Swiggy, Zomato & The Quiet Collapse of Restaurant Margins

Bengaluru restaurants say they keep just ₹40,000 from every lakh earned on food delivery platforms. That gap isn't a rounding error. It's the result of a layered deduction system that most restaurant owners don't fully see when they sign up. On a typical ₹500 order, total platform deductions hit ₹212, leaving the restaurant with under ₹288. This episode breaks down exactly how the cost stack works, from base commissions of 22 to 28% to GST, packaging cuts, forced discounts, and ad spend pressure. It also compares Zomato and Swiggy directly, and explains why this stock market story matters beyond just two listed companies. The Indian stock market is watching how regulators respond to mounting pressure from restaurant associations. Get the full market picture on askfuzz.ai.