Blinkit goes global for Raksha Bandhan, promises 10-minute delivery
What's the story
Blinkit has expanded its services to international markets till August 19 in celebration of Raksha Bandhan.
The company's co-founder and CEO, Albinder Dhindsa, announced this development on X.
This new feature allows customers residing overseas to send rakhis and gifts to their siblings in India. Blinkit has pledged to deliver orders within 10 minutes of placement.
Service
Company's new strategy
This swift delivery commitment is a significant part of the company's strategy as it ventures into global markets.
Dhindsa, in his announcement, emphasized this aspect by stating, "Folks living abroad can now place orders on Blinkit to send Rakhis and gifts to their siblings in India and we'll deliver in 10 minutes!"
Global reach
Where is the service available?
Blinkit's international service is accessible from several countries including the USA, Netherlands, Canada, Germany, France, and Japan.
This wide reach indicates the company's ambition to cater to a diverse customer base across different continents.
The move marks a significant milestone in Blinkit's journey since its inception in 2013 by Dhindsa.