What Zomato’s results make loud and clear: food delivery in India has hit a wall

The quick commerce euphoria has done well to mask the grim reality of the food delivery business, once billed as Zomato’s core value proposition.

15 May, 202410 min
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What Zomato’s results make loud and clear: food delivery in India has hit a wall

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