The food delivery platform, which currently operates in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, plans to enter Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad by the end of 2026
Rapido-backed food delivery platform Ownly has entered the Kolkata market, extending its operations beyond Bengaluru and Hyderabad as it looks to expand its presence across major Indian cities. The platform operates on a zero-commission model, under which restaurant partners retain the entire order value, while customers pay menu prices without additional platform-led mark-ups, apart from applicable delivery charges.
The entry into Kolkata marks another step in Ownly’s attempt to establish an alternative to the commission-based business models followed by established food delivery companies. Instead of relying on promotional discounts, the platform is focusing on reducing the costs borne by restaurant partners and offering customers more transparent pricing.
Under its operating model, Ownly seeks to address the additional costs associated with restaurant commissions and platform-related charges. By allowing restaurants to retain the full value of orders, the company aims to give its partners greater flexibility in pricing their offerings while keeping everyday food prices competitive for consumers.
The platform uses Rapido’s existing technology infrastructure, location intelligence and delivery network to facilitate order fulfilment. Customers can access Ownly through its dedicated applications on Android and iOS, as well as through the Rapido app.
Following its Kolkata entry, the company plans to extend operations to Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad. Ownly aims to establish and strengthen its presence across these markets by the end of 2026.
The expansion is part of the company’s broader ambition to make food delivery more affordable and accessible to the next 100 million Indians, while building a model that places greater emphasis on restaurant economics and pricing transparency.
