{"id":24395,"date":"2026-04-13T15:54:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=24395"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:54:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T10:24:34","slug":"food-delivery-and-restaurant-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/food-delivery-and-restaurant-stocks\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Delivery and Restaurant Stocks Slide as West Asia Tensions Trigger Cost Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\">\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a42d6ff1-d4d0-46c1-9ad5-56a40abcb4e4-12\" 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data-message-id=\"c32c5ed4-6e4e-43ae-9a69-45ba6fc69232\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-section-id=\"5s3mkr\" data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"520\">Food Delivery and Restaurant Stocks Slide as West Asia Tensions Trigger Cost Concerns<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"812\">Shares of food delivery and restaurant companies came under pressure on Monday, with <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Swiggy<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Eternal<\/span><\/span>, and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Devyani International<\/span><\/span> declining sharply amid rising geopolitical tensions and cost pressures.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1032\">The sell-off reflects growing investor concern over rising fuel prices and potential disruption in LPG supplies, both of which directly impact the cost structure of food delivery platforms and restaurant operators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1520\">Also Check :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty50-contributors\">Nifty 50<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty-bank-contributors\">Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/stocks-price\/bse\">Sensex<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1g9oe1i\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1107\">Swiggy Leads Losses as Stock Drops Over 4% on Multiple Triggers<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1244\">Swiggy shares fell the most among peers, declining 4.42% to \u20b9262.85 during intraday trade on the NSE after opening lower by 3.2%.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1326\">The decline was driven by a combination of macro and company-specific factors:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1532\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1aa80bq\" data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1385\">Rising crude oil prices due to West Asia tensions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rh4ig3\" data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1426\">Concerns over LPG supply disruptions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"cbpud6\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1532\">Leadership change with co-founder <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nandan Reddy<\/span><\/span> stepping down as director<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1772\">Swiggy CEO <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Sriharsha Majety<\/span><\/span> said, <em data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1772\">\u201cNandan has been a vital collaborator and a visionary force throughout Swiggy\u2019s evolution\u2026 while his daily presence will be missed, we look forward to his future contributions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1772\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Read More<\/span> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/investor-rush-lifts-spicejet-to-new\/\">Investor Rush Lifts SpiceJet to New Heights\u2014What\u2019s Fueling the Rally?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8jjmqj\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1842\">Restaurant Stocks Decline as LPG Supply Concerns Intensify<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1943\">The weakness was not limited to Swiggy. The broader restaurant segment also saw selling pressure:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"931k5l\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1974\">Stock Movement Snapshot<\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<thead data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2001\">\n<tr data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2001\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1986\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Company<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2001\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Decline (%)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<tr data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2046\">\n<td data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2036\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Swiggy<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2036\" data-end=\"2046\" data-col-size=\"sm\">-4.42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2067\">\n<td data-start=\"2047\" data-end=\"2057\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Eternal<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2067\" data-col-size=\"sm\">-2.37%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2102\">\n<td data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2092\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Devyani International<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2102\" data-col-size=\"sm\">-1.59%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<td data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2124\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Jubilant FoodWorks<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2134\" data-col-size=\"sm\">-1.36%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2169\">\n<td data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2156\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Westlife Foodworld<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2169\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Up to -2%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2207\">\n<td data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2195\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Restaurant Brands Asia<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2207\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Declined<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2314\">The primary concern is LPG availability, as most restaurants rely heavily on it for daily operations.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fmhppx\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2374\">Strait of Hormuz Tensions Spark LPG Supply Fears<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2562\">The sharp reaction in stocks is linked to escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly around the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Strait of Hormuz<\/span><\/span>, a critical route for India\u2019s LPG imports.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2738\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1znes\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2627\">Uncertainty over shipping routes has raised supply concerns<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qcsz38\" data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2684\">Crude oil prices have surged amid geopolitical risks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"it9ul2\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2738\">LPG shortages could disrupt restaurant operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2896\">According to reports, restrictions linked to regional tensions could impact vessels moving through key Iranian coastal routes, adding to supply uncertainty.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"gpmmy9\" data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2958\">Here\u2019s What Happened Today and Why Traders Reacted<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3068\">Today\u2019s decline in food and restaurant stocks was driven by a combination of global and domestic triggers:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3288\">\n<li data-section-id=\"fsqsso\" data-start=\"3070\" data-end=\"3150\">Rising crude oil prices increased concerns over delivery and logistics costs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bzhk7m\" data-start=\"3151\" data-end=\"3227\">LPG supply risks created fears of operational disruption for restaurants<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qu2r0q\" data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3288\">Leadership changes at Swiggy added to negative sentiment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3381\">As a result, traders reacted quickly, leading to broad-based selling across the sector.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"e973w6\" data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3446\">Rising Costs Could Pressure Margins Across the Sector<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3448\" data-end=\"3521\">The impact of these developments goes beyond short-term stock movement:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3754\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6028ps\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3601\">Higher fuel costs increase delivery expenses for platforms like Swiggy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"13njemv\" data-start=\"3602\" data-end=\"3670\">Rising LPG prices directly impact restaurant operating costs<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"165lxoz\" data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3754\">Margin pressure could lead to earnings downgrades if the situation persists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3756\" data-end=\"3923\">A market analyst said, <em data-start=\"3779\" data-end=\"3923\">\u201cThe food delivery and QSR sector is highly sensitive to fuel and input costs. Any sustained increase can significantly impact profitability.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"j0xggp\" data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3979\">What This Means for Investors and Portfolios<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3981\" data-end=\"4040\">The current situation highlights key risks for investors:<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"iwqa5c\" data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4061\">For Investors<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4169\">\n<li data-section-id=\"eqhfbm\" data-start=\"4062\" data-end=\"4114\">Margin pressures could affect near-term earnings<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18s89b1\" data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4169\">Volatility may continue until supply concerns ease<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"zz45qy\" data-start=\"4171\" data-end=\"4188\">For Traders<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4305\">\n<li data-section-id=\"hdfcia\" data-start=\"4189\" data-end=\"4243\">Sector may remain under pressure in the short term<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4cf62o\" data-start=\"4244\" data-end=\"4305\">News-driven volatility could create trading opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fnt7mc\" data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4359\">Market Impact: Why This Sector Is in Focus<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4492\">The decline in these stocks reflects a broader market trend where global geopolitical risks are influencing domestic sectors.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4676\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kmyc5\" data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4544\">Rising crude prices impact multiple industries<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1esqzz2\" data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4612\">Consumption-driven sectors like QSR are particularly vulnerable<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17t9e\" data-start=\"4613\" data-end=\"4676\">Investor sentiment remains sensitive to global developments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"4fqgsu\" data-start=\"4683\" data-end=\"4743\">Final Outlook: Caution Prevails as Cost Pressures Build<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4745\" data-end=\"4898\">The sharp fall in Swiggy, Eternal, and Devyani International shares signals growing concern over input cost inflation and supply chain disruptions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"5076\">While the long-term growth story of food delivery and quick-service restaurants remains intact, the near-term outlook is clouded by rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5078\" data-end=\"5226\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">For investors, the key will be to track fuel price trends and LPG supply developments, as these will likely dictate the next move in the sector.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food Delivery and Restaurant Stocks Slide as West Asia Tensions Trigger Cost Concerns Shares of food delivery and restaurant companies came under pressure on Monday, with Swiggy, Eternal, and Devyani International declining sharply amid rising geopolitical tensions and cost pressures. 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