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Zomato co-founder Akriti Chopra has officially stepped down from her position after a notable 13-year tenure at the food delivery giant. Her resignation took effect on September 27, 2024, as confirmed by the company in a filing with the stock exchanges.

Zomato has unveiled a new feature called 'Order Scheduling,' allowing customers to place orders up to two days in advance. Announced on Saturday, August 24, by Zomato CEO and founder Deepinder Goyal on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the service aims to enhance convenience for users by providing more flexibility in meal planning.

An intriguing YouTube interview with Swiggy and Zomato delivery agents in Bengaluru has unveiled surprising salary figures that exceed those of average IT engineers. The interview, conducted by Loveena Kamath for the Full Disclosure channel, highlights how these delivery agents are earning significantly more than their counterparts in the IT sector.

Online food delivery giant Zomato has found itself in the midst of a fiscal challenge, as it disclosed receiving a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice totaling ₹9.5 crore from Karnataka's Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit). This development comes following an audit of Zomato's GST returns and accounts for the fiscal year 2019-20.

In an innovative move to enhance user engagement, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has unveiled a new feature on the food delivery platform that allows users to view the live order count across India. Announced on X (formerly known as Twitter), the feature is designed to give customers a real-time glimpse into the platform's bustling activity right after they place their own orders.

Introduction: On Mother's Day, Deepinder Goyal, the CEO of Zomato, orchestrated a touching surprise for the mothers of Zomato employees. He invited them to the office for a special celebration, honoring their contributions and making them feel cherished on this special day.

In a significant development in Delhi's real estate landscape, Deepinder Goyal, the co-founder and CEO of Zomato, has made headlines with a major land acquisition. Goyal acquired a sprawling 5-acre land parcel in Dera Mandi area for a whopping ₹79 crore, marking one of the largest land deals in the region for the fiscal year 2024.

In a significant valuation update, Goldman Sachs has placed Blinkit, the quick commerce startup acquired by Zomato in 2022, at a higher value than Zomato's food delivery business. This valuation shift underscores Blinkit's impressive performance and potential within the market.

Swiggy faces disruptions as delivery riders in Mumbai protest against changes in payout rates and extended delivery radius, affecting both food and grocery deliveries. The strike has also led some customers to switch to alternative platforms like Zomato's Blinkit.

Around 101 tech firms fired 25,436 employees globally in the first few weeks of January, according to layoff tracking site layoff.fyi. The tech industry, including Big Tech and startups, together laid off over 17,000 employees in India in 2022. Even as they continue to sack employees at frequent intervals, startups …