Blinkit: News
19 Dec 2024
ZomatoBlinkit 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.
13 Dec 2024
Deepinder GoyalMeet '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.'
11 Dec 2024
SwiggyZomato 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.
10 Dec 2024
AmazonAmazon 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.
04 Dec 2024
SwiggyYour 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.
25 Nov 2024
AmazonAmazon 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.
29 Oct 2024
BigBasketDhanteras: 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.
24 Oct 2024
XBlinkit 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.
22 Oct 2024
ZomatoZomato's Q2 net profit surges by 389% to ₹176 crore
Leading food delivery platform Zomato has reported a whopping jump in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY25.
21 Oct 2024
Competition Commission of IndiaFMCG distributors request Indian regulator to investigate quick commerce platforms
The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF), India's largest association of retail distributors, has requested Competition Commission of India (CCI) to probe the business practices of Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.
21 Oct 2024
E-commerceBlinkit will deliver jewelry in 30 minutes from next year
Blinkit, Zomato's quick commerce platform, is looking to launch a new category of high-value items (like jewelry) with a 30-minute delivery time.
18 Oct 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Zomato considers raising ₹8,500 crore through institutional share sale
Leading food delivery platform Zomato is scheduled to hold a board meeting on October 22.
15 Oct 2024
Deepinder GoyalZomato revives Xtreme: Hyperlocal delivery service returns in new avatar
Prominent food delivery giant Zomato is gearing up to bring back its hyperlocal logistics service, Zomato Xtreme.
15 Oct 2024
FlipkartBlinkit imposes 2-month notice period policy to prevent employee poaching
Blinkit, a major player in the quick commerce space, has updated its employment contracts to include a notice period of up to two months for senior employees.
08 Oct 2024
JioMartReliance Retail joins quick commerce fray, offers free delivery
Reliance Retail is entering the quick commerce space, giving a tough competition to established players like Zepto, Zomato's Blinkit and Swiggy's Instamart.
30 Sep 2024
SwiggyNow order from Swiggy Instamart 24/7 with no delivery charges
Swiggy Instamart has rolled out a 24/7 free delivery service in the Delhi-NCR area, vowing to deliver your goods in just 10-15 minutes.
20 Sep 2024
AppleWhy wait in queue? Get iPhone 16 delivered in 10-minutes!
While large crowds gather at Apple stores to buy the new iPhone 16 series, quick commerce platforms like Blinkit are promising ultra-fast delivery for these devices at your doorstep.
05 Sep 2024
BigBasketTata's BigBasket shifting focus to quick commerce, competing against Blinkit
Tata-owned BigBasket is set to integrate its subscription service, BBdaily, into the primary BigBasket app in the coming months.
05 Sep 2024
JP MorganZomato shares surge nearly 8%: What's driving the rally?
Zomato's share price experienced a significant boost of nearly 8% in early morning trading today, reaching ₹261.60 per share.
30 Aug 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Zepto's valuation surges to $5 billion ahead of IPO
Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce sector, has successfully raised $340 million in a follow-on funding round.
27 Aug 2024
BigBasketBigBasket to open 600 dark stores to rival Zepto, Blinkit
BigBasket, a Tata-owned company, is preparing to strengthen its position in the quick commerce sector dominated by Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
17 Aug 2024
GermanyBlinkit goes global for Raksha Bandhan, promises 10-minute delivery
Blinkit has expanded its services to international markets till August 19 in celebration of Raksha Bandhan.
14 Aug 2024
AmazonZepto hits $5 billion valuation as it closes $340M round
Zepto, an Indian quick commerce start-up, has successfully secured $340 million in a Series G funding round.
12 Aug 2024
ZeptoZepto eyes $5 billion valuation in new $310M funding round
Mumbai-based quick-commerce firm, Zepto, is gearing up for a significant funding round of $310 million.
09 Aug 2024
DelhiNeed passport photos fast? Blinkit has you covered
Blinkit, a leading quick commerce platform, has launched a new service offering fast delivery of passport-sized photos.
08 Aug 2024
Bhavish AggarwalRobots to handle dark stores in Ola's quick commerce plan
Ola, a prominent player in the ride-hailing industry, is preparing to make its mark in the quick commerce sector.
06 Aug 2024
AmazonAmazon India's chief steps down amid rising market competition
Manish Tiwary, the head of Amazon's operations in India, has resigned from his position. He took over as country manager in late 2020.
01 Aug 2024
ZomatoZomato's Q1 FY25 profit surges 126 times to over ₹250cr
Zomato, a leading online food delivery platform, has reported a significant surge in its net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year (FY) 2025.
11 Jul 2024
ZeptoZepto issues clarification after 100g coriander sold for ₹141
All hell broke loose on social media on Wednesday when netizens found out that coriander (dhaniya), which is almost always given free by vegetable vendors, was being sold for ₹141 for 100g on Zepto.
20 Jun 2024
Air IndiaUnusual items found in recent food, online deliveries in India
In a series of unsettling incidents, customers across India have reported finding bizarre items in their food and online orders.
13 Jun 2024
BusinessBlinkit-rival Zepto to raise $650 million at $3.5 billion valuation
Zepto, a leading instant grocery delivery startup, is set to raise approximately $650 million from both existing and new investors.
12 Jun 2024
SwiggyZomato invests ₹300 crore in Blinkit amid quick commerce battle
Zomato, a leading food delivery platform, has announced a fresh investment of ₹300 crore in its subsidiary, Blinkit.
31 May 2024
JioMartZomato shares tank 5% following Macquarie's downbeat forecast
Zomato, a leading food delivery platform in India, experienced a more than 5% drop in its share price on Friday.
29 May 2024
JioMartJioMart launching sub-30-minute delivery service to rival Blinkit and Zepto
Reliance Industries is reportedly preparing to enter the quick commerce market with its subsidiary, JioMart, planning to introduce an under-30-minute delivery service.
13 May 2024
UberZomato reports Q4 profit of ₹175 crore, revenue grows 73%
Zomato, a leading food delivery platform, has announced a consolidated net profit of ₹175 crore for the quarter ending March 31, 2024.
13 May 2024
ZomatoZomato achieves biggest ever order volume on Mother's Day
Zomato reported an unprecedented volume of orders on Mother's Day, surpassing even the numbers seen on New Year's Eve, as stated by CEO Deepinder Goyal.
29 Apr 2024
FlipkartSony PS5 Slim gets cheaper by ₹5,000; now costs ₹49,990
Sony has announced a "Summer Sale" for its recently launched PlayStation 5 Slim in India.
26 Apr 2024
Goldman SachsBlinkit more valuable than Zomato's food delivery business: Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs, a leading brokerage firm, has revealed that the value of Zomato's quick commerce venture, Blinkit, has exceeded its main food delivery business.
22 Apr 2024
ZomatoZomato increases platform fee by 25%, halts Intercity Legends service
Zomato has announced a 25% increase in its platform fee, taking it to ₹5 per order, ahead of its financial results for the March quarter.
05 Apr 2024
SonySony PS5 Slim now available via Blinkit starting at ₹45,000
Sony recently launched the PlayStation 5 Slim in the Indian market after introducing it in the US last year.
02 Apr 2024
BusinessZepto seeks $300M in fresh funding at nearly $3B valuation
Mumbai-based quick commerce start-up Zepto is reportedly in early-stage discussions for a funding round that could potentially raise at least $300 million from international investors.
07 Mar 2024
FlipkartFlipkart to enter quick commerce sector, compete with Blinkit, Zepto
Flipkart is gearing up to enter the quick commerce sector by offering instant delivery services to its customers on the lines of Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto.
25 Jan 2024
SamsungSamsung's Galaxy S24 series available on Blinkit for 10-minute delivery
Quick delivery app Blinkit has revealed that Samsung's newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S24 series, are now available on its platform.
22 Sep 2023
ZomatoBlinkit partners with Apple reseller for lightning-fast iPhone 15 deliveries
Blinkit, a subsidiary of Zomato has partnered with Apple premium reseller Unicorn, to deliver the iPhone 15 series in under 10 minutes.
03 Aug 2023
ZomatoAfter years of losses, Zomato posts profit for first time
Zomato, India's online food delivery giant, has achieved its first-ever quarterly profit in Q1 2023, reporting a net profit of Rs. 2 crore.
20 Aug 2022
ZomatoYou can now order printouts from Blinkit: Here's how
Blinkit, the Zomato-owned grocery delivery app, has launched a new service to make it stand out in the crowded quick commerce segment - delivery of printouts.
05 Aug 2022
Zomato#NewsBytesExplainer: Why are investors like Uber, Tiger Global quitting Zomato
Zomato has been going through a series of crests and troughs over the last few weeks.
01 Aug 2022
ZomatoZomato plans new parent organization 'Eternal' with multiple-CEO structure
Zomato is internally rebranding itself as "Eternal' and plans to have separate CEOs for each of its companies.
