The Uber Eats deal helps Zomato to catapult to the number one slot, leaving market leader Swiggy slightly behind
The deal is applicable only in India and Uber Eats will continue to operate in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, was also attended by representatives of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)
According to the survey, 34% Indians want to dine out while 18 per cent prefer take-away
The Zomato spokesperson further said that the latest "speculation is absolutely untrue". Swiggy, however, refused to comment on the report.
San Francisco-based Uber is seeking to assure investors it can evolve from a ride-hailing service to a global all-in-one transportation platform.
India is one of our most important markets. 12 % of all our global trips are done in India. India is already a big market for us in terms of transactions, he said
The company's Prime membership plan has notched up more than 10 million users, according to market reports
With the Bollywood actress at her bubbly best in a new campaign, the fight for the number three slot in online food ordering is getting stiffer
While the food would be cooked at CCD kitchens, Uber Eats would provide the technology, backend and delivery logistics
The company is also evaluating possibilities of partnering with street food makers in Kolkata. Based on the response, it may later be extended to other cities as well