E-commerce
Zomato adds up to ₹21 COD fee on delivery orders

Zomato has begun charging an additional 'pay on delivery' fee on some cash-on-delivery orders, per Inc42. For sellers: COD is becoming less defensible as a free feature; expect delivery platforms to push you toward digital payments or absorb higher fees. Model your unit economics around prepaid orders.
Source: Inc42 ↗
🎧 This story is in the 13 September 2026 episode — Arjun & Meera