India, Aug. 27 -- Marks a strategic leap in institutional dining

Elior India, part of the France-headquartered Elior Group, one of the world's leading corporate food services providers, has taken a majority stake in Platos, a technology-led cafeteria management company, co-founded by Arjun Subramanian and Raj Jain in 2019. The move signals Elior's intent to strengthen and elevate institutional dining in India, combining its depth in food services with Platos' expertise in digital cafeteria platforms. The acquisition ensures continuity for existing clients while laying the foundation for an integrated, technology-first model of workplace dining.

At its core, this transaction is more than growth. It represents a shift in how institutional...