Zomato’s 12-year journey from Foodiebay reshaped India’s food-ordering habits

A retrospective traces Zomato’s evolution from Foodiebay into a major food-delivery platform, highlighting how digital discovery and delivery changed how Indian consumers order and consume food.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 17:33 IST · Source Inc42 · Quick Commerce · Updated

A retrospective on Zomato’s evolution from Foodiebay over 12 years and its role in changing food consumption habits in India.

Why this matters

The retrospective extends recent Inc42 coverage revisiting Zomato's 12-year Foodiebay journey, alongside signals on its evolution and India's changing food-consumption habits.

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