Alright, let’s cut the corporate PR fluff and get real about what’s cooking at Zomato in July 2025. The headlines? Oh, they’re wild. We’re talking top-level musical chairs, some wild new airline venture, eco-friendly delivery hype, and—because it’s Zomato—another round of beef with restaurant partners. If you’re here for the latest Zomato gossip, buckle up.
Deepinder Goyal: From Biryani to Boarding Passes
Okay, so, Deepinder Goyal—the OG behind Zomato—is apparently bored with just delivering your butter chicken. Dude wants to fly now. He’s kicked off a regional airline, aiming for all those half-forgotten airports nobody remembers exist. Is it a genius move? Maybe. Is it a mid-life crisis? Who’s to say? Either way, the plan is to make short flights super accessible and, probably, make Zomato’s supply chain even snappier in smaller cities. Still, this airline thing is its own beast, not a Zomato side gig. The empire’s just stretching its tentacles.
New Boss, Same Kitchen: Aditya Mangla Steps Up
Next, Aditya Mangla just snagged the CEO chair for Zomato’s food delivery arm. Rakesh Ranjan’s out, Mangla’s in. The guy’s already been around the Zomato block, known for shaking up products and getting stuff done faster and cheaper. Word on the street (well, Slack chats maybe) is that he’s all about making the numbers tighter, smoothing things over with restaurant partners, and getting tech upgrades rolling. He started in July and, honestly, he’s probably already buried in spreadsheets and strategy calls.
EV Delivery: Not Just Greenwashing, Apparently
Here’s something that’s actually kinda cool: Zomato wants all its delivery bikes electric by 2030. Not just a PR stunt—they’re legit teaming up with EV startups and government folks to make it happen. Soon you’ll get a little pop-up in the app saying “your samosas are arriving on an EV.” Cute, right? Good for the planet, good for the brand, especially if you’re a Gen Z-er who cares about that sort of thing.
The Dreaded “Long-Distance Service Fee”
But wait, there’s drama. Zomato’s now charging up to ₹40 extra if your cravings take you to a restaurant halfway across town, especially for cheap orders under ₹150. Customers are grumbling. Restaurants are fuming. The NRAI (that’s the restaurant union, basically) is throwing shade, and some restaurant groups have even pulled out of Zomato in protest. Zomato says it’s about cutting losses and making deliveries more efficient, but this could get messy if they don’t handle the fallout right.
Restaurants in Tamil Nadu: “No Thanks, Zomato”
And, in true Zomato fashion, there’s a boycott brewing down south. Restaurants in places like Namakkal have noped out of Zomato and Swiggy because of sky-high commissions. These boycotts usually fizzle out, but it’s a sign that small businesses are getting fed up. Zomato keeps saying they’re open to talks, but honestly, this story’s on repeat.
Axing the Experiments
You know those “Zomato Everyday” cheap lunch boxes and “Zomato Quick” super-speedy deliveries? Yeah, they’re gone. Didn’t take off. Instead, Zomato’s doubling down on what actually works—like Blinkit, their quick-commerce thing. Basically, less “let’s try everything,” more “let’s do what pays the bills.”
So, TL;DR: Zomato’s changing fast, picking fights, launching planes, and doubling down on green delivery. Some moves are gutsy, some are just plain risky, but boring? Not a chance.
Blinkit’s Basically Carrying Zomato Right Now
Wild how Blinkit went from “Yikes, risky bet!” to Zomato’s golden goose. Seriously, check the recent numbers—Blinkit’s pulling way more weight than anyone expected. It’s not just doing okay; it’s driving a fat chunk of Zomato’s orders and sales.
Zomato’s not wasting this momentum, either. They’re cross-selling food and groceries like there’s no tomorrow—trying to squeeze every rupee from your wallet. Smart move, but let’s be honest, investors are side-eyeing the whole thing, wondering if Blinkit can actually turn a decent profit outside the big cities.
Biggest headache? Scaling up without torching money on delivery costs. We’ll see if they can juggle that in the next few quarters. No pressure.
Zomato’s New Name: Say Hello to “Eternal” (Yeah, Really)
So, plot twist—Zomato’s now officially called “Eternal Limited” at the top level. Sounds a bit like a James Bond villain, but the logic checks out. They want to park all their different gigs—Zomato (food), Blinkit (groceries), Hyperpure (kitchen stuff), and District (events)—under one big umbrella.
Let’s be real, though: most people are still gonna call it Zomato. But inside the company, they’re already rolling with the Eternal name. It’s all about not being boxed in as just a food delivery app anymore. They want to be that all-in-one lifestyle brand. Plus, it probably helps to lure in investors who don’t wanna bet on just food-tech.
What’s Next? Buckle Up
Zomato’s got their hands full. They’re poking into aviation (yep, planes), pushing green delivery, and tweaking how they get your food to you. Ambitious, for sure. But there’s drama—restaurant partners are grumpy, customers are price-sensitive, and the competition’s heating up.
Aditya Mangla, the new boss of food delivery, has some juggling to do—keep restaurants happy, keep the app running smooth, and still innovate. Not exactly a walk in the park.
Stuff to watch: new app features, how fast they go electric, Blinkit’s next moves, and whether their aviation gamble actually takes off. Zomato’s definitely not just that old food app anymore.
FAQs
Latest Zomato tea for July 2025?
Deepinder Goyal (co-founder) just launched an aviation startup. Oh, and Aditya Mangla’s now running food delivery.
Why the name switch to Eternal?
Basically, Zomato wants to show off its whole ecosystem—Blinkit, Hyperpure, District, the works. New name, new flex.
Are delivery fees going up?
Yep. For long-distance orders (over 4-6 km), there’s now an extra charge—up to ₹40, especially on those cheapskate orders.
What’s the deal in Tamil Nadu?
Restaurant owners there noped out of Zomato for a bit, protesting high commissions and extra delivery charges.
When’s Zomato going fully electric?
They’re aiming for an all-electric delivery fleet by 2030. Fingers crossed they pull it off.