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From ₹1 delivery to ₹100 fees, quick-commerce apps face backlash over rising costs, dark store economics, and growing questions around pricing transparency New Delhi: Quick-commerce applications that promised rapid delivery at a low cost are now driving Indian consumers to reconsider their choices. What started as ₹1 delivery and heavy…
Deepinder Goyal says “he wants to work on new and higher-risk ideas, leading a public company needs full focus” New Delhi: Deepinder Goyal, co-founder of Zomato and Group CEO of Eternal, has announced that he will step down from his role. He shared this decision through a letter addressed to…
Mass protest by delivery partners across India may delay food, grocery and e commerce orders during New Year celebrations tonight. Gig and platform workers across India, including delivery partners for Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Amazon and Flipkart, have announced a nationwide strike on December 31, 2025. As a result, the…
New GST rules impose an 18% tax on delivery charges, raising food costs on aggregator apps while giving Domino’s and direct orders an advantage. Food delivery via apps such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Blinkit will soon become more expensive. Beginning September 22, 2025, these platforms shall charge 18% GST on…
