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Swiggy and Zomato have raised platform fees to nearly ₹17.58 per order, intensifying the cost burden on users amid rising competition. The hike is driven by increasing fuel costs and LPG supply disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Swiggy மற்றும் Zomato பிளாட்ஃபார்ம் கட்டணத்தை ₹17.58 வரை உயர்த்தியதால் உணவு ஆர்டர் செலவு அதிகரித்துள்ளது. மேற்கு ஆசிய பிரச்சனை காரணமாக LPG மற்றும் எரிபொருள் செலவு
Swiggy launched integration with AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Google Gemini, allowing users to order food, groceries from Instamart, and book restaurants on Dineout directly through chat prompts.
Facing a nationwide strike threat from gig workers’ unions claiming over 1.7 lakh participants, Zomato and Swiggy have announced lucrative incentives for delivery partners on New Year’s Eve 2025. Zomato offers ₹120-₹150 per peak-hour order (6 pm-12 am), potential ₹3,000 daily earnings, and penalty waivers, while Swiggy promises up to ₹10,000 over December 31-January 1 with ₹2,000 peak bonuses.
Swiggy Instamart’s ‘How India Instamarted 2025’ report uncovers fascinating quick-commerce habits: a Kochi customer ordered curry leaves 368 times (nearly daily), Mumbai user spent ₹16.3 lakh on Red Bull Sugar Free, Chennai buyer ₹2.41 lakh on pet supplies. Bengaluru tipped ₹68,600 to delivery partners (national high) and led Korean sauces/late-night snacks. Tier-2 cities like Rajkot (10x growth)
Swiggy Instamart’s ‘How India Instamarted 2025’ report reveals a customer spent over ₹22 lakh on 22 iPhone 17s, 24K gold coins and routine groceries like milk, fruits and eggs, showcasing blend of luxury and essentials in quick commerce. Dhanteras gold orders surged 400%, Bengaluru saw ₹1.97 lakh silver brick in one cart. Noida buyer dropped ₹2.69 lakh on gadgets. Condoms in 1/127 orders; Mondays
Swiggy Instamart’s ‘How India Instamarted 2025’ report spotlights a Chennai customer who spent ₹1.06 lakh exclusively on condoms via 228 orders, earning a humorous nod for “planning ahead”. Nationally, 1 in 127 orders included condoms, with September seeing a 24% surge as the peak month. This quirky highlight reflects diverse quick-commerce habits, blending everyday essentials with personal purcha
A chartered accountant advises against spending ₹40,000 on food delivery apps like Zomato and Swiggy, which add high platform fees, commissions, and packaging costs. Instead, switching to home-cooked meals or direct restaurant orders can save up to ₹5.6 lakh over time through reduced expenses and better financial discipline.
