Talking to Live Mint, Wow Momo founder Sagar Daryani predicted price hikes, restaurant shutdowns and even job losses if the situation persists. Job loss and shut downs of restaurants “You will see a lot of mortality rate in the food business industry. Ankit Gupta, co-founder of the popular pan-India restaurant Burma Burma, shared that they are reimagining and focusing on the selection of salads and desserts, which are already crowd-pleasers. Price hike debate among restaurateurs Amid the search for alternative fuel, restaurants predict a temporary price hike. While a premium spot like Kappa Chakka Kandhari confirmed to maintain the prices, a budget-friendly brand like Wow Momo might increase the food price as a last resort.

Source: Mint March 14, 2026 18:42 UTC