Swiggy Instamart glitch offers users up to ₹5L 'free cash'
What's the story
Swiggy's Instamart, a popular online grocery delivery platform, recently suffered a technical glitch that allegedly offered users up to ₹5 lakh in free cash.
The problem was first flagged in a Reddit post, which revealed that some users had received unexpected cash discounts between ₹4,000 and ₹5 lakh.
The discounts were successfully applied to their orders on the platform.
Public response
User reactions to the incident
The Reddit post had a screenshot of Swiggy's message saying, "Enjoy ₹5,00,000 free cash, applied on your order above ₹199." This revelation led to widespread discussions on social media platforms.
While some users were skeptical about the authenticity of these discounts, others speculated it could be a marketing strategy by the company.
The post also claimed Swiggy reached out to customers after delivery, asking to return items bought during this glitch period.
Official statement
Swiggy yet to comment
So far, Swiggy has not released any official statement on the matter. The company's response is awaited by users who have either been impacted by the glitch or are interested in knowing what it means.
The Reddit thread continues to draw attention and comments from users, who are surprised and curious about this unexpected turn of events on the quick commerce platform.