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Zomato Bans These 5 Food Items: Here’s the Hidden Reason

Ordering food online is usually simple. You choose a dish, check the price and wait for it to arrive. But one detail most customers rarely investigate is what actually goes into that food. Zomato has now put that question firmly in focus by announcing a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy…

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Blue Tokai: India's small home roaster that brewed a multi-thousand-crore café business

Blue Tokai began with a 500-gram roaster in a Delhi home and grew into a multi-format coffee business spanning cafés, packaged beans, subscriptions and bakery. With Temasek and ChrysCapital eyeing a major stake, its improving profitability and expansion capture India’s premium café market shifting from store-led growth to profitable scale.

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Zomato bans analogue dairy dishes on platform, asks restaurants to take corrective action

Zomato has implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding analogue dairy dishes, also known as synthetic or fake dishes. Restaurants must now use natural dairy products or remove affected menu items. This initiative aims to enhance transparency and ensure better food quality for customers. Listings found in violation of this new…

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Deepinder Goyal reveals new Temple and you can soon pre-order it

Deepinder Goyal revealed his experimental Temple wearable is now significantly smaller. This device tracks cerebral blood flow and neurological markers. The company plans to start taking pre-orders for a limited edition soon. Shipments of the Temple wearable are anticipated before the end of 2026. Interested individuals can join the mailing…

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Zomato pilots food vending machines at workplaces in new attempt at quick delivery

Zomato is piloting food vending machines in Gurugram corporate offices. This new initiative, Zomato Now, aims for rapid food delivery access. Zomato Now comes alongside sister company Blinkit’s 10-minute food delivery service Bistro, which operates through its own cloud kitchens.

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Fashion Rental Is Growing in These Indian Cities, Here Is Why It Is Actually Working

The Cities Where Rental Has Critical MassMumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi account for the bulk of active fashion rental transactions in India, and the reasons are structural rather than cultural. Mumbai has the highest concentration of destination weddings, film-adjacent events, and corporate parties that demand one-time outfits. Bengaluru's large salaried tech…

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Eternal helped you save time. Now it wants to help you spend it

Eternal’s District is betting India’s next consumer internet boom will come from helping people spend time outside home. As dining, shopping, movies, sports and live events grow, District aims to become the digital layer for offline consumption. The strategy reflects a broader shift from convenience to experiences, while Eternal targets…

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Eternal vs Swiggy: The quick commerce war is on. Which stock should you own after Q1?

The rivalry in the quick commerce sector heats up as Q1 results show stark contrasts between Eternal and Swiggy. While Swiggy leans towards aggressive growth supported by robust funding, Eternal places its bets on profitability and improved operations. Both firms are vying for ambitious long-term goals that investors will be…

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Ownly, magicpin eye bigger slice of India’s food delivery market

Food delivery platforms Ownly and magicpin are seeking greater market share in India. Both platforms report increased restaurant participation and daily order volumes. Restaurants are pushing for more control over commercial terms and promotions. Negotiations between Bengaluru restaurants and major aggregators are ongoing. The entry of new players is expected…

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Swiggy agrees to refund unauthorised campaign fees; Bengaluru hotels to wait till September 1

The discussions, led by Swiggy CEO (food marketplace, dineout & crew) Rohit Kapoor, chief business officer (food marketplace) Sidharth Bhakoo and CEO (dineout & scenes) Swapnil Bajpai, came a day after rival Zomato held talks with restaurateurs and agreed to address a range of operational concerns.

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Eternal shares jump over 20% in one month. Will the stock cross its October peak of Rs 368?

Eternal shares have surged over 20% in the past month. Analysts largely maintain a bullish outlook on the food delivery major. Experts highlight robust growth levers supporting future performance. Technical indicators suggest a positive shift in the stock's medium-term trend. The company's stock is currently trading below its October peak.

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MF Tracker: Can Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund retain its edge after topping the 5-year return chart?

Motilal Oswal Midcap Fund leads five-year returns, raising questions about future performance. The fund delivered strong CAGR, outperforming its benchmark and category average. However, recent valuations suggest a lower scope for similar past returns. Experts advise diversified equity fund investments to mitigate concentration risk. Investors can consider SIPs for rupee…

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Flipkart may add food delivery to its product offerings

Flipkart plans to launch a pilot in India's online food delivery sector soon. This move aims to challenge established players like Zomato and Swiggy. The company will learn from this pilot before considering a wider national rollout. Flipkart believes a strong value proposition can disrupt the current market. This expansion…

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Zomato's Deepinder Goyal shrugs off Rapido, Swiggy's budget food bets

Eternal's CEO Deepinder Goyal downplayed competition from Rapido and Swiggy's budget food delivery services. He stated these low-cost offerings have had a limited impact on their business. Goyal emphasized Eternal's focus on its Bistro initiative for supply chain innovation. This new model aims to make food delivery viable at lower…

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After Zomato, Deepinder Goyal bets on health tech and aerospace

Deepinder Goyal is preparing to launch Temple, a forehead-worn wellness device that measures the body's metabolic state in real time, marking his first major venture after stepping down as CEO of Eternal. Expected to launch within six months to a year, the wearable will cost about $1,000 and target athletes,…

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The Rs 200 meal is the new battleground for Swiggy, Zomato and other food delivery companies

Food delivery companies are adapting strategies to attract everyday officegoers. Swiggy and Zomato offer value meals and targeted discounts to customers. Ownly and Rebel Foods explore different pricing and occasion-based models. These platforms aim to make ordering food a regular habit. Affordability and varied offerings are key to future growth.

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From WhatsApp chats to food orders: How Sebi cracked a Rs 144 crore stock manipulation scheme

Sebi uncovered an alleged Rs 144 crore pump-and-dump scheme by analysing airline bookings, hotel stays, food delivery records, WhatsApp chats, telecom data and banking trails. The investigation linked digital footprints to identify the alleged mastermind and entities behind five manipulated stocks.

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Platforms, IAMAI move Karnataka HC against gig workers welfare law

The petitions come after the state government did not respond to IAMAI's request to defer the levy of the gig workers' welfare fee until the Centre and the state evolve a mechanism to offset contributions under their respective laws, and notify specific welfare schemes for gig workers.

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From Rs 4,900 crore to Rs 41,300 crore: How Sanjeev Bikhchandani turned 135 startups into a 743% return machine

Sanjeev Bikhchandani's Info Edge has achieved remarkable capital compounding, deploying Rs 4,900 crore across 135 startups since 2007, now valued at Rs 41,300 crore. Early bets on companies like Zomato and Policybazaar have transformed India's digital landscape. Info Edge's strategic investments in AI and deeptech, even before the global surge,…

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Info Edge says it invested Rs 1,003 crore on AI, deeptech startups since 2020

Info Edge, the parent of Naukri, has significantly boosted its AI and deeptech investments, pouring Rs 1,003 crore into 54 startups since 2020. The company's AI portfolio is valued at Rs 1,268 crore, showing a strong return, while its deeptech investments are valued at Rs 559 crore. Many of its…

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Rs 370 Biryani Row: Zomato Denies Sending Viral Notification

For the past several days, social media has been unusually fixated on one specific number — Rs 370.

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'From delivery bike to high AI traffic': This Bengaluru-based founder was once a Zomato delivery boy, now owns an million-dollar startup

Suraj Biswas transitioned from a food delivery rider in Bengaluru to founding AI startup Assessli, recognized on global platform F6S. His journey, fueled by self-taught coding and flexible gig work, highlights how determination and accessible learning can transform a side hustle into a significant technology venture.

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Can Zomato Finally Fix Your Unhealthy Food Habits?

Healthy eating sounds simple until real life gets busy. Long work hours, late-night cravings, and endless food options often push people toward unhealthy meals. Most people want to eat better, but consistency becomes the hardest challenge. Now, Zomato has introduced a new feature called Healthy Subscriptions, designed to make healthy…

The Economic Times

Ola Electric eyes commercial EV launch for gig workers amid quick commerce boom

Sources said the company received approval for the new vehicle in early February and is expected to launch the model in the coming quarters.

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QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impact

Rising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to high LPG dependence, others like alco-bev and retail show divergence based on cost structures and input reliance. Platform businesses are relatively insulated but face risks from restaurant partner struggles…

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