Rapido Takes Ownly to Kolkata, Eyes Five New Markets

Rapido-backed food delivery platform Ownly has expanded its operations to Kolkata, taking its zero-commission model beyond Bengaluru and Hyderabad as it prepares to enter five more Indian cities, as shared in media reports. Under this model, restaurant partners retain the full order value, while customers pay menu prices without additional platform-led mark-ups, apart from applicable delivery charges.

With its Kolkata launch, Ownly is looking to offer an alternative to the commission-based models followed by established food delivery platforms. Rather than depending on promotional discounts, the company is focusing on lowering costs for restaurant partners and providing customers with greater pricing transparency.

The platform's model is designed to reduce the additional costs restaurants incur through commissions and platform-related charges. By allowing partners to retain the entire order value, Ownly aims to give them greater flexibility in setting menu prices while keeping food delivery affordable for consumers.

For order fulfilment, Ownly leverages Rapido's existing technology infrastructure, location intelligence and delivery network. Customers can place orders through its dedicated Android and iOS applications, as well as the Rapido app.

Building on its Kolkata entry, Ownly plans to expand into Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad. The company aims to establish its presence across all five markets by the end of 2026.

The expansion supports Ownly's broader ambition of making food delivery more affordable and accessible to the next 100 million Indians. Its business model places emphasis on improving restaurant economics while offering consumers greater transparency in food pricing.