Zomato: News
A restaurant aggregator and food delivery company, Zomato has been in the news a lot recently. Founded in 2008, this Indian start-up operates in more than 10,000 cities in 24 countries. It provides information and details about menus and user-reviews of restaurants, and also food delivery options from partner restaurants. Off late, in light of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, Zomato had started delivering groceries under the name of Zomato Market. And after two months, sources said that this “is not working out for them.” There has been no official verification though. Zomato also is into alcohol delivery in Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, along with its competitor, Swiggy. Further, Zomato, in May, had laid-off 13% of its workforce, which was confirmed by Deepinder Goyal (Founder and CEO).
Zomato bets on high-protein meals with new brand 'Ritual'
Zomato has launched a new cloud kitchen brand called 'Ritual,' focusing on high-protein and health-oriented meals.
Swiggy, Eternal shares tank as LPG crisis hits restaurants
The shares of Eternal (Zomato's parent company) and Swiggy, two major players in the food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have witnessed a decline of over 4% today.
Swiggy, Zomato and magicpin see strong festive-quarter growth
India's leading food delivery companies, Swiggy, magicpin and Zomato have witnessed a strong resurgence in their business during the October-December period.
Seeing Shakira live in India? Here's what you'll spend
Colombian pop star Shakira is set to return to India after nearly two decades with two concerts in April 2026.
Deepinder Goyal's Temple raises $54M at $190M valuation
Temple, the latest venture of Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal, has successfully raised $54 million in its first funding round.
To join Deepinder Goyal's start-up, stay under 16% body fat
Deepinder Goyal, the former CEO of Zomato, has set off a storm on social media with his unusual hiring criteria for Temple, a high-performance wearable start-up.
Deepinder Goyal's LAT Aerospace buys robotics start-up Sharang Shakti
Deepinder Goyal's aviation venture LAT Aerospace has acquired Gurugram-based defense robotics start-up Sharang Shakti.
Shakira will be headlining 'Feeding India Concert' in Mumbai, Delhi
Colombian global icon Shakira will headline the Feeding India Concert 2026 in Mumbai and Delhi.
Why Eternal has joined hands with OpenAI in India
Eternal has announced a strategic partnership with OpenAI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities into its platforms.
Eternal, Swiggy shares jump up to 6%: Here's why
Shares of Eternal and Swiggy have hit multi-month highs today. The surge comes after Eternal's launch of an AI-powered hotline for delivery partner onboarding and increased mutual fund investments in both companies.
Deepinder Goyal formally steps down as Eternal chief
Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder of Eternal Ltd (formerly Zomato Ltd), has officially resigned from his positions as managing director, chief executive officer (CEO), and director.
Eternal reports ₹102cr Q3 profit as revenue jumps 200%
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, has reported a whopping 73% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated profit for the October-December quarter.
Deepinder Goyal resigns as Eternal CEO, Blinkit boss takes helm
Deepinder Goyal has announced his resignation as the CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit. His departure will take effect on February 1, 2026.
Zomato, Urban Company backer raises $250M for India-focused fund
Dharana Capital, an offshoot of VY Capital, has successfully raised $250 million for its second India-focused fund.
Zomato's search for chief of staff still not over
Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal has revealed that his controversial 2024 announcement about hiring a chief of staff was actually a strategic move to filter out the right talent.
Deepinder Goyal-backed aircraft proves ultra-short takeoff, then crashes
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Eternal, has achieved a key milestone with his aviation start-up LAT Aerospace.
Why Deepinder Goyal considered asking Albinder Dhindsa to leave Blinkit
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Eternal, which owns Zomato and Blinkit, has revealed that he once thought about asking Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO and founder of Blinkit, to step down.
Zomato fires 5,000 delivery workers every month: Here's why
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, has revealed that the food delivery giant terminates some 5,000 gig workers every month.
'Zomato's delivery partners earn ₹102/hour': Deepinder Goyal defends gig work
Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder of Zomato, has defended the gig work model amid criticism and concerns for food delivery workers.
Zomato, Swiggy pay gig works ₹100cr amid NYE orders surge
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, along with quick commerce start-ups like Blinkit and Zepto, have paid over ₹100 crore to gig workers on New Year's Eve (NYE).
Zomato, Blinkit deliver record 75L orders on New Year's Eve
Zomato and Blinkit, two major players in the Indian food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have set a new record by delivering over 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve.
Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto increase delivery incentives amid gig workers' strike
Swiggy and Zomato have increased their delivery incentives during peak hours and year-end days.
Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit gig workers call nationwide strike: Here's why
Delivery and gig workers associated with major e-commerce and food delivery platforms have announced an all-India strike on Christmas (December 25) and New Year's Eve (December 31).
Zomato's Deepinder Goyal crowned India's top self-made entrepreneur
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Eternal (formerly Zomato), has topped the IDFC FIRST Private & Hurun India's Top 200 Self-made Entrepreneurs of the Millennia 2025.
Zomato parent crashes 5% after market share loss to Swiggy
Zomato parent Eternal's shares plunged nearly 5% on Tuesday, closing at ₹284.50.
Ricky Kej claims Zomato delivery partner stole from home
Three-time Grammy-winning composer and environmentalist Ricky Kej has alleged that a Zomato delivery agent entered his Bengaluru home and stole a sump cover.
Zomato CEO teases 'Temple,' a mysterious new brain-focused health device
Deepinder Goyal, CEO of Eternal, has teased the launch of a new health-tech device called Temple.
Blinkit now lets you add items after placing an order
Blinkit, a leading quick commerce platform, has launched a new feature that allows customers to add more items to their cart even after placing an order.
Deepinder Goyal's wearable firm Temple plans to raise $50M
Temple, a wearable device firm founded by Deepinder Goyal, is in advanced talks to raise $50 million (around ₹450 crore).
Will Zomato, Swiggy raise delivery charges post new labor codes?
Swiggy and Eternal (formerly Zomato) have assured stock exchanges that India's new labor codes, which came into effect on Friday, will not have any "material impact" on their businesses.
Why Magicpin and Rapido have joined forces in India
Magicpin and Rapido have teamed up to take on the food delivery duopoly of Zomato and Swiggy in India.
Zomato to share customer data with restaurants: Why it matters
In a major development, Zomato has agreed to share customer data with restaurants.
Flipkart, Zomato, Swiggy declare compliance with anti-dark pattern rules
In a major development for consumer protection in India's digital marketplace, 26 leading e-commerce platforms have voluntarily declared their compliance with the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) Guidelines for Prevention and Regulation of Dark Patterns.
Zomato parent's stock down 10% this month: Buy or sell?
Eternal (parent company of Zomato) has witnessed significant volatility in its share price.
Deepinder Goyal talks about his mysterious new wearable
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, has cleared the air over the mysterious 'infinity stone' device seen on his head in a recent photograph.
Zomato leases 270,000 sq ft office space in Gurugram
Zomato has leased a massive 270,000 square feet of office space at Tata Realty and Infrastructure's Intellion Park in Gurugram.
'Effortless': Zomato praised for smooth delivery by wheelchair-bound partner
Zomato has been lauded for its inclusive operational design, after a Mumbai resident shared her "effortless" experience with a wheelchair-bound delivery partner.
Deepinder Goyal launches $25M fund to study human aging
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Zomato, has announced a $25 million fund under his research initiative, Continue.
Eternal's Q2 results: Net profit declines 63% YoY to ₹65cr
Eternal Ltd, formerly known as Zomato, has reported a 63% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the second quarter of FY26.
Why India's largest oil producer has lower mcap than Zomato
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India's largest oil and gas producer, is being seen as undervalued by the market.
Zomato's parent Eternal grants ESOPs worth ₹211 crore
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, has announced a new round of employee stock options (ESOPs).
Zomato introduces pension plan for delivery partners
Zomato has partnered with HDFC Pension to offer a National Pension System (NPS) model for platform-based delivery partners.
Zomato's new 'Healthy Mode' rates meals based on nutrition
Zomato has launched a new feature called 'Healthy Mode' to help users make healthier food choices.
Why MakeMyTrip and Zomato have joined forces in India
In a major development, travel giant MakeMyTrip has partnered with food-tech leader Zomato to offer on-seat meal delivery for train passengers.
Why GST confusion persists for ride-hailing apps in India
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has imposed an 18% GST on local delivery services provided by e-commerce operators (ECOs), including popular food delivery platforms like Zomato and Swiggy.
GST on delivery fees: Swiggy, Zomato stare at higher costs
The GST Council has decided to impose an 18% Goods and Services Tax on delivery fees charged by food delivery and quick commerce companies.
After Zomato, Swiggy hikes platform fee to ₹15 per order
Swiggy has raised its platform fee for the third time in three weeks, taking it to ₹15 per order.
Your food deliveries on Zomato are about to become costlier
Zomato has increased its platform fee from ₹10 to ₹12 per order, in view of the anticipated spike in demand during the festive season.
Zomato employee accuses company of 'unethical behavior' toward staff
A Zomato employee, Shashank Shukla, has accused the food delivery giant of "unethical behavior against employees."
Flipkart SBI Card launched in India: What are the benefits?
SBI Card and Flipkart have launched a co-branded credit card, the Flipkart SBI Card.
Swiggy's own snacks and beverages are now available on Instamart
A private-label packaged food brand, Noice, has debuted on Instamart, and it is marketed by Scootsy Logistics, a subsidiary of Swiggy.
Zomato parent Eternal hit with GST demand worth ₹40cr
Eternal, the parent company of popular brands Zomato and Blinkit, has been hit with a hefty GST demand by Bengaluru tax authorities.
You can now order food from Rapido in Bengaluru
Rapido, a popular ride-hailing platform, has launched its food delivery service 'Ownly' in Bengaluru.
Zomato changes its parental leave policy: How it affects employees
Eternal, the parent company of food ordering and delivery platform Zomato and quick commerce service Blinkit, has announced a new structure for its 26-week parental leave.
Deepinder Goyal wants to make India's first indigenous jet engine
Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Eternal, is all set to revolutionize India's aviation industry with his new venture, LAT Aerospace.
Zomato parent Eternal's headcount doubles to almost 16,400 in FY25
Eternal, the parent firm of Zomato and Blinkit, has seen its employee count more than double to 16,375 in FY25.
Blinkit expands 10-minute ambulance service with in-house paramedic training
Blinkit is enhancing its 10-minute ambulance service, currently operational in Gurugram.
Swiggy gains 5% as Blinkit Q1 results lift sector sentiment
Swiggy's stock price saw a surge of 4.9% to ₹412 today, thanks to growing investor confidence in the online food delivery and quick commerce sectors.
Eternal shares surge 11%: What is behind today's rally?
Eternal Ltd, formerly Zomato, witnessed its shares hitting the upper circuit in early trading on Tuesday. At the time of writing, Eternal stock was up 11% at ₹301.2.
Eternal announces 'Blinkit Foods' to take on Zepto Cafe
Eternal, the parent firm of Zomato and Blinkit, has announced the incorporation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary called Blinkit Foods.
Zomato parent Eternal's Q1 profit falls 90% despite revenue surge
Eternal Ltd, the parent firm of Zomato and Blinkit, has reported a massive 90% year-on-year decline in its quarterly profit after tax (PAT).