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Goyal said India’s food delivery and quick commerce platforms were enabling economic mobility at a time when formal job creation remains constrained

Asked Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa to step down twice after acquisition, says Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal

Zomato acquired Blinkit, then known as Grofers, in 2022 for Rs 4,447 crore, or about $568 million at the time, in an all-stock deal

After delivery worker strikes, Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal defends gig pay model with earnings, safety data

The defence follows nationwide delivery worker strikes in late December that triggered renewed scrutiny of platform pay, safety and working conditions, even as food delivery and quick commerce firms reported largely business-as-usual operations during the New Year rush.

Zomato, Blinkit saw record deliveries on New Year’s Eve despite strike calls: Eternal CEO Deepinder Goyal

The record performance comes as rival Swiggy also reported a record surge in New Year’s Eve sales, despite gig worker unions claiming widespread participation by delivery workers in strike calls on December 31.

Blinkit delivery boy brutally assaulted, video surfaces amid gig workers' strike

Although, the exact reason for the altercation is unclear but the video is being shared with claims that the altercation followed a minor collision on the road.

Eternal shares fall 2.5% to hit five-month low as Blinkit CFO resigns

Vipin Kapooria, chief financial officer of Blinkit, has resigned and is expected to return to his former employer, e-commerce giant Flipkart, Moneycontrol reported citing sources

Blinkit CFO Vipin Kapooria quits in about a year since taking over; likely to rejoin Flipkart

Kapooria, appointed around October 2024, was Blinkit's first full-time CFO since 2022. He has now quit to rejoin Flipkart, marking his third stint with the e-commerce major, just ahead of its IPO, sources told Moneycontrol

Zepto’s FY25 loss widens 177% to Rs 3,367 crore, total sales jump 129%

The results mark a high-burn scale-up year for Zepto, coming ahead of its planned IPO filing and amid rising competitive intensity in India’s quick commerce market.

Blinkit delivery man earns Rs 763 after delivering 28 orders in 15 hours. Watch

Elaborating more on the nature of his job and earnings, the delivery executive said, 'When there are orders available, it's easy to earn more.' But his viral video triggered a discussion on the 'flawed business model' and on who should pay more -- the company or the customers.

Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto now hold over Rs 40,000 crore in cash as quick commerce race heats up

A Moneycontrol analysis shows that the three firms have burned nearly Rs 9,000 crore over the past year. Amazon joined the capital-raise party with an expanded $35 billion cheque for India as it doubles down on cloud, commerce and AI investments in the region.

Blinkit CEO warns India’s quick commerce bubble may be close to bursting

Global investors including SoftBank Group Corp., Temasek Holdings Pte. and Middle Eastern sovereign funds have poured billions into the sector

Blinkit-parent Eternal injects Rs 600 crore into quick commerce arm amid intensifying competition

The latest capital infusion comes as Blinkit ramps up dark-store expansion and rivals Zepto and Swiggy arm themselves with fresh capital, setting the stage for the most aggressive phase of competition in India’s quick-commerce market.

Govt may weigh action as Amazon delays dark-pattern declaration

Authorities will continue monitoring grievance channels such as the national consumer helpline. If complaints pour in, punitive action could follow.

Quick commerce players tamp down on dark store expansion, shift focus to efficient utilisation

While dark store expansion seems to be moderating currently, analysts believe that with quick-commerce players' latest fundraising plans, competitive intensity in the industry may see a revival in the coming quarters

Swiggy's Instamart, Zepto scrap handling charges, lower delivery fee thresholds as competition heats up

Swiggy, Zepto and Instamart follow Amazon’s quick commerce playbook via Amazon Now, which has already been offering zero miscellaneous charges to attract users in Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR.

Swiggy to consider raising Rs 10,000 crore on Nov 7 via QIP amid increasing competitive intensity in quick commerce

The proposed Rs 10,000-crore QIP comes as rivals Zepto and Blinkit expand aggressively and new entrants like Reliance and Flipkart intensify competition in quick commerce.

Blinkit, Instamart, other quick commerce firms brace for higher competitive intensity after Zepto’s $450 mn fundraise: Analysts

Analysts say competitive pressure in India’s quick commerce space has been rising for several quarters, and Zepto’s recent fundraise is set to sharpen it further as Blinkit doubles store count, Instamart leans on discounts, and Reliance, Flipkart and Amazon expand into new city tiers

Blinkit to set up 3,000 dark stores by March 2027, says CEO Albinder Dhindsa

The quick commerce platform is doubling down on store density in India’s biggest cities even as rivals Swiggy, Zepto, Flipkart and Amazon intensify the battle for faster deliveries.

GST on delivery charges impacted Zomato’s growth, says Eternal CFO Akshant Goyal

Eternal expects demand recovery in Blinkit from Q3FY26 after GST rate cuts on essentials, but food delivery growth took a short-term hit as the new levy was passed on to customers.

Govt leans on quick commerce for real-time price checks after GST rate cuts

Platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy’s Instamart, and Zepto have also been asked by the government to showcase savings made on account of the GST rate cuts, sources said, adding that this strategy is key to ensuring that tax reductions are leading to lower retail prices on a daily basis.

Quick commerce firms struggle to secure prime dark store locations in metros, face worker crunch

With most prime catchments in metros already taken, quick commerce firms are contending with soaring vacancy rates and high churn at dark stores, even as new vertical players crowd into the market.

Zomato hikes platform fee to Rs 12 to boost profitability amid festival season rush

The company has also begun testing a Rs 50 'VIP Mode' in select locations that promises faster deliveries, priority riders, and a concierge-style service for select top customers.

Quick commerce is ramping up luxury lineup as battle intensifies for festive demand

Platforms are looking to profit from the better economics in these categories. Premium stock-keeping units (SKUs) not only have higher ticket sizes but also offer better margins.

Quick commerce investments in Flipkart, Myntra pressure Walmart International’s profit margins

Walmart is betting big on 15-minute fulfilment in India, even as rising infrastructure and discounting costs test the profitability of its international arm

D2C brands pile in inventory, double ad spends on quick commerce amid festive rush

D2C brands are rushing to load warehouses, bundle festive SKUs and jostle for visibility on Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart, even as staffing shortages slow down restocking and push up ad costs.