Archive · 9 Dec 2025
District by Zomato Expands Event and Experience Business
District by Zomato is growing fast and making big plans.
They want to make going out for events better by owning more venues and solving problems like traffic and hygiene.
They are also adding services like travel and stays to make the whole experience smoother.
To keep making money even when outdoor events aren't possible, they plan to host indoor events like art exhibits.
They are also expanding to the UAE, where they will focus on ticketing first.
Additionally, they have launched a 'Buy Now, Pay Later' feature that has been very popular.
They are also working on new verticals like 'Stores' and 'Play' to make shopping and sports bookings easier.
Their goal is to become the go-to platform for any going-out occasion.
District by Zomato achieved a Net Order Value (NOV) of Rs 2,063 crore in Q2FY26, up 32% YoY.
The company plans to own more venues and invest in peripheral assets to improve the consumer experience.
They are building micro-venues to create a pipeline for artist discovery and build habit among consumers.
District is working with regulators to enter the resale market and has added security features to prevent unauthorized ticket transfers.
They are expanding to the UAE, focusing on ticketing due to existing infrastructure, and plan to host all-weather content like immersive art exhibits in India.
- Who
- Rahul Ganjoo, CEO of District by Zomato
- What
- Expansion and innovation in the events and experience business
- When
- Q2FY26, with future plans for all-weather content and UAE expansion
- Where
- India and UAE, with plans to build micro-venues and own more venues in India
- Why
- To solve the entire consumer journey for going-out occasions and improve unit economics
- Net Order Value (NOV)
- Rs 2,063 crore in Q2FY26, up 32% YoY
- Venue Ownership
- Owns Terraform venue in Bengaluru, plans to own more
- Micro-venues
- Plans to build venues holding 500 to 2,000 people
- Resale Market
- Working with regulators for clarity before entering
- Integrated Solutions
- Partnerships with MakeMyTrip and Uber for travel and mobility
- All-weather Content
- Plans to host immersive art exhibits like Titanic and Marvel
- UAE Expansion
- Currently a pure ticketing play due to existing infrastructure
- BNPL Feature
- 40% of Rolling Loud tickets sold via BNPL with near-zero defaults
- Stores Vertical
- Bridging online fintech and offline retail with No-Cost EMI options
- Play Vertical
- Solving payment splits and matchmaking for sports arena bookings
- District Pass
- Platform-wide membership to drive habit across all verticals