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Induction cooktops sell out in India as LPG crisis deepens
India is facing an LPG supply crisis, with induction cooktops flying off the shelves on quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.
Deepinder Goyal forgoes ₹1,000cr ESOPs as he exits Eternal
Deepinder Goyal, the billionaire founder of Eternal, has decided to forfeit over ₹1,000 crore worth of unvested employee stock options (ESOPs) as he steps down from his role as Group CEO.
Eternal reports ₹102cr Q3 profit as revenue jumps 200%
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato, has reported a whopping 73% year-on-year (YoY) increase in its consolidated profit for the October-December quarter.
Deepinder Goyal resigns as Eternal CEO, Blinkit boss takes helm
Deepinder Goyal has announced his resignation as the CEO of Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit. His departure will take effect on February 1, 2026.
Why did government ask Blinkit, Zepto to drop '10-minute' promise
India's leading quick commerce platforms have changed their marketing strategies after the Union Labour Ministry raised concerns over rider safety and working conditions.
Blinkit shows distance to nearest store after 10-minute delivery removal
Blinkit, a quick commerce platform owned by Eternal, has started displaying the distance to its nearest 'dark store' on its app.
Indians don't want 10-minute delivery: Survey
A recent survey conducted by LocalCircles has revealed that a significant portion of Indians don't want their products delivered in 10 minutes.
Blinkit drops 10-minute delivery commitment in India
Blinkit, a leading player in the quick commerce space, is set to ditch its "10-minute delivery" branding.
Why Deepinder Goyal considered asking Albinder Dhindsa to leave Blinkit
Deepinder Goyal, the founder and CEO of Eternal, which owns Zomato and Blinkit, has revealed that he once thought about asking Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO and founder of Blinkit, to step down.
Zomato, Swiggy pay gig works ₹100cr amid NYE orders surge
Food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, along with quick commerce start-ups like Blinkit and Zepto, have paid over ₹100 crore to gig workers on New Year's Eve (NYE).
Zomato, Blinkit deliver record 75L orders on New Year's Eve
Zomato and Blinkit, two major players in the Indian food delivery and quick commerce sectors, have set a new record by delivering over 75 lakh orders on New Year's Eve.
Watch: Blinkit delivery worker brutally assaulted by duo in Nagpur
A Blinkit delivery worker was brutally assaulted in Nagpur, Maharashtra, after a minor road incident.
Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto increase delivery incentives amid gig workers' strike
Swiggy and Zomato have increased their delivery incentives during peak hours and year-end days.
Why your Zomato, Swiggy orders may not arrive today
A nationwide strike by gig workers is set to affect Zomato and Swiggy's food delivery services in India today.
Eternal shares plunge to 5-month low: Here we decode why
Shares of Eternal have hit a 5-month low today.
Amazon Now delivers your groceries in Gurugram in 10 minutes
Amazon India has extended its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to Gurugram.
Why Blinkit has been fined ₹5L in Noida
The Noida Authority has slapped a ₹5 lakh fine on a cloud kitchen run by Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd, the parent company of popular quick-commerce platform Blinkit.
Blinkit now lets you add items after placing an order
Blinkit, a leading quick commerce platform, has launched a new feature that allows customers to add more items to their cart even after placing an order.
Swiggy, Zepto race for ₹15,000cr public market funding
The battle for quick commerce market share is heating up as Swiggy and Zepto prepare to tap into public markets. The potential fundraises could total as much as ₹15,000 crore.
Blinkit, Zepto drive festive sales surge for India's D2C brands
India's direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are witnessing unprecedented growth during the festive season, thanks to a surge in online demand and quick commerce-led purchases.
Eternal's Q2 results: Net profit declines 63% YoY to ₹65cr
Eternal Ltd, formerly known as Zomato, has reported a 63% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the second quarter of FY26.
Blinkit faces disruptions at major warehouses amid festive demand surge
India's leading quick commerce platform, Blinkit, is facing major disruptions at its large warehouses in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Haryana, according to The Economic Times.
'No shortcuts': Blinkit's CEO warns brands against fraudsters
Albinder Dhindsa, the CEO of Blinkit, has issued a warning to brands over the increasing fraudulent activities in product listings on his platform.
Blinkit, Thomas Cook team up for instant forex card delivery
Thomas Cook India has teamed up with Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, to offer doorstep delivery of "borderless multicurrency cards."
Mumbai: Amazon now delivers your groceries in just 10 minutes
Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to Mumbai. The move comes after successful launches in Bengaluru and Delhi.
Blinkit, Zepto to hit whopping 1B annual orders by Diwali
The quick commerce sector, which is still in its infancy, is on track to hit one billion (100 crore) annual orders by Diwali this year.
Quick commerce platforms expand luxury offerings ahead of festive season
Leading quick commerce platforms are ramping up their luxury product offerings ahead of the festive season.
Swiggy's own snacks and beverages are now available on Instamart
A private-label packaged food brand, Noice, has debuted on Instamart, and it is marketed by Scootsy Logistics, a subsidiary of Swiggy.
Zomato parent Eternal hit with GST demand worth ₹40cr
Eternal, the parent company of popular brands Zomato and Blinkit, has been hit with a hefty GST demand by Bengaluru tax authorities.
Blinkit now delivers powered spectacles from Lenskart in 10 minutes
Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, has announced a partnership with Lenskart to offer speedy deliveries of powered spectacles.
Zomato changes its parental leave policy: How it affects employees
Eternal, the parent company of food ordering and delivery platform Zomato and quick commerce service Blinkit, has announced a new structure for its 26-week parental leave.
Zepto redesigns app to remove 'dark patterns' under regulatory pressure
Zepto, a major e-commerce player, has revamped its app by removing certain interface elements that were flagged by customers as "dark patterns."
Zepto will now deliver your medicines in just 10 minutes
Zepto, a quick commerce platform, has launched a new service called Zepto Pharmacy. The innovative offering promises to deliver essential medicines within just 10 minutes.
Raksha Bandhan drives sales surge for quick commerce platforms
As the festive season kicks in, quick commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in demand for rakhis and gifts for Raksha Bandhan.
Blinkit now delivers your prescription medicines in just 10 minutes
Blinkit, a popular quick commerce platform in India, has started a pilot project to deliver prescription medicines in select areas of Bengaluru.
Blinkit expands 10-minute ambulance service with in-house paramedic training
Blinkit is enhancing its 10-minute ambulance service, currently operational in Gurugram.
Swiggy gains 5% as Blinkit Q1 results lift sector sentiment
Swiggy's stock price saw a surge of 4.9% to ₹412 today, thanks to growing investor confidence in the online food delivery and quick commerce sectors.
Eternal shares surge 11%: What is behind today's rally?
Eternal Ltd, formerly Zomato, witnessed its shares hitting the upper circuit in early trading on Tuesday. At the time of writing, Eternal stock was up 11% at ₹301.2.
Eternal announces 'Blinkit Foods' to take on Zepto Cafe
Eternal, the parent firm of Zomato and Blinkit, has announced the incorporation of a new wholly-owned subsidiary called Blinkit Foods.
Zomato parent Eternal's Q1 profit falls 90% despite revenue surge
Eternal Ltd, the parent firm of Zomato and Blinkit, has reported a massive 90% year-on-year decline in its quarterly profit after tax (PAT).
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.