Blinkit: News
Blinkit will now hold inventory, sell goods directly to customers
Zomato-owned quick commerce company Blinkit is changing its business model. The change will see the company directly selling products to customers and holding inventory on its books.
Amazon launches 10‑minute delivery service in Delhi
Amazon has launched its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in select areas of Delhi. The move comes after a successful debut in Bengaluru.
Zepto to raise $500M at a whopping $7B valuation
Zepto, the quick commerce start-up, is in the final stages of raising between $450 million and $500 million in primary capital.
You can now order from Amazon Now in Delhi
Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to select areas of Delhi.
Groceries get costlier as Instamart, Zepto, Blinkit add new charges
Leading quick commerce platforms in India are introducing new charges to improve their profitability.
Blinkit-owned Bistro now charges convenience fee on your food deliveries
Eternal-owned Blinkit's quick food delivery app, Bistro, has begun charging a convenience fee of ₹5 per order.
Sanya Malhotra turns entrepreneur with matcha brand, Bree
Sanya Malhotra, the Dangal actor, has launched her own matcha brand named Bree in collaboration with Essenzaa Nutrition. The brand aims to tap into the growing health drink market in India.
Flipkart to hire 5,000 employees amid fintech, AI push
Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, has announced plans to hire 5,000 employees in 2025.
Are Indian companies ensuring safety of gig workers this summer?
As summer temperatures soar, India's gig economy is facing a major challenge.
Blinkit now delivers Airtel SIM cards—Here's how to get one
In a first for India's telecom industry, Bharti Airtel has partnered with quick commerce platform Blinkit to provide 10-minute doorstep delivery of SIM cards.
Zepto's new 'Daily' subscription service available for just ₹1
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is shutting down its subscription service 'Zepto Pass.'
Zomato and Blinkit CEOs earn praise for their Holi gesture
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal celebrated Holi by distributing sweets to his delivery partners.
Blinkit, Zepto hike commissions to boost per-order revenue
Top quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Zepto are raising the commissions they charge. The move comes as they look to boost revenue amid cut-throat competition and a push for profitability.
Beyond iPhones! Blinkit now delivers Apple products in 10 minutes
Blinkit, one of the top quick-commerce platforms, has announced its latest service of delivering Apple products in 10 minutes.
'Strategic blunder': Tata concerned over BigBasket's performance in quick commerce
Tata Sons is unhappy with the slow growth of its subsidiary BigBasket in the booming quick commerce space.
Why Zomato changed its name to 'Eternal'
Leading online food delivery firm Zomato has officially rebranded itself as Eternal, and the company's board has approved the same.
Blinkit now delivers digital gift cards instantly: How to buy
Blinkit, India's leading online grocery delivery platform, has announced a strategic partnership with GyFTR.
Blinkit now delivers your Xiaomi, Nokia phones in 10 minutes
Leading quick-commerce company Blinkit has announced a strategic partnership with smartphone makers Xiaomi and Nokia.
Zomato crashes 8% as analysts downgrade stock following Q3 results
Market analysts are revising stock price targets downward for Zomato after the food delivery giant posted a mixed performance in the third quarter (Q3) of 2024.
Zomato's Q3 results: Net profit plunges 57%, revenue up 64%
Zomato has reported a massive 57% decline in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2025.
Zomato invests ₹500cr in its quick commerce division Blinkit
Food delivery giant Zomato has pumped in another ₹500 crore into its quick commerce arm, Blinkit.
Blinkit caters to Kumbh Mela pilgrims, delivering essentials in minutes
Leading quick-commerce platform Blinkit has set up a pop-up store at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj.
Blinkit strives for two wins with Bistro—tasty food, timely deliveries
Blinkit has announced the launch of its food delivery service called 'Bistro,' promising to deliver high-quality meals in just 10 minutes.
Blinkit challenges Amazon, Flipkart with rapid delivery of laptops, printers
Blinkit has expanded its service in order to deliver electronics like laptops, monitors, and printers, in 10 minutes.
Zomato will now deliver your food in just 15 minutes
Gurugram-based online food aggregator Zomato has launched a 15-minute food delivery service in India.
Blinkit-rival Zepto plans to file for IPO in Q1 2025
Zepto, a leading player in the quick-commerce space, is gearing up to file for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in March or April this year, as per The Economic Times.
'Must meet...': Piyush Goyal cautions Blinkit regarding 10-minute ambulance service
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has asked quick commerce firm Blinkit to ensure that its newly launched 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram meets all legal requirements.
'Impressed': Tech entrepreneurs praise Blinkit for its 10-minute ambulance service
Blinkit, known for its lightning-fast grocery delivery services, has now entered the healthcare space by introducing a 10-minute ambulance service in Gurugram.
Chips, chocolates: What Indians ordered online on New Year's Eve
The arrival of 2025 was celebrated at home across India, and quick commerce platforms like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart saw a spike in demand for party essentials.
Blinkit's CEO Albinder Dhindsa might deliver your order today
Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO of Blinkit, traded his executive position for that of a delivery agent on New Year's Eve.
Swiggy Instamart-rival Blinkit launches large order fleet in Delhi, Gurugram
Blinkit, a popular quick commerce platform in India, has launched a large order fleet in Delhi and Gurugram.
You can order food, medicines on BigBasket from 2025
BigBasket, a popular quick commerce platform in India, is gearing up to expand its services in 2025.
You can now delete your order history on Blinkit
Popular quick commerce platform Blinkit now allows users to delete orders from their order history.
2024's top-selling items on Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart: Chips, colas etc.
In 2024, the landscape of quick commerce in India has been dominated by a surprising array of products, with chips, colas, and condoms emerging as top sellers on Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.
Blinkit appoints former Flipkart executive as its CFO
Zomato's quick commerce arm Blinkit has hired Vipin Kapooria as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Kapooria was the Vice President of Business Finance at Flipkart.
Meet 'Bistro,' Blinkit's 10-minute food delivery rival to Zepto Cafe
Blinkit, a Zomato-owned quick commerce company, has launched a new food delivery app called 'Bistro.'
Zomato too slow? Zepto's new app delivers food in 10!
Zepto, a major player in the quick commerce space, has announced plans to launch a standalone app for its 10-minute food delivery service, Zepto Cafe.
Amazon India is offering 15-minute delivery service in this city
Amazon has initiated a trial run of its quick commerce service, "Tez," in India, aiming to deliver groceries and other essentials within 15 minutes.
Your Swiggy Instamart orders may become costlier soon
Swiggy, a major player in the food and grocery delivery space, is considering raising delivery charges for its quick commerce arm, Instamart.
Amazon India to launch 'Tez' quick commerce service in December
Amazon India is gearing up to launch its quick commerce delivery service, tentatively called 'Tez,' by late December or early next year.
Dhanteras: Blinkit, BigBasket delivering gold coins in just 10 minutes
Quick commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, BigBasket and Zepto are promising to deliver gold and silver coins to customers in 10 minutes on the occasion of Dhanteras today.
Blinkit now offers EMI payment option for orders above ₹2,999
Blinkit, one of the top Indian quick-commerce companies, has launched an Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) payment option for its customers.