Zomato reverses clause

- Zomato has dropped a controversial price‑disparity clause that penalized restaurants for offering lower walk‑in prices after pushback from restaurants and industry groups. (hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com) - The change followed objections from the National Restaurant Association and raised antitrust concerns among operators who said the clause limited local pricing autonomy. (hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com) - Restaurants see the reversal as a win for local control and a signal that platform rules remain negotiable under industry pressure. (hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com)