In light of an ongoing Competition Commission of India (CCI) investigation into potential anti-competitive practices, Zomato and Swiggy have reiterated their commitment to adhering to competition regulations and clarified that the CCI has not made any final decisions.
Both companies labeled recent reports on the CCI’s probe as “misleading,” stating that these reports incorrectly suggest that final determinations on alleged unfair practices, such as preferential treatment for certain restaurant partners, have been made. Zomato, in a regulatory statement, clarified that the CCI issued a preliminary order on April 4, 2022, mandating the Director General's office to examine possible violations of the Competition Act.
In response, Zomato stated, “Since the intimation of April 5, 2022, the CCI, on merits, has not passed any order. The aforementioned news article is misleading.” The company further asserted, “We will continue to work with the CCI to explain why our practices comply with the Competition Act and they don’t have any adverse effect.”
Swiggy also addressed the media reports, expressing that some coverage confuses the investigative process with a final conclusion. "Based on order of the CCI dated April 5, 2022, the Director General probed certain aspects of the conduct of our business, and its inquiry and report of March 2024 is a preliminary step in an ongoing probe by the CCI, and not a final decision as some reports suggest,” Swiggy stated.
As Zomato and Swiggy continue to operate within the competitive landscape of India's hospitality and food retail sectors, both companies assert their commitment to regulatory compliance amid the ongoing CCI review.
