Ownly expands food delivery to Kolkata
By Abha Lohia · Editor ·
Bengaluru
- Ownly is a food delivery service started by ride-hailing firm Rapido that takes no commission from restaurants
- It has now opened in Kolkata to reach eastern India, adding to its existing city list
- By the end of 2026 it wants a stronger presence in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad
What happened
- Ownly enters Kolkata.
- It focuses on five other markets by end-2026.
- Restaurants pay no commission.
Why it matters
- The firm wants cheaper food orders for the next 100 million Indians.
- Kolkata gives it a base in the east.
The business
- Ownly is Rapido's food delivery arm.
- Customers see menu prices without platform markups.
- Delivery is charged separately.
- No hidden platform fees are charged.
What happens next
- Deepen presence in five metros by end-2026.
The numbers around it
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Terms in this story
- Food delivery business model: A food delivery app makes money by taking a commission from the restaurant, charging the customer delivery and platform fees, and selling advertising to restaurants. What is left after paying delivery partners and discounts is the contribution per order, the number that decides whether the business can earn a profit.
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