Restaurant Week India Returns After a Decade, Reimagined For A New Dining Era

* A curated dining festival across Mumbai, Delhi‑NCR and Bengaluru, in association with Kotak Solitaire

Restaurant Week India (RWI), the country’s pioneering nationwide dining festival, returns in April 2026 after a decade‑long hiatus —marking a significant moment for India’s evolving culinary landscape. Reintroduced with a sharper, more curated approach, the festival reflects how dining out in India has transformed into an experience‑led, culturally driven phenomenon.

This edition of Restaurant Week India is presented in association with Kotak Solitaire, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s premium banking proposition for affluent customers, focused on privileged access and curated experiences.

Scheduled to take place from 24 April to 3 May 2026, the festival will span Mumbai, Delhi‑NCR and Bengaluru, featuring a tightly curated line‑up of over 55 leading restaurants. Each participating restaurant will offer specially designed three‑course prix‑fixe menus created exclusively for the festival.

Kotak Solitaire cardholders will enjoy a suite of exclusive privileges, including early access to reservations from 15 April, ahead of general bookings opening on 17 April, as well as an additional, specially curated course at participating restaurants.

Launching the initiative, Jyoti Samajpati, Executive Vice President – Head of Affluent and Salaried Propositions, said: “Kotak Solitaire is delighted to be associated with Restaurant Week India in celebrating and elevating India’s vibrant culinary landscape. While the experience is open to all, we are proud to offer our Solitaire customers early access and specially curated privileges. This collaboration reflects our commitment to creating distinctive, meaningful experiences—bringing our customers closer to moments of discovery and refined indulgence.”

A decade ago, Restaurant Week India familiarized diners with prix-fixe menus and encouraged them to explore a wider range of restaurants. The upcoming edition builds on this legacy while reflecting the evolution of India's dining culture over the past decade. The 2026 Summer edition is designed for adventurous diners who view dining out as an experience and engage with restaurants for their craft, reputation and storytelling. For participating restaurants, RWI offers an opportunity to showcase ambitious, thoughtfully crafted menus to a receptive audience within a focused, time-bound window.

The 2026 edition is led by Aatish Nath and Gauri Vij, co-founders of Restaurant Week India, with mentorship and guidance from Nachiket Shetye and Chaitanya Rele. Shetye, the original architect of RWI, brings with him the experience and vision that have shaped the festival's return.

Aatish Nath, co-founder of The Dining Collective, says, “I've had a ringside view of the maturing of India's culinary landscape. Restaurants and chefs have come to define the zeitgeist in a way that would be unthinkable even a decade ago, and with Restaurant Week India, we aim to introduce committed foodies and regular diners alike to a curated selection of the innovative, consistent and food-forward restaurants across three cities."

The Dining Collective co-founder Gauri Vij adds: “This edition has the full backing of Kotak Solitaire, as well as the support of India's premier stand-alone restaurants, which makes RWI’s summer edition an event to look forward to.”

All reservations will be managed through a centralised booking platform in partnership with Putting Scene, with prepaid reservations priced at ₹1,500++ for lunch and ₹1,800++ for dinner.

The 2026 edition features a tightly curated selection of restaurants across cities, including Bar Sama, Comal, Kopitiam Lah, and Tijouri in Bengaluru; Americano, Bar Paradox, The Bombay Canteen, La Loca Maria, and Sobo20 in Mumbai; and Adrift Kaya, Ikk Punjab, Inja and Nisaba in Delhi NCR, among over 45 others.

Restaurant Week India is a limited-time dining festival that brings together restaurants across cuisines and formats to encourage discovery and participation in India's dynamic, evolving dining culture.

Further details, including the full list of participating restaurants and booking information, will be available at www.diningcollective.com/rwi.

For Kotak Solitaire customers, the festival represents an opportunity to engage with India’s evolving food culture through thoughtfully curated, access‑led experiences.

IIIT-B Raises ₹ 2.25 Lakh Donation For Akshaya Patra Foundation Through Miles4Meals Run 2026

The International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore successfully organised its annual run, Miles4Meals, featuring 5K and 10K categories, The initiative, organised in partnership with the Akshaya Patra Foundation, aims to support mid-day meals for underprivileged school children.

The event commenced at 6:00 AM from the IIIT-Bangalore campus, which also served as the finishing point. The run was flagged off by the Director of IIIT-Bangalore, Prof. Debabrata Das. This year’s edition witnessed participation from over 525 enthusiastic runners, including students, faculty, corporate representatives, and members of the public.

Beyond being a fitness event, Miles4Meals serves as a platform to raise awareness about hunger and nutrition challenges faced by children across the country, encouraging collective action towards a meaningful cause.

The 2026 edition raised over ₹2.25 lakhs in donations, with the cheque formally handed over to the Akshaya Patra Foundation during the closing ceremony. Mr. Vinod Sudhakar, Technology Director at the foundation, participated in the 5K run, reinforcing the message of community engagement and shared responsibility. The event was also attended by Mr. Yogesh Pathak, CEO, Technoforte, and Mr. Sanjay Kikla, Director, Sales, Technoforte.

Launched in 2023, Miles4Meals has grown into a flagship annual initiative of IIIT-Bangalore, reflecting the institute’s commitment to leveraging community engagement for social impact and contributing to the well-being of underprivileged children.

The event featured a total prize pool of ₹1.5 lakhs across both 5K and 10K categories. Funds raised through the event were contributed towards supporting Akshaya Patra Foundation’s Mid-Day Meal Programme.

“Miles4Meals is more than a run, it is a collective expression of responsibility and purpose. Hunger continues to be a significant barrier to education for many children, and as an academic institution, we believe it is our responsibility to contribute meaningfully to addressing such societal challenges.

While we may not be able to solve the problem entirely, initiatives like these represent an important step towards a hunger-free India. It is heartening to see our students, faculty, and the broader community come together for a cause that goes beyond academics. Such an event fosters the value of social responsibility and compassion, which are as critical as knowledge and innovation.

Ultimately, the smiles we help bring to these children reaffirm our commitment to building not just a knowledge-driven society, but also a humane and inclusive one,” said Prof. Debabrata Das, Director, IIIT-Bangalore.

Winners of the Event

10K Run

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Men-ABHISHEK KUMAR

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Men-RAM PAL

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Women-RAZINA PARBIN

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Women-MADHAVI K

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Men-SOMANATHAN

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Men-PAZHANI VANAL

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Women-AMUTHA NAYAKI

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Women-NISHA RAJ

5K Run

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Men-ONKAR R PANHALKAR

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Men-KARAN SINGH

• 1st Prize – Under 45 Women-ARADHANA KUMARI

• 2nd Prize – Under 45 Women-KHUSHI SINGH

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Men-VIKAS KUMAR

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Men-RAJAN S

• 1st Prize – Above 45 Women-SAVITA SHASTRI

• 2nd Prize – Above 45 Women-DR LATHA B M

For more details, log onto https://www.iiitb.ac.in

Equinix Launches Purpose-Built IBX Data Center In Mumbai To Accelerate India’s AI And Cloud Growth

 Expansion reinforces Mumbai’s emergence as India's most interconnected digital hub for enterprises, network and cloud providers

Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company®, today announced the opening of its fourth International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Mumbai, MB3. As one of the largest retail data centers in Mumbai, MB3 is designed to support high-performance workloads and hybrid multicloud deployments with liquid cooling capability for enterprises across India. The launch comes at a time when AI adoption, cloud migration, data localization requirements, and the rapid expansion of digital services are significantly increasing demand for secure, high-density, and globally interconnected infrastructure in India.

With an initial investment of over USD 95 million, MB3 provides more than 1,370 cabinets of capacity, with the facility designed to scale to more than 5,475 cabinets when fully built out. The data center is engineered to deliver high-performance, resilient digital infrastructure, enabling enterprises to interconnect with leading cloud service providers, networks, and partners while scaling digital services securely and efficiently. Its scalable, high-density, and energy-efficient design supports AI and machine learning workloads, data-intensive applications, and next-generation digital services.

The launch of MB3 aligns with a pivotal moment for India's digital economy, which is on track to reach USD 1 trillion by 2027–2028, propelled by the rapid expansion of digital services and DPI platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI, and ONDC. As AI shifts from pilots to real-world inferencing at scale, enterprises face intensifying challenges around data gravity, latency, power density, and the imperative to keep sensitive data within secure, compliant local environments. Addressing these demands requires infrastructure that is not only high-density and AI-ready, but deeply interconnected and provides sovereignty safeguards. With private interconnection through Equinix Fabric®, direct cloud on-ramps and a network-dense campus at the heart of Mumbai, MB3 enables enterprises to deploy AI closer to data, clouds, and users, while maintaining performance, data residency compliance, and the global reach needed to innovate and compete internationally.

Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “We are pleased to welcome Equinix, a global leader, on the launch of its first self-built data center in Mumbai. With Maharashtra hosting nearly 60% of India’s data center capacity, the addition of the AI ready MB3 data center, along with Equinix’s solar plant in Yavatmal, further strengthens Mumbai’s position as the country’s premier digital hub. These investments reflect strong confidence in Maharashtra’s pro‑investment policies and focus on sustainable, next‑generation infrastructure. We look forward to expanding our partnership with Equinix.”

With a cumulative investment of over USD 365 million across India, Equinix has made one of its largest sustained commitments to digital infrastructure in India, reflecting long-term confidence in the country's digital growth trajectory. Across its Mumbai and Chennai campuses, connected via dedicated dark fiber, Equinix currently provides a combined capacity of more than 4,725 cabinets, enabling national-level redundancy and regional traffic optimization.

Equinix is home to more than 300 companies in India, including network service providers, five internet exchanges and enterprises across industries. Its Mumbai campus — MB1, MB2 and MB4 — hosts a robust cloud ecosystem for customers in India, including native on-ramps to leading cloud service providers such as Alibaba Cloud, AWS, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle Cloud, SFDC, and more. MB3 is interconnected with Equinix’s existing Mumbai campus and its newly launched data center in Chennai, CN1, giving customers seamless access to a broader digital ecosystem across India. Through Equinix Fabric, a secure software defined interconnection service, customers can dynamically connect to multiple clouds, partners and providers on demand, enabling agile hybrid multicloud deployments. Together, these capabilities allow enterprises to scale digital infrastructure seamlessly across India while accelerating digital transformation with secure and low latency connectivity.

Anil Kumar Nair, Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Kotak Securities, said, "India's financial markets are moving faster than ever, and our infrastructure needs to keep pace. Low-latency connectivity, data sovereignty, and operational resilience are non-negotiable for us. Equinix's MB3 strengthens a campus we already trust, and gives us the density, interconnection and cloud adjacency to support our next phase of AI-driven innovation, whether that's real-time analytics, algorithmic trading infrastructure or next-generation client experiences."

Cyrus Adaggra, President, Asia-Pacific, Equinix, said, “India continues to play a pivotal role in shaping Asia‑Pacific’s digital future, and the opening of MB3 strengthens our ability to support customers as they navigate new growth driven by cloud adoption, AI innovation and increasing interconnection needs. With this expansion, organizations can now tap into greater capacity and a globally consistent platform, helping them accelerate transformation and unlock the full potential of India’s fast‑growing digital ecosystem. Equinix remains firmly committed to investing in India and building the infrastructure that empowers our customers to thrive.”

Manoj Paul, Managing Director, India, Equinix, said, "India is at a pivotal stage in its digital transformation, with growing AI and cloud adoption and stricter data localization requirement that are shaping the next phase of economic growth. The Union Budget 2026 proposals, including a tax holiday for global cloud providers leveraging India-based data center infrastructure and the introduction of safe harbor provisions, are viewed as strong policy enablers that reinforce the country's position as a trusted global digital hub. As enterprises embrace hybrid multicloud and prepare for AI inferencing at scale, seamless interconnection between businesses, network service providers and hyperscalers becomes essential. The launch of MB3 comes at exactly the right time, providing the ecosystems, interconnection density and scalable capacity needed to power India’s next wave of digital expansion."

MB3 achieves 100% renewables coverage and aligns with the company’s goal of achieving 100% renewables coverage across its global operations by 2030. Equinix has further reinforced its commitment to sustainability with its recent commissioning of a 26.4 MWp group captive solar project in India under a long-term renewable energy agreement with CleanMax. The project is expected to generate approximately 41.4 million kWh of clean energy annually, reducing over 30,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Globally, Equinix operates 280 data centers across 77 markets in 36 countries, serving over 10,500 leading businesses and enabling their digital transformation. In the Asia-Pacific region, Equinix’s portfolio includes 64 data centers across key metros in Australia, China*, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, providing interconnection and digital infrastructure solutions to support the region’s dynamic economies.

*Equinix operates five data centers in Shanghai through a strategic partnership

Highlights / Key Facts:

· Located in Chandivali, Powai (Central Mumbai), MB3 is a five-story building and spreads over nearly 4 acres of land.

· MB3 is adjacent to MB2 and just 1.5 km from MB1, forming an interconnected campus environment linked through physically diverse dark fiber networks.

Supporting Resources:

·         India’s Digital Gateway: Mumbai Gears Up to Meet Growing AI Demand (Blog)

Godrej Enterprises Group Wins Order For Haryana’s Largest Open Access Solar Project

* The project marks the business’s largest order by capacity for 98 MWp solar project

The Energy Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group has secured an order to develop a 98 MWp (70 MW AC) open-access solar power plant in Sirsa, Haryana. The project marks a major milestone for the business, being its largest order by capacity and the largest open-access solar project in the state. It reflects the Group’s continued commitment to nation-building and advancing India’s clean energy infrastructure, a goal that has guided Godrej’s industrial journey for over a century.

Talking about the project Raghavendra Mirji, Executive Vice President & Business Head, Energy Solutions, a part of Godrej Enterprises said, “This project is a proud milestone for us and reinforces our role in India’s renewable energy transition. For more than a hundred years, Godrej has been contributing to the nation’s progress through engineering excellence and sustainable innovation. By developing Haryana’s largest open-access solar installation, we are furthering that legacy while helping industries move towards cleaner and more reliable energy. The project will also generate local employment and strengthen regional infrastructure, supporting India’s broader growth agenda.”

The order has been awarded by Hexa Climate Solutions. Under the agreement, the Godrej’s Energy Solutions Business will execute turnkey execution of the project. Once operational, the 98 MWp solar plant will generate approximately 1,470 lakh kWh of clean energy every year. Each unit of solar power generated helps reduce around 0.52 kilograms of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which together translates into a substantial reduction in emissions equivalent to over 75,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, or equivalent to planting ~3.5 million trees.

The project will employ bifacial TopCon modules with string inverters and integrate smart-monitoring technologies to optimise generation efficiency. In keeping with Godrej Enterprises Group’s sustainability and nation-building ethos, the business will work with regional partners, engage local communities, and generate employment, while upholding strict environmental standards.

With this order, the Energy Solutions Business strengthens its position as a trusted partner for industries transitioning to renewable energy. The business has already executed 98 MWp of solar installations across India.

About Godrej Enterprises Group:

Since 1897, the Godrej Enterprises Group (which includes Godrej & Boyce and its affiliates) has contributed significantly to India’s journey of economic growth. From the world’s first patented springless lock, and safes to pioneering Indian made typewriters, refrigerators, the ubiquitous steel almirah, the conglomerate has also paved the way for the growth of key sectors like aerospace, energy, and security.

Today, the Godrej Enterprises Group, has a presence across 5 continents with a market-leading presence across its consumer facing and nation building businesses. GEG comprises of aerospace, aviation, defence, motor solutions, energy solutions, locks & security, advanced engineering, real estate, intralogistics, consumer durables, furniture, vending, and Information Technology. www.godrejenterprises.com

About Hexa Climate Solutions

Hexa Climate Solutions is a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP) with a portfolio of 3GW across operational and under-construction assets in India. Founded by industry veterans who pioneered the OPEX (operating expenditure) model and corporate PPA market in India, the company delivers tailored net-zero solutions for utilities and commercial & industrial consumers - including the fast-growing data center sector.

Hexa Climate's offerings span Open Access Solar and Wind Power, Battery Energy Storage Systems, Carbon Offsets, and I-RECs, enabling customers to transition to clean energy with flexibility and long-term certainty. The company brings deep technology collaboration and global delivery capabilities, with group firms operating across Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, and the Philippines.

Backed by I-Squared Capital, a leading global infrastructure investment manager with over $45 billion in assets under management, Hexa Climate is well-capitalised to scale its platform and accelerate India's energy transition. As demand for reliable, clean power grows alongside India's digital transformation, Hexa Climate is committed to delivering world-class renewable energy solutions that create lasting environmental and economic impact.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Announces Catalyst Fund Apex Awards Supported By Ajit Prabhu Of Quest Global

* With $75,000 in grants, the awards support high-impact innovations across key categories

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), the oldest technological university in the U.S, has announced the inaugural winners of the Ajit Prabhu ’98 Catalyst Fund Apex Awards. The awards were established through the Catalyst Fund, supported by Ajit Prabhu, Co-founder and CEO, Quest Global, the world’s largest independent pure-play engineering services company, and an alumnus of RPI. The Catalyst Fund, part of the $10 million gift by Ajit Prabhu last year, supports a range of innovation and entrepreneurship activities at RPI, with the Apex Awards representing its highest honors.

The Apex Awards recognize breakthrough student- and faculty-led innovations with strong potential for real-world impact. With a total grant of $75,000, the awards celebrate excellence across key categories and support innovations aimed at addressing complex, real-world challenges.

Ajit Prabhu’s continued association with RPI reflects a long-term commitment to strengthening education and innovation ecosystems globally. Through sustained institutional support, he has backed initiatives that promote research, encourage entrepreneurial thinking, and enable students to translate ideas into scalable solutions. This engagement is part of a broader, ongoing effort to support education globally, rather than a one-time initiative.

This initiative reflects a broader focus on fostering purpose-driven innovation, where engineering excellence is applied to solve real-world challenges and create meaningful impact across communities.

Ajit Prabhu, Co-founder and CEO, Quest Global, said, "RPI opened my eyes to what might be possible, and it's deeply meaningful to see these honorees carrying forward that same curiosity and drive to tackle real challenges in the world. Whatever success I've had is rooted in the mentors, institutions, and communities that supported me along the way. I'm grateful for the chance to give back and encourage the next generation of innovators at RPI."

“Ajit Prabhu’s enduring relationship with RPI reflects his deep belief in the power of education to shape innovators and problem-solvers for the world. His continued commitment to our students and faculty through initiatives like the Catalyst Fund Apex Awards strengthens RPI’s mission to translate bold ideas into real-world impact”, said Eric Ledet, Director of RPI's Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship.

The Apex Awards span areas such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, and life sciences domains that are critical to solving complex challenges across industries. The initiative also reflects a broader approach of combining engineering excellence with community development. By supporting platforms such as the Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship at RPI, it contributes to building innovation-driven ecosystems that enable collaboration, experimentation, and purpose-led engineering.

About Quest Global

At Quest Global, it's not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. We're in the business of engineering, but what we're really creating is a brighter future. For over 25 years, we've been solving the world's most complex engineering problems. Operating in over 18 countries, with over 93 global delivery centers, our 22,000+ curious minds embrace the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Using a multi-dimensional approach, combining technology, industry expertise, and diverse talents, we tackle critical challenges faster and more effectively. And we do it across the Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Energy, Hi-Tech, MedTech & Healthcare, Rail and Semiconductor industries. For world-class end-to-end engineering solutions, we are your trusted partner.  

Johnson’s® Baby Partners with Zee5 To Launch ‘Mom Talks’ With Parineeti Chopra

* Bringing real, expert-led conversations on modern parenting to the forefront

Motherhood today sits between deeply rooted traditions and rapidly evolving trends. From advice passed down by family to information consumed through digital platforms, new moms are constantly navigating multiple, often conflicting voices. With an aim to address dilemmas faced by modern parents, Johnson’s® Baby has partnered with Zee5 to present ‘Mom Talks’—a first-of-its-kind parenting talk show hosted by actor and new-age mom Parineeti Chopra.

As a brand which has partnered with parents for generations for over 130 years to care for their babies, Johnson’s® Baby furthers its commitment by co-creating a platform for meaningful and relevant conversations around modern day parenting. Rooted in decades of paediatric science and deep consumer understanding, the brand brings alive parenting mantras, evolving choices, and real challenges, addressing longstanding myths through credible, expert led and science backed insights that parents can rely on with confidence.

The show was unveiled at an immersive, first-of-its-kind cruise event that brought together influencers, media, and parenting communities for an exclusive preview of the show. The event saw an engaging panel discussion with leading mommy influencers, Snehalata Jain and Tanvi Thakker along with Dr. Dilip Tripathi, Head of R&D Baby at Kenvue India (Makers of Johnson’s Baby) as they delved into modern parenting, trends v/s traditions and key truths related to science backed skincare routines to protect a baby’s delicate & developing skin and how to choose the best baby products aligned to evolving expectations of parents today. The engaging discussion was followed by Parineeti Chopra sharing her personal experiences of parenthood, the importance of authentic conversations and building a community of moms as she unveiled the new show.

Speaking at the launch event, Parineeti Chopra said, “Every mom has a story about her parenting journey. With this show, in every episode we will spotlight these stories which every mom will relate to.” Elaborating on this, Dr. Dilip Tripathi said, “For over a century, Johnson’s® Baby has been guided by science and a deep responsibility towards parents and their babies. Our formulations are developed based on decades of research in baby skin biology and are designed to meet our stringent standards of safety and mildness. Today’s parents are more informed than ever, they actively research baby care, but are also faced with information overload, conflicting advice, and enduring myths. Through our association with Mom Talks, Johnson’s® Baby aims to bridge the gap between credible science and everyday parenting practices, empowering parents to make confident, well-informed choices for their little ones.”

At the heart of this collaboration is Johnson’s® Baby’s promise of ‘Helps Protect from Day 1’ - now reinforced with its new formulations, thoughtfully designed to be better for mums, babies and planet. The new and improved range is enriched with purposeful and natural ingredients like Aloe Vera and Vitamin B5, complemented by sustainable, transparent packaging designed for today’s conscious parents.

With this collaboration, Johnson’s® Baby aims to deepen its connection with new-age mothers by combining trusted care with contemporary conversations. By blending content, community, and credible expertise, Johnson’s® Baby continues to evolve its legacy, positioning itself not just as a trusted choice for gentle and effective baby care, but as a dependable partner in a parent’s journey from Day 1.

Mom Talks with Johnson’s® Baby, streaming exclusively on Zee5, is a multi-episode series that explores distinct dimensions of modern parenting. The series opens with Miracles of Motherhood, celebrating the emotional journey of becoming parents, followed by conversations such as Modern Moms vs Tradition, which examines the balance between generational wisdom and contemporary parenting approaches. Another key episode, Fatherhood Stereotypes, features Imran Khan in a candid conversation on redefining the role of fathers today, with the season culminating in a finale that brings together diverse voices to celebrate the evolving Indian parenting journey. The series will be seen every Friday and Saturday from April 4, 2026 onwards.

ixigo Trains & ConfirmTkt Partner With Swiggy To Offer On-Train Food Delivery

Travellers can order fresh, hygienic meals from 40,000+ restaurants across 160+ stations, with real-time tracking and berth delivery

ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt, India’s leading AI-based train ticketing platforms, have partnered with Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, to power its ‘Food on Train’ service. By integrating Swiggy’s restaurant network into the ixigo and ConfirmTkt apps, this collaboration provides the required solution to the "on-the-move" traveler’s hunger issue -with the same selection, reliability, and value that customers can expect from Swiggy when they order from their homes.

Through this integration, travellers can access an expanded range of meal choices, from popular national brands to well-known local favourites across cities- opting for familiar go-to meals or exploring regional specialties along their route. The service is designed to make train journeys more convenient by enabling passengers to order their preferred meals seamlessly and have them delivered directly to their seats.

With this partnership, train travellers can browse curated menus, order fresh and hygienic meals from over 40,000 trusted restaurant partners across 160+ railway stations in India, with the ability to track their order in real time, and receive delivery directly at their train seats. Travellers can also book meals from 4 days up to 30 minutes before train arrival. Additionally, Swiggy is offering ‘assured delivery or full refund’ for all food on train orders.

Customers can update their ixigo or ConfirmTkt app to view the list of Swiggy restaurants available on ‘Food on Train’. To order, travellers can select the ‘Order Food on Train’ option on the home page of the ixigo Trains or ConfirmTkt app, enter their PNR number and select the delivery station. They can then browse from a wide range of Swiggy restaurant partners, complete the payment and track their order live.

Commenting on the partnership, Sripad Vaidya, COO, ixigo Trains & ConfirmTkt, said, "Our focus has always been to simplify and enhance every aspect of the train travel journey. Food is an integral part of that experience. By partnering with Swiggy, we are combining our deep understanding of train travel with Swiggy’s strong restaurant network and delivery expertise to further strengthen our existing “Food on Train” feature. This collaboration enables us to offer greater choice, reliability and transparency, while ensuring timely and hygienic meal delivery directly to passengers’ seats."

Deepak Maloo, Vice President, Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives, Swiggy, also added, "India's railways carry over 18 million long-distance, reserved passengers daily, and hunger doesn't pause at the platform. Our partnership with ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt brings Swiggy's trusted restaurant network directly to the rail journey, covering 160+ stations. For millions of travellers, this means the same quality and convenience they expect at home, now follows them on the train, especially during long journeys."

India’s on-train food delivery ecosystem has expanded rapidly since IRCTC pioneered the e-catering category, highlighting the growing demand for convenient food delivery during train journeys. This partnership further strengthens ixigo’s existing “Food on Train” offering, enabling travellers to pre-order meals for delivery to their seats at station stops.

Swiggy’s latest consumer data signals a definitive shift from functional transit eating to a curated culinary experience on rails, highlighting some key trends. The ‘Heritage Flavor’ surge is visible: while Biryani remains the undisputed king of the tracks, there is a growing appetite for regional staples. Travelers are increasingly opting for authentic local favorites like Vada Pav, Adai, Appam, and Litti Chokha as they traverse different states. Also, in a heartwarming trend, nearly 14% of orders are now placed by non-travelers. From the comfort of their homes, family members are using Swiggy to ensure their loved ones on board receive a fresh, hot meal at their next scheduled halt. Group feasts are now common for food on train users. Demonstrating the platform's robust infrastructure, Swiggy has seamlessly fulfilled single orders as large as 45 items, catering to large families and student groups celebrating together in transit.

By bringing together ixigo’s strong rail user base and Swiggy’s expansive food delivery ecosystem, the partnership is set to offer customers more variety, better service reliability and a smoother digital experience, making train travel across India even more convenient.

About ixigo (NSE: IXIGO, BSE: 544192)
Launched in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar, ixigo (Le Travenues Technology Limited) is India’s leading AI-based travel platform for planning, booking and managing trips across trains, flights, buses and hotels. ixigo assists travellers in making smarter travel decisions by leveraging artificial intelligence. The ixigo, ConfirmTkt and AbhiBus apps allow travellers to book train tickets, flight tickets, bus tickets, hotels, and cabs, and provide travel utility tools and services developed using in-house proprietary algorithms and crowd-sourced information. With over 54 crore Annual Active Users in Fiscal 2025, ixigo is the leading OTA for Next Billion Users in India. For more information, please visit http://www.ixigo.com

About ConfirmTkt

ConfirmTkt, India’s leading authorised B2C online train ticketing and travel utility platform available on Android and iOS. It helps users secure ‘confirmed tickets’ by predicting confirmation chances for waitlisted tickets and tracking real-time train status, coach positions, platform numbers, and seat availability. Powered by machine learning and seat allotment patterns, ConfirmTkt offers alternative travel recommendations when direct trains are unavailable. Users can also enjoy free cancellation with a full refund and faster refunds via the ConfirmTkt wallet. ConfirmTkt enables direct train ticket bookings without redirection to IRCTC, providing a seamless and hassle-free experience.

About Swiggy

Swiggy is India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, catering to millions of consumers each month. Founded in 2014, its mission is to elevate the quality of life for the urban consumer by offering unparalleled convenience, enabled by over 6.9 lakh delivery partners. With an extensive footprint in food delivery, Swiggy Food collaborates with over 2.6 lakh restaurants across 720+ cities. Instamart, its quick commerce platform operating in 131cities, delivers groceries and other essentials across 20+ categories. Fueled by a commitment to innovation, Swiggy continually incubates and integrates new services like Swiggy Dineout and Swiggy Scenes into its multi-service app as well as creating standalone offerings like Toing and Crew for opening up new market segments. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and Swiggy One, the country’s only membership program offering benefits across food, quick commerce and dining out, Swiggy aims to provide a superior experience to its users. For more details, please visit our website: www.swiggy.com/corporate/