Daalchini Introduces IoT enabled Vending Machines in Cabs and Buses

Daalchini Technologies has unveiled one-of-its-kind smart mobility and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled small vending machines, in cabs and buses. The company has till now engaged with more than 100 cabs and more than 5 fleet partners to provide 20+ varieties of food options through the vending kiosk that too on your swift trips.

The company offers 100% contactless food options through IoT-enabled kiosks that targets to provide home-cooked meals while on the go.

The goal is to extend out to about 10-15 mobility fleet partners in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai and serve fresh and contactless on-the-go snacking service to more than 7.5 lakhs consumers every month while on the go.

According to a report by ResearchAndMarkets, the Indian food tech sector is diversifying at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39% during the 2021 – 2025 period and is anticipated to touch the Rs 1,868.19 Bn mark by 2025.

Recently, the food technology start-up has also installed the smart vending machines at Delhi’s key hospitals which include Fortis, Max, Apollo, Dharamshila, Kailash, and Delhi Cancer Hospital. Daalchini already has more than 430 smart stores in 10 cities and over 1.2 lakh monthly-active-users. It also has more than 190 franchises and over 100 brands. More than 29 Cloud Kitchens are selling products on its platform.

Prerna Kalra, co-founder, Daalchini Technologies stated- “With our smart mobility proposition, Daalchini will support the cab drivers and fleet owners by providing an extra source of income to them. As hygiene will be top-priority now, drivers will be able to offer contactless on-the-go snacking option to passengers.”

The segment is growing at Month-over-month (m-o-m) rate of 36% and drivers are possibly earning 12%-15% add-on revenue by adding on-the-go snacking service to their cabs. We hope the drivers and fleet owners to make 20-25% of their additional commission at stable state.