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Per-Order Profit Calculator
Enter your order value and platform. See the real rupee amount that reaches your pocket after commission, GST on commission, gateway fees, and packaging.
Free Delivery Commission Calculator for Indian Restaurants
See exactly how much you keep from every Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC order after commission, GST, gateway fees, and packaging. Updated May 2026.
- Real per-order profit on Zomato, Swiggy, ONDC, and self-delivery
- Monthly delivery P&L with platform-by-platform comparison
- Breakeven analysis: the minimum order value where you stop losing money
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Petpooja presents
Delivery Commission Calculator
For Indian Restaurants
5
Sheets · Excel File
FY 2025-26
What's Inside
Everything you need to know your real delivery margin.
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Monthly Delivery P&L
Enter order volumes and average order values for each platform. Get total monthly delivery revenue, platform deductions, food costs, and net delivery profit.
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Platform Comparison Table
Auto-generated table ranking Zomato, Swiggy, ONDC, and self-delivery by per-order profit, monthly profit, and effective margin.
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Breakeven Analysis
Find the minimum order value where you stop losing money on delivery. For a typical setup (22% commission, 32% food cost, ₹15 packaging), the breakeven is around ₹37.
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Pre-Filled Example
Spice Garden Restaurant, Pune (60-cover casual dining, 720 delivery orders/month) with a fully worked example across all 4 platforms.
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Editable Commission Rates
Every rate is editable. If you negotiated 18% with Zomato or 3% with ONDC, enter your actual numbers. Defaults are 2024-25 standard rates.
Why This Matters
Your real delivery margin is not 22%. It is closer to 33%.
Most restaurant owners in India think of commission as a single number. 22%, maybe 25%. That is not the full picture.
On top of commission, there is 18% GST charged on that commission amount (Notification No. 11/2017-CT(Rate)). Then a 2% payment gateway fee. Then packaging at ₹12 to ₹20 per order. Add it all up, and the platform is not taking 22% of your order. It is taking closer to 33%.
The average Swiggy and Zomato commission in India rose from 9.6% in 2019 to 24.6% in 2023. That is a 156% increase in four years, according to the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) India Food Services Report 2024.
What does this cost a typical restaurant? A restaurant doing 700 orders/month across platforms, with the right commission rates and food cost under 32%, can clear ₹90,000+ in monthly delivery profit. But only if the numbers actually work.
Without this clarity, you are making menu pricing, platform, and discount decisions in the dark. A cloud kitchen running 200 Zomato orders/month might be losing money while its 80 ONDC orders quietly generate the best margins.
This calculator does not tell you to quit any platform. It gives you the data to decide which platforms deserve more orders, which need renegotiated rates, and which are genuinely unprofitable at your current food cost.
Sample Preview
What the calculator shows for a ₹450 Zomato order.
Here is the per-order breakup. Notice how 22% commission becomes 31.3% effective deduction.
Platform Commission (22%): ₹99.00. The base commission deducted by Zomato from your order value.
GST on Commission (18%): ₹17.82. The hidden cost most owners miss. Zomato charges GST on the commission, not the order value.
Payment Gateway Fee (2%): ₹9.00. Charged on online payment orders. Cash orders skip this.
Packaging Cost: ₹15.00. Per-order packaging for a standard 2-container delivery.
Net Restaurant Earning: ₹309.18. What actually reaches your pocket. Effective deduction: 31.3%, not 22%.
... plus monthly P&L, platform comparison, breakeven analysis, and a full worked example across 5 sheets.
Key Stats
Delivery economics in India, 2024.
24.6%
Average platform commission charged by delivery aggregators in India (2023), up from 9.6% in 2019. A 156% increase in 4 years.
Source: NRAI India Food Services Report 202431-35%
Effective deduction from your order value once you add GST on commission, gateway fees, and packaging on top of the base commission rate.
Source: Calculator analysis based on standard Zomato/Swiggy rate structures35.4%
Percentage of Indian restaurants considering leaving delivery platforms due to high commissions. Quitting without data means losing profitable orders too.
Source: NRAI India Food Services Report 2024
Common Mistakes
6 delivery profitability mistakes restaurant owners make.
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Thinking commission is the only platform cost
22% commission becomes 31-35% effective deduction once you add 18% GST on commission, 2% gateway fee, and ₹12-20 packaging. Most owners track only the headline rate.
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Not separating Zomato and Swiggy profitability
Different platforms have different commission rates, discount structures, and average order values. Treating "delivery" as one channel hides which platform is profitable and which is bleeding money.
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Ignoring the GST on commission
Zomato and Swiggy charge 18% GST on their commission amount (Notification No. 11/2017-CT(Rate)). On a ₹500 order with 22% commission, that is ₹19.80 in extra cost beyond the ₹110 commission itself.
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Funding discounts without tracking the cost
If you fund a ₹50 discount on a ₹400 order, your effective order value drops to ₹350. Commission is still calculated on the original ₹400. Your real margin on that order may be negative.
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Not knowing your breakeven order value
Every restaurant has a minimum order value below which delivery orders lose money. Without this number, you cannot set smart minimum order values on platforms. Our guide on managing food delivery partners explains how to use breakeven data in practice.
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Dismissing ONDC without comparing margins
ONDC/Magicpin charges 3-5% vs Zomato's 18-25%. Even with lower order volume, ONDC orders may deliver 3-4x higher per-order profit. Most owners have never done this comparison.
Comparison
Zomato vs Swiggy vs ONDC vs Self-Delivery.
| Factor | Zomato | Swiggy |
|---|---|---|
| Base commission | 18-25% | 18-25% |
| GST on commission | 18% of commission | 18% of commission |
| Payment gateway fee | ~2% | ~2% |
| Effective deduction (typical) | 31-35% | 31-35% |
| Order volume potential | High | High |
| Per-order profit (₹450 order) | ₹105-125 | ₹105-125 |
| ONDC/Self-delivery comparison | 3-5x lower margin vs ONDC | 3-5x lower margin vs ONDC |
Know what you actually earn from every delivery order.
Download the free Delivery Commission Calculator. Enter your rates, see your real margins across Zomato, Swiggy, ONDC, and self-delivery.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Does this calculator account for GST on commission?
Yes. Commission and the 18% GST charged on that commission are separate line items. On a ₹450 order with 22% commission, that is an extra ₹17.82 deducted beyond the ₹99 commission itself. This GST is charged under Notification No. 11/2017-CT(Rate).
Is this calculator relevant for cloud kitchens?
Cloud kitchens benefit the most from this calculator. Since cloud kitchens depend entirely on delivery, every percentage point of commission directly impacts viability. The monthly P&L sheet lets you model your complete delivery economics without any dine-in assumptions.
How accurate are the default commission rates?
The defaults are 22% for Zomato and Swiggy, 4% for ONDC/Magicpin, and 0% for self-delivery. These are based on 2024-25 standard rates from NRAI and industry data. But every cell is editable. If you have negotiated 18% with Zomato, enter 18%. The calculator uses your actual rate. Pair it with our food cost calculator for a complete picture.
Does this replace my accounting software?
No. This is a planning and analysis tool. Use it to understand your delivery economics, compare platforms, and make decisions about pricing and platform mix. Your accounting software or CA handles the statutory books.
What is the "breakeven order value"?
The breakeven order value is the minimum order value at which your delivery order generates ₹0 profit. Any order below this value costs you money to fulfil. For a typical setup (22% commission, 32% food cost, ₹15 packaging), the breakeven is around ₹37. Knowing this helps you set smart minimum order values on platforms.
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