{"id":209208,"date":"2026-03-20T19:56:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:26:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=209208"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:26:33","slug":"zomato-hikes-platform-fee-by-19-ordering-food-online-set-to-become-more-expensive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/zomato-hikes-platform-fee-by-19-ordering-food-online-set-to-become-more-expensive\/","title":{"rendered":"Zomato Hikes Platform Fee by 19%! Ordering Food Online Set to Become More Expensive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Foodies across India will now have to shell out more for their favorite meals as Zomato has increased its &#8216;Platform Fee&#8217; by over 19%. Effective from Friday, the aggregator has raised the fee from \u20b912.50 to \u20b914.90 per order (pre-GST). Including taxes, users will now be paying approximately \u20b917.50 as a fixed platform charge, regardless of the order value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The revision comes amidst rising operational pressures triggered by high global crude oil prices and the ongoing West Asia conflict. Higher fuel costs have directly impacted logistics and delivery expenses, prompting platforms to pass on the costs to consumers. Zomato\u2019s primary rival, Swiggy, already charges a similar fee of around \u20b914.99 per order. This hike applies to all customers, including Zomato Gold members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its introduction at just \u20b92 in August 2023, the platform fee has seen multiple revisions as companies aim to improve profitability and margins. While competitors like Magicpin have decided to keep their fees steady for now, Zomato\u2019s pan-India hike is expected to significantly increase its daily revenue. 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