Launch · Mobility & Logistics

Rapido launches Ownly food delivery app

By Startup Enthusiast · 28 March 2026

What they do

Rapido runs bike taxis, autos, cabs, and delivery services across India

It launched Ownly, a zero-commission food delivery app for restaurants not on Swiggy or Zomato

Ownly targets the 200-300 million Indians eating out, far more than the 25-30 million transacting online

Rapido launched Ownly, a standalone food delivery app, on March 3, 2026, after a pilot in Bengaluru since June 2025.
Ownly targets restaurants not listed on Swiggy or Zomato, offering zero commission, no platform fee, and no added cost for online orders.
In Bengaluru, over 1 lakh restaurants have FSSAI licenses, but fewer than 30,000 are listed on Swiggy or Zomato.
Ownly has onboarded 2,300+ restaurants in Bengaluru since launch, with 15% new to online food delivery.
The average ticket size for eating out in India is around ₹100, while average order value on incumbent platforms is around ₹400.
Swiggy and Zomato control over 90% of the organised food delivery market, but growth has plateaued in metros in recent quarters.
Rapido already delivers for Zomato, Swiggy, ONDC, Instamart, and Zepto, leveraging its large bike-taxi fleet.
Nexus Venture Partners provided a ₹125 crore war chest for Rapido's food delivery push.

Swiggy and Zomato have raised platform fees sharply: Swiggy from ₹2 in April 2023 to ₹17.58, a 790% jump, and Zomato from ₹2 in August 2023 to ₹14.90, a 645% rise.
Restaurant commissions on incumbent platforms reach 30-40%, inflating menu prices by 20-30% on apps.
India's food services market is over $85 billion in 2025, growing at over 10% CAGR, with dine-in making up 60%.
Only 25-30 million Indians transact monthly on food delivery platforms, versus 200-300 million who eat out, showing untapped potential.
The Meesho analogy shows how cost efficiency and volume can unlock markets ignored by larger players like Flipkart and Amazon.

Rapido operates bike taxis, autos, cabs, and food delivery through Ownly.
It also offers corporate and enterprise services.
Rapido is one of India's largest bike-taxi fleets and delivers for major platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, ONDC, Instamart, and Zepto.
Ownly's model charges zero commission to restaurants, with no platform fee for customers.
The app focuses on restaurants not listed on Swiggy or Zomato, expanding the online food delivery market.
Rapido is headquartered in Bengaluru and was founded in 2015.

Ownly aims to expand beyond Bengaluru, leveraging Rapido's existing delivery network.
The company plans to use the ₹125 crore war chest to scale the food delivery push.

Nexus Venture Partners (investor) — Provided ₹125 crore war chest for Rapido's food delivery push.

Product: A ride-hailing app focused on bike taxis, with expanding mobility and delivery offerings.
Customers: Commuters and riders seeking low-cost transport, plus drivers earning through the platform.
How it makes money: Charges commissions or service fees on rides and related marketplace transactions.
What sets it apart: Uses two-wheelers to provide low-cost, flexible urban transport and matching.
Operations: Operates in multiple Indian cities and is building a broader super-app model.