Zomato, founded in 2008 by Deepinder Goyal and Pankaj Chaddah, has evolved from a restaurant discovery platform into India’s leading food delivery and quick commerce giant. In 2025, Zomato commands over 55% market share in the online food delivery segment, serving more than 1,000 cities and partnering with 1.5 million active delivery agents.
🍽️ From Menus to Marketplaces
Zomato began as Foodiebay, a simple website listing restaurant menus. By 2010, it rebranded and expanded into a full-fledged restaurant discovery platform. Post-2015, Zomato pivoted aggressively into food delivery, competing head-to-head with Swiggy, magicpin, and newer entrants like ONDC.
Today, Zomato operates across three major verticals:
- Food Delivery: Connecting users with restaurants and delivery partners
- Hyperpure: Supplying farm-fresh ingredients to restaurants
- Blinkit: Offering instant grocery and FMCG delivery
📈 Financial Performance in FY25
Zomato posted impressive numbers in Q3 FY25:
- Revenue: ₹5,405 crore (up 64.4% YoY)
- Profit: ₹59 crore (down 57% YoY due to increased investments)
- Quarterly Growth: 12.6% increase from Q2 FY25
Despite profit fluctuations, Zomato’s scale and operational efficiency continue to improve, driven by tech upgrades and strategic partnerships.
📱 User-Centric Innovation
Zomato’s success lies in its relentless focus on personalization, digital transformation, and hyperlocal logistics. With over 10 crore app downloads, the platform uses AI-driven recommendations, real-time tracking, and dynamic pricing to enhance user experience.
Its loyalty program, Zomato Gold, and subscription-based services offer exclusive deals, free deliveries, and priority support—boosting retention and engagement.
🌍 Sustainability and Social Impact
Zomato is investing in:
- EV-based delivery fleets
- Zero-plastic packaging initiatives
- Nutrition and hygiene training for delivery partners
The company also supports feeding programs and community kitchens, reinforcing its role as a socially responsible brand.
🔮 What’s Next?
Zomato is expected to:
- Expand Blinkit into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities
- Integrate drone-based delivery pilots
- Deepen AI use for demand forecasting and route optimization
- Explore international partnerships for cross-border food commerce
With its blend of tech innovation, logistics mastery, and consumer obsession, Zomato remains a benchmark for India’s digital-first economy.
