Ownly, the food delivery platform launched by ride-hailing company Rapido, has expanded into Kolkata and plans to strengthen its presence in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad by the end of 2026. The company said the expansion is aimed at building a wider alternative to commission-led food delivery in India’s major urban markets.
In a statement, Ownly said its focus includes establishing a presence in eastern India through Kolkata while deepening operations in the five other markets. The company described the move as part of its broader ambition to make food delivery more affordable, accessible and fair for the next 100 million Indians.
Ownly operates on a zero-commission model for restaurants, unlike conventional food delivery platforms that charge restaurants a percentage of order values. The company said its model allows restaurants to offer menu prices without platform-driven inflation while consumers pay separately for delivery. It also said the structure does not include hidden platform fees.
According to the company, the model is intended to address two connected pressures in urban food delivery: restaurant profitability and consumer affordability. Ownly said reducing dependence on promotional discounts could help restaurants operate with greater financial sustainability while allowing customers to order food at lower prices.
The platform is using Rapido’s technology, location intelligence and logistics network for its delivery operations. Deliveries are handled by Rapido’s Captains, who earn on each order. This connects Ownly’s expansion to an existing urban mobility network rather than requiring the food business to build a separate delivery workforce in every market.
Ownly is available through a standalone application on Android and iOS, as well as through the Rapido app. The dual-app approach gives the company access to Rapido’s existing user base while allowing the food delivery platform to operate as a separate service.
The planned markets cover large and diverse urban food-delivery ecosystems. Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Ahmedabad include major residential districts, commercial centres and extensive restaurant networks, while Kolkata gives the company an entry point into eastern India. The company has not disclosed market-wise rollout schedules, order volumes, restaurant counts or investment figures in the statement.
The expansion will place Ownly’s zero-commission model alongside established commission-led platforms in cities where restaurants and delivery workers already depend heavily on digital ordering systems. Its ability to attract restaurants, maintain delivery availability and build consumer demand will depend on how the model works across different urban markets. For now, the company’s stated next step is to establish and strengthen its presence in Kolkata and the five named markets by the end of 2026.
