buying iPhones worth Rs 4.3 lakh, soft drinks for Rs 1.92 lakh, and Rs 31,000 roses on Valentine’s Day. Electronics, appliances, and luxury items saw huge growth, reflecting India’s shift toward lifestyle-driven quick commerce

India’s love for biryani stayed strong in 2025, with 93 million orders on Swiggy. Chicken biryani topped the list, while burgers, pizzas, dosa, desserts, and regional cuisines also saw high demand across the country.

GHMC food safety officials inspected 27 retail and delivery establishments in Hyderabad after receiving complaints about poor hygiene. Violations were found, including lack of medical fitness certificates and unhygienic practices. Notices were issued, and inspections will continue further

Swiggy reported a net loss of Rs 1,197 crore for Q1 FY26, nearly doubling from a year earlier, largely due to a Rs 896-crore loss from Instamart. Despite this, revenue rose 52 per cent YoY to Rs 5,048 crore and GOV jumped 108 per cent

Quick commerce platform Instamart has dropped parent Swiggy from its name, in a strategic move aimed at carving a standalone brand identity

Total expenses shot up to Rs 5,609.6 crore during the the March quarter of FY25, as against Rs 3,668 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year

The launch of Pyng, an AI-driven platform marks Swiggy's entry into the growing professional services market

The total tax demand stands at over Rs 165 crore. In a regulatory filing on Saturday, Swiggy said it received an order from the Office of the Profession Tax Officer in Pune, demanding Rs 7.59 crore.

The online food aggregator's valuation, which soared past $16 billion or nearly Rs 1,32,800 crore in December 2024, has dropped to 50 per cent on NSE

Shares plunge 12 per cent after food delivery aggregator Zomato reported a 57.2 per cent drop in consolidated net profit to Rs 59 crore in the December quarter

New “Veg mode enablement fee” in Zomato has sparked outrage online, with users calling it a “luxury tax” for vegetarians

The online delivery platform responds to the TMC MP, saying they would look into the issue

The annual food trend, ‘How India Swiggy’d indicated that Hyderabadis have ordered a staggering 1.57 crore biryanis in 2024 at a rate of 34 biryanis every minute

On Wednesday, shares of Swiggy were listed with a premium of nearly 8 per cent against the issue price of Rs 390 on NSE.