“Zomato and Swiggy and Zepto please, don’t…”: Bombay Shaving CEO Shantanu Deshpande urges for healthier change in India’s food delivery

Shantanu Deshpande, the founder and CEO of Bombay Shaving Company, recently raised concerns about the growing trend of quick food delivery in India, particularly highlighting the negative effects it might have on public health. In a LinkedIn post on Sunday, Deshpande emphasized that India is facing a major health crisis due to the widespread consumption of processed and unhealthy food. These foods are often high in palm oil, sugar, and other additives, contributing to poor nutrition across the nation. Deshpande’s criticism centered on the unhealthy practices of food delivery services that prioritize speed over food quality and nutrition.