Rapido & Zomato

Rapido: Rapido entered the food delivery market with a zero platform fee model, which could disrupt the pricing strategies of Zomato and Swiggy.

Zomato: Zomato increased its platform fee to improve unit economics and profit margins amidst rising operational costs. This move is expected to positively impact its revenue.

Rapido: Rapido, an app-based transport service, is experiencing disruptions due to the gig worker shutdown, facing pressure to address worker demands for higher pay.

Zomato: Zomato is an app-based platform impacted by the gig worker strike, which could lead to service disruptions and demands for increased worker payouts.

Rapido: Rapido launched its food delivery platform, Ownly, offering lower commission rates to restaurant partners, posing new competition to Swiggy and Zomato.

Zomato: Zomato also raised its platform fee, following Swiggy's lead, to capitalize on festive season demand and improve its margins. Zomato's actions reflect a similar strategy to Swiggy in the competitive food delivery market.

Rapido: Rapido launched its food delivery service 'Only' in Bengaluru, introducing new competition to the market.

Zomato: Zomato also increased its platform fee to ₹14.90 (₹17.58 including GST), mirroring Swiggy's pricing strategy. The company reported a profit of ₹102 crore in Q3 FY26, and the fee hikes contribute to its profitability.