Tag Archives: Blinkit

Blinkit, the quick-commerce platform, has taken a pioneering step in emergency healthcare by launching a 10-minute ambulance delivery service in Gurgaon. Residents can now summon an ambulance equipped with life-saving equipment via the Blinkit app, ensuring swift medical assistance during critical moments.

Amazon India is gearing up to launch its quick commerce service, codenamed Tez, by late December or early next year, marking the company's first venture into the quick commerce space globally. This move is set to put Amazon in direct competition with established players in the sector, including Zepto, Zomato’s Blinkit, and Swiggy’s Instamart, which currently dominate the market.

In a clever marketing move, a coconut vendor in Bengaluru has gained attention with a viral advertisement highlighting the price difference between local coconut prices and those on quick commerce apps like Zepto, Blinkit, and BigBasket. The vendor's poster claims that while these apps charge customers between ₹70 and ₹80 for a single coconut, shoppers can buy it at the local shop for just ₹55.

A customer, Mohit Jain, has raised serious allegations against the quick-commerce platform Blinkit, claiming he received a 0.5-gram gold coin instead of the 1-gram gold coin he ordered for Dhanteras. Jain also ordered a 10-gram silver coin from Malabar Gold and Diamonds, but the discrepancy has left him feeling scammed.

As India embarks on its grand festive season, which culminates with Diwali, quick commerce platforms Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart have reported remarkable sales milestones during Raksha Bandhan 2024. Both companies surpassed their 2023 performance, reflecting the growing reliance on these platforms for festival shopping.

In a significant valuation update, Goldman Sachs has placed Blinkit, the quick commerce startup acquired by Zomato in 2022, at a higher value than Zomato's food delivery business. This valuation shift underscores Blinkit's impressive performance and potential within the market.

As the festival of colors, Holi, approaches, online shopping trends witness a significant surge, particularly in essential products like coconut oil. Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa recently shared insights into the booming sales during the festive season, highlighting the company's record-breaking orders per minute (OPM) and the spike in coconut oil sales.