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  • Want To Pre-Schedule Your Zomato Order? ‘Order Scheduling’ Feature Lets You Plan Ahead – Here’s How It Works |

    New Delhi: Zomato is making food delivery even more convenient with its new feature called “Order Scheduling.” This Innovative addition allows users to plan their orders in advance. This ensures that meals arrive at this perfect time. Whether you’re organizing an office lunch, hosting a weekend get-together, or just want to enjoy your daily coffee at a specific moment, you can now select your desired delivery time up to two days ahead.

    How many cities is the “Order Scheduling” feature available in?

    The “Order Scheduling” feature is now offered at over 35,000 restaurants across 30 cities, including key locations like Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune. This initiative is designed to provide users with maximum flexibility in their food ordering experience.

    How It Works

    – Flexible Delivery Timing: Users can schedule delivery times ranging from two hours to two days in advance.

    – Easy Checkout Process: After selecting their food items, customers can choose a specific delivery time during checkout.

    – Alternative Time Slots: If the preferred time is fully booked, Zomato suggests alternative time slots.

    – Cancellation Policy: Customers can cancel their orders up to three hours before the scheduled delivery time.

    Boosting Efficiency for Restaurants

    The new feature not only improves the user experience but also offers other advantages for restaurant partners. By allowing scheduled orders, restaurants can better manage their capacity and fill in slower hours, resulting in a steadier flow of orders. Zomato has made sure that the integration is smooth, requiring no additional training for restaurant staff. Further, restaurants have the flexibility to choose which menu items they want to make available for scheduling.

    Safeguards in Place

    Zomato has set up safeguards to ensure smooth operations with Order Scheduling. Only restaurants known for timely service and high availability can participate, and they receive advance notifications for scheduled orders. Additionally, restaurants can select specific items for pre-order, helping avoid last-minute substitutions or shortages.

  • Zomato Relaunches ‘Intercity Legends’ Service With Minimum Order Value: Read Details |

    New delhi: Online food delivery platform Zomato has relaunched its ‘Intercity Legends’ service with a minimum order value of Rs 5,000. The service, which allowed users to order food from popular restaurants in other cities, was paused in April and has been relaunched with a fresh look within the app.

    It is now called “Legends” and allows users to customise their orders with dishes from various restaurants across cities in the same transaction. All orders placed before 7 p.m. will be delivered the next day. (Also Read: UPI In UAE: Indian Travellers Can Use QR Codes For Transactions– Details Here)

    Previously, Zomato delivered orders on the same day for certain restaurants, indicating that it kept stocks of certain dishes. This practice has now been discontinued and all dishes are now delivered chilled, purely based on orders. (Also Read: Vodafone Idea Vs Reliance Jio Vs Bharti Airtel Mobile Tariff Comparison–Check Latest Rates, Validity And Other Details)

    In April, the tab for the service had shut and showed a note saying “Closed Now. Be back soon”. Meanwhile, Zomato has received shareholders’ nod to establish a new employee stock option pool (ESOP) of 18.2 crore shares, with 75 per cent of investors voting in favour and 25 per cent against it, the company said in an exchange filing. At a current market price of roughly Rs 208 apiece, the 18.26 crore shares are worth around Rs 3,800 crore.

  • Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal Introduces Feature To Track Live Food Orders |

    New Delhi: Food delivery platforms are in high demand these days. Have you ever wondered what the total order count on a platform might be? Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has just introduced a new feature that lets users see the live order count on the platform.

    Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced on X (formerly Twitter) that users can now see the total number of orders placed across India immediately after placing their own order. In his tweet, Goyal shared that when he placed an order around 11 am the count had already exceeded 250,000. This new feature is designed to improve the user experience by showing real-time activity on the platform.

    Deepinder Goyal shared in a post on X ,“A cool new update for everyone – You can now see the LIVE order count on @zomato for the day, right after you place your order. I just placed an order at around 11am, and the count was already over 250,000.”

    A cool new update for everyone –

    You can now see the LIVE order count on @zomato for the day, right after you place your order. I just placed an order at around 11am, and the count was already over 250,000.

    Have fun! pic.twitter.com/0RYdvPei3X
    — Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) June 21, 2024

    The ordering experience on Zomato hasn’t changed for general users. However, the new live tracking feature adds a fun, game-like element by showing the trend of food deliveries across the country.

  • Blinkit Offers ‘Free Dhaniya’ With Veggies, People Ask For ‘Hari Mirch’ Too |

    New Delhi: After listening to a user’s mother’s suggestion who had to pay for ‘dhaniya’ (coriander) on Blinkit while ordering veggies, Zomato’s grocery delivery platform has now started to offer ‘free dhaniya’ with vegetables. This move by the company has been much appreciated by a lot of users, however, they also asked to add ‘hari mirch’ (green chilli) with the veggies.

    “It’s live! Everyone, please thank Ankit’s mom. We will polish the feature in the next couple of weeks,” Albinder Dhindsa, Blinkit’s CEO, posted on X. (Also Read: Motorola Edge 50 Fusion launched In India With Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset: Check Price, Specs, Availability & More)

    Ankit Sawant is the X user, who highlighted the absence of complimentary offerings like ‘free dhaniya’ while buying vegetables, which are customary in traditional marketplaces.

    “Mom got a mini heart attack because she had to pay for dhaniya on Blinkit. @albinder – Mom is suggesting that you should bundle it for free with a certain amount of veggies,” Sawant wrote. (Also Read: iQOO Z9x 5G Launched In India With 6000mAh Battery: Check Price, Offers, Specs & More)

    Upon being tagged in the post, Blinkit’s CEO responded promptly, saying, “Will do”. Later, in a follow-up post, Dhindsa announced the implementation of the ‘free dhaniya’ feature, attributing the initiative to the user’s mother.

    This conversation has gained considerable traction, amassing more than 650K views and over 9,000 likes. Several users appreciated the move and asked to add the ‘hari mirch’ option as well.

    “Dhaniya ke sath mirchi bhi dal dete (add chilli along with coriander),” a user wrote.

    “Hey! Dhaniya + Hari Mirch. Sirf dhaniya is not allowed. (Only coriander not allowed),” another user said.

  • Zomato Introduces ‘Photo Cakes’ Custom Cake Delivery Ahead Of Mother's Day

    To get a cake with a custom photo, all users need to do is upload the desired image while placing their order on the app.

  • Zomato’s CEO Deepinder Goyal Launches India’s First Crowd-Supported Weather Infrastructure |

    New Delhi: Zomato’s co-founder and CEO, Deepinder Goyal has introduced India’s first crowd-supported weather infrastructure. This initiative will provide localised, real-time data on important weather factors such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, rainfall, and more. 

    The new platform (https://weatherunion.com) consists of a proprietary network of over 650 ground-based weather stations. It is currently active in 45 cities with plans for rapid expansion to more locations in the near future, according to the company. (Also Read: Microsoft’s Xbox To Shut Down Several Gaming Studios: Know Why)

    Zomato has announced that it is providing free access to its weather data through an API to all institutions and companies in India. “We are now opening up free access to this (through an API) to all institutions and companies in the country.” Goyal wrote on X. (Also Read: Google Wallet App Launched For Android Users In India: Check Details)

    Excited to unveil India’s first crowd-supported weather infrastructure, https://t.co/pUhhX8zKMe. A proprietary network of 650+ on-ground weather stations, it is the largest private infrastructure of its kind in our country.

    These weather stations, developed by Zomato, provide… pic.twitter.com/lc5XQJJtO2
    — Deepinder Goyal (@deepigoyal) May 8, 2024

    Deepinder explained that this detailed weather data has a lot of potential for businesses and research institutes to explore new applications and solve real-world problems. He further added that Zomato has already collaborated with CAS – IIT Delhi and they believe that more companies and institutions will find valuable uses for this data.

    “We believe that this data is too valuable to keep to ourselves or to monetise; therefore, as a Zomato Giveback, we are opening up access to this data to everyone for the public good,” the co-founder added. Zomato’s co-founder further mentioned that Weather Union plans to expand its network and needs volunteers to offer space for setting up more weather stations.

    “Also, a lot of Zomato employees have hosted weather stations at their homes. As we look forward to further expanding this infrastructure, we welcome volunteers who want to provide us space on their premises to install these weather stations and contribute to nation building,” he stated.

  • Online Food Delivery Platform Criticized As Girl Dies After Consuming Birthday Cake Ordered Online |

    New Delhi: In a tragic incident, a 10 year old girl’s reported death after consuming her birthday cake ordered online in Patiala. Social media users have expressed outrage towards the online food delivery platform. Criticism has been directed at these platforms for what netizens perceive as inadequate regulation, particularly concerning Cloud kitchens listed on food-delivery apps.

    A case has been filed by the police under Sections 273 and 304-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in response to a complaint filed by the family of the deceased girl. The complaint alleged that the girl passed away after consuming the birthday cake, and other family members also became ill after eating it. (Also Read: Viral Trend On X: What Is ‘Click Here’ Feature; BJP And AAP Join Bandwagon)

    According to the bill for the cake ordered by the deceased girl’s mother, Kajal, there is no store named ‘Cake Kanha’ at the listed address in Patiala. Authorities suspect that the bakery operates as a cloud kitchen. Furthermore, another receipt from Zomato indicates that the billing originated from Amritsar, rather than Patiala. (Also Read: Google To Suspend Political Ads In South Korea Ahead Of Elections)

    Zomato refrained from providing any comments despite repeated attempts to reach out, as reported by IANS.

    Dr. Nandita Iyer, an experienced food and nutrition columnist, expressed on X platform that Swiggy and Zomato need to clearly indicate on each listing whether it operates as a cloud kitchen. She suggested that this would help customers make informed decisions before placing their orders.

    “Such incidents are a harsh reminder that we have no idea what goes into the food we order from these completely unregulated places,” Iyer wrote on the social media platform.

    Fitness professional Chirag Barjatya said that food safety is a joke.

    “You will be surprised to know that people are running 20 different ‘restaurants’ in 1RK (room kitchen) as cloud kitchens listed over food-delivering apps. You have no idea how many mice and cockroaches were around the food you just ordered. And you have absolutely no idea if the cooked dal or rice you ordered has expired,” Barjatya posted on X. (With IANS Inputs)

  • Flipkart Set To Launch 10-15 Minute Delivery Venture Soon |

    New Delhi: Walmart-backed Flipkart, the largest online retailer in India, is preparing to join the fast-fashion industry, according to sources cited by Entrackr. Within the next six to eight weeks, the business hopes to introduce 10-15 minute delivery in at least a dozen cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi (NCR), and Hyderabad.

    It also intends to strategically build a network of dark stores in these areas. (Also Read: Bank Employees To Receive 17% Annual Wage Hike; IBA, Unions Sign Joint Note)

    For the unversed, the company is seen taking the same type of initiatives recently like same-day delivery in 20 locations and the delivery of cakes and flowers for Valentine’s Day in February 2024. (Also Read: Big Relief To THESE EPF Members: Exempt From Joint Declaration Form Submission)

    In order to set itself apart from competitors, the company is anticipated to feature a wide range of products, with an emphasis on groceries, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), electronics, fashion, and everyday necessities.

    According to someone with knowledge of the events, the corporation is currently relocating staff members within in order to assemble a team for the most recent endeavor.

    Three companies presently dominate the rapid commerce industry in India: Blinkit from Zomato, Instamart from Swiggy, and Zepto. Flipkart introduced Flipkart Quick, a hyperlocal service in 2020 that aimed to deliver food and electronics within 90 minutes.

    Earlier in the year, Flipkart declared its intention to introduce same-day delivery in 20 locations.

  • Zomato Aims For 100% Deliveries Through EVs By 2033 |

    New Delhi: Online food delivery platform Zomato said that it aims for 100 per cent deliveries through electric vehicles (EVs) by 2033, leading to net zero emissions across the food ordering and delivery value chain.

    Crafted around the eight identified themes, Zomato has outlined specific and measurable targets to achieve the recently announced goals by the year 2030. The goals include supporting the growth of 300K restaurant businesses and food entrepreneurs, empowering 1 million gig workers, and supporting 300 million nutritious meals for underprivileged women and children, among others. 

    “The release of Zomato’s goals for 2030, reinforces our commitment to protect and ensure sustainable growth of the platform economy and all its stakeholders. Our heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed government officials, industry leaders, and representatives from academia and civil society for their insights – which will play a key role in guiding our collective endeavors of becoming a more responsible and sustainable industry, said Rakesh Ranjan, CEO, Food Delivery, Zomato.

    “From a sustainability perspective, the government’s push towards EV adoption has received a commitment by platforms, including Zomato, that is looking at facilitating 100 per cent deliveries through EVs leading to net zero emissions across the food ordering and delivery value chain by 2033,” Ramesh Krishnamurthi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, said in a statement.

    Zomato said its sustainability initiatives are guided by the firm’s commitment to responsible and sustainable business growth while creating value for all its stakeholders. 

  • After Swiggy, now ordering food from Zomato also expensive! You will have to pay platform fees of this much rupees!

    There is disappointing news from Zomato for those ordering food online. The platform has made food delivery expensive. Swiggy recently implemented its platform fees. Following its footsteps, now Zomato has also implemented its platform fees. This means ordering food online from Zomato has now become expensive. So how much platform charge has Zomato imposed? And let us know how it will affect the customer’s pocket. Ordering food online from Zomato has become expensive. This has come to light in media reports. According to the report of Money Control, after Swiggy, Zomato has become the next name among the companies imposing platform fees. The food delivery company has implemented a charge of Rs 2. Online food delivery apps are soon going to implement a mandatory platform fee which will be separate from the cart value. That means the customer will have to pay this fee apart from the cart value. Earlier, Swiggy had also imposed a platform fee of Rs 2. This fee was applied on all its orders. As far as Zomato is concerned, the company had recently revealed that it has achieved profit in the first quarter for the financial year 2024. The company has become profitable for the first time. It is also being said in the reports that Zomato has currently implemented the platform fee only for some selected users. This has not been implemented on Blinkit, a grocery delivery platform. The fee of Rs 2 constitutes 0.5% of its gross order. Zomato received 176 million orders in the second quarter ending in June. If these orders are seen on daily basis, the company receives around 20 lakh orders every day. Accordingly, by charging Rs 2 as platform fee, the company can earn Rs 40 lakh per day. If seen per month, the company can earn additional income of Rs 12 crore per month by charging a nominal platform fee of Rs 2. However, details regarding this have not been released officially by Zomato yet.