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Festive season is underway and with barely a day left in Diwali, things are in full swing. On the occasion of <keyword id="23288581" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dhanteras" source="keywords">Dhanteras</keyword> yesterday, quick commerce platforms like <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Blinkit" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blinkit" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blinkit">Blinkit</keyword>, Zepto and <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy-instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword> were selling gold and silver coins, promising deliveries of the same within minutes. However, for a Delhi resident, ordering a <keyword id="21592794" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gold-coin" source="keywords">gold coin</keyword> on Blinkit didn't go as expected. <keyword id="21245638" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mohit-jain" source="keywords">Mohit Jain</keyword>, hailing from Delhi, recently shared his dissatisfaction after allegedly receiving the wrong item. According to a post on X, Jain claims he ordered a 1-gram gold coin along with a 10-gram silver coin on Blinkit, only to discover a 0.5-gram gold coin in the package instead. According to Jain, the order was prepaid, and he wasn’t home at the time of delivery, so he had his younger brother handle the transaction. After providing his brother with the necessary OTP, Jain was confident everything was okay. However, upon returning home 20 minutes later, he was dismayed to find the wrong coin in the delivery—an issue that only grew as he tried to resolve it. In a detailed post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Jain explained how he ordered 1 gm gold coin, but what he received was a 0.5 gm <keyword id="20650343" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Malabar-Gold" source="keywords">Malabar Gold</keyword> coin with a rose design instead. Jain added that he reached out to the delivery agent and "almost cried". "I ordered 1 gm gold coin from blinkit, along with the 1gm silver coin. It was all prepaid. I wasn't there at home to receive the order, so I gave the otp to my younger brother to get it received. After 20 mins I reached home and saw wrong item was delivered I. I got 0.5gm Malabar gold coin (rose design). What I ordered was 1 gm Mata lakshmi gold coin," he wrote. Jain’s struggle didn’t end with the delivery mix-up. By the time he tried to address the issue, the 20-minute return window for the product had expired. Attempts to get in touch with Blinkit’s customer support proved equally frustrating. Jain shared screenshots of his conversation with Blinkit’s customer service team, where the automated response informed him that the return window had closed and suggested only that he “provide feedback to help improve services.” He added, "I couldn't contact any support executive. I called the delivery executive and literally cried while talking to him. He has the photos of coin before the delivery but he said that he can't do anything even after knowing that he delivered the wrong item. I do have CCTV footages too of getting wrong item delivered. Also It was the first and last time of me ordering something so expensive from blinkit as their customer support is pathetic, have to chat with AI bots." In an attempt to back up his claim, Jain also reviewed CCTV footage from his home that showed the delivery of the incorrect item. He posted images of both the 0.5-gram coin he received and the screenshot of his original order, which clearly displayed the request for a 1-gram coin featuring <keyword id="20375971" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="goddess-lakshmi" source="keywords">Goddess Lakshmi</keyword>. His tweet quickly gained traction, capturing the attention of other Blinkit users and sparking discussions about the platform’s handling of high-value items.

'I was scammed, cried while talking to delivery executive': Man orders gold coin from Blinkit, claims to receive wrong item

Back in the good old days, going to the grocery store or the supermarket for a last-minute errand was commonplace. However, in 2024, <keyword id="19963428" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-commerce" source="keywords">quick commerce</keyword> apps like <keyword id="19939134" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zepto" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zepto" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zepto">Zepto</keyword>, <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blinkit" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blinkit" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blinkit">Blinkit</keyword> and <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Swiggy-Instamart" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Swiggy Instamart" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Swiggy Instamart">Swiggy Instamart</keyword> have made lives easier in India. Need some supplies for a party that was planned minutes ago? You got it. Out of milk or vegetables? No problem. Almost any grievance can be solved by these apps and they keep on adding new features to enhance customer experience. But at times, things go awry and what starts as a simple delivery can spark public outcry. Let us take a look at some recent incidents where quick commerce platforms missed the mark, causing waves across social media. <h2>Big Basket’s combo gone wrong </h2> <keyword id="19939136" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="BigBasket" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BigBasket" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BigBasket">BigBasket</keyword> recently found itself the subject of social media chatter after a customer praised a unique discount combo: sanitary napkins paired with Kwality Walls vanilla ice cream. Meant to cater to the needs of women during menstruation, the combo drew both laughter and admiration from online users. “Well played, BigBasket,” the user wrote, tagging the platform and attaching screenshot of the combo she received. However, things took a bizarre turn when BigBasket responded with an apology, assuming the praise was a complaint. “We regret the inconvenience caused,” they wrote, requesting the customer’s contact details. The automated response ignited further humour online. Users quickly jumped in with comments like, “Bruh, she’s praising you, why are you sorry?” and “Bot life is so awkward.” What could have been a PR win for BigBasket turned into a comical misunderstanding that highlighted the sometimes robotic nature of customer service. <h2>Zepto’s <keyword id="23584077" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="I-Pill-notification" source="keywords">I-Pill notification</keyword> </h2> In Bengaluru, Zepto faced backlash after sending an inappropriate push notification to customer Pallavi Pareek. The message, reading, “I miss you, Pallavi. Says i-Pill emergency contraceptive pill,” followed by teary-eyed emojis, left Pallavi shocked. Given her professional work in diversity and inclusion, she took to LinkedIn to highlight the inappropriateness of the message, especially as she had never ordered the product. Pallavi’s post quickly went viral, with many users pointing out the dangers of insensitive messaging in quick commerce. Zepto swiftly issued an apology, acknowledging their error and promising to retrain their staff. While the company’s fast response tempered some of the outrage, the incident served as a stark reminder of the importance of responsible communication, especially in relation to sensitive products. <h2>Free tomato controversy </h2> In another curious incident, a Bengaluru-based product designer called out Swiggy Instamart for adding <keyword id="23540990" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="free-tomatoes" source="keywords">free tomatoes</keyword> to his order without consent. Chandra Ramanujan labelled it a “dark pattern”—a term used to describe deceptive design practices that manipulate user choices. Ramanujan took to social media to express his frustration: “I don’t want tomatoes, but I cannot remove them from my cart.” Though Swiggy wasn’t charging for the tomatoes, the incident raised broader questions about consumer autonomy in online shopping. Some users echoed Ramanujan’s concerns, stating that customers should always have the option to refuse freebies. Swiggy has yet to respond to the uproar, but the incident fuelled online discussions about transparency in e-commerce. <h2>Blinkit’s underwear mishap </h2> Last month, Priyansh, a Blinkit customer, ordered men’s underwear and received women’s bikini briefs instead. Unable to get a refund or return through customer service, Priyansh took to X, where his frustration quickly went viral. Blinkit’s failure to address the issue sparked discussions about the platform’s return policies, with many users calling for better customer support. Despite the widespread attention, Blinkit has remained silent, further aggravating the situation. As of now, Priyansh’s viral tweet, which has amassed millions of views, continues to serve as a cautionary tale for platforms ignoring customer grievances.

Free tomatoes to i-pill notification, recent quick commerce incidents that sparked outrage

Buying a new electronic gadget is no longer a hassle. Thanks to quick commerce <keyword id="19935862" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="platforms" source="keywords">platforms</keyword> like <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy-instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, <keyword id="19901323" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zomato" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zomato" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zomato">Zomato</keyword>’s <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="blinkit" source="keywords">Blinkit</keyword> and <keyword id="19939134" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zepto" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zepto" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zepto">Zepto</keyword>. The three platforms offer a range of products at competitive prices. Be it a pair of headphones, TWS earbuds, PC accessories or power-banks, the three platforms have ample choices. Let us take a look at some <keyword id="20303398" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gadgets" source="keywords">gadgets</keyword> that are available on all three platforms, and where they are cheapest. But before we go ahead, it is worth mentioning that all these gadgets were available at the below-mentioned prices on September 6, 2024, at Rohini, New Delhi. Now without any further ado, let’s dive right in. <h2>Nu Republic Party Box 16 soundbar </h2> The Nu Republic Party Box 16 soundbar promises 10 hours of music playtime. The soundbar is equipped with 50 mm drivers. The soundbar sports a classic slim design and comes with bluetooth 5.0. Price on Blinkit: Rs 999 Price on <keyword id="19896956" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Swiggy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Swiggy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Swiggy">Swiggy</keyword> <keyword id="20255906" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Instamart" source="keywords">Instamart</keyword>: Rs 999 Price on Zepto: Rs 849 MRP: 3,999 <h2>Boult Z40 Pro TWS earbuds </h2> These TWS earbuds from Boult launched last year and are equipped with 13 mm drivers. The earbuds come in a matte-finish case. They promise up to 100 hours of playtime and 45 ms latency. Price on Blinkit: 1,499 Price on Swiggy Instamart: Rs 1,559 Price on Zepto: Rs 1,599 MRP: Rs, 5,499 <h2>Nu Republic Creed Ultra smartwatch </h2> If you are looking for a budget smartwatch, all three platforms have the Nu Republic Creed Ultra smartwatch. The watch comes with an HD IPS display and IP67 water resistance rating. It also features a full metal body with up to 20 days of standby time. Price on Blinkit: Rs 999 Price on Swiggy Instamart: Rs 1,299 Price on Zepto: Rs 1,549 MRP: Rs 12,999 <h2>Nu Republic Transform-X Earbuds</h2> If you are looking for a TWS earbuds with a sporty design, this might be the one. The Nu Republic Transform-X earbuds feature ENC technology and promise up to 60 hours of playtomme. They are also equipped with 13 mm drivers. Price on Blinkit: Rs 1,499 Price on Swiggy Instamart: Rs 1,799 Price on Zepto: Rs 1,499 <h2>boAT Rockerz 255 Pro+ neckband</h2> If you like listening to music while working out or walking and are looking for suitable neckband earphones, the three platforms offer boAT Rockers 255 Pro+ neckband. Equipped with 10 mm drivers, the wireless earbuds promise up to 40 hours of playback time. They also feature an IPX7 water and sweat resistant rating. Price on Blinkit: Rs 1,599 Price on Swiggy Instamart: Rs 1,249 Price on Zepto: Rs 1,359 MRP: Rs 3,990

Zomato’s Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart or Zepto: Which platform is offering cheapest gadgets under Rs 2,000

<keyword id="19896956" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Swiggy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Swiggy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Swiggy">Swiggy</keyword>’s stock market debut has been awaited for a long time and recent reports suggest that the Bengaluru-based company is expected to raise more than USD 1 billion through its IPO. Reports also suggest that the company might soon file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the <keyword id="19901204" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Securities-and-Exchange-Board-of-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Securities and Exchange Board of India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Securities and Exchange Board of India">Securities and Exchange Board of India</keyword> (Sebi), potentially launching its IPO as early as this week. Meanwhile, Swiggy has been busy implementing several notable changes across its operations, probably to gear up for its IPO. From changing leadership to expanding Instamart’s reach, let us take a look some changes implemented by Swiggy in the last few months. <h2>Leadership overhaul </h2> One of the most significant shifts has been at <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy-Instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, the company's quick commerce arm. Swiggy appointed <keyword id="22954620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amitesh-Jha" source="keywords">Amitesh Jha</keyword>, a seasoned executive from Flipkart, as the new CEO of Instamart last month. This move marks the third leadership change for Instamart in just 18 months. As part of this transition, Phani Kishan, the outgoing head of Instamart, was announced to take on a broader role within Swiggy, overseeing the Central Growth unit and working closely with co-founder Sriharsha Majety on new initiatives. <h2>Expanding Instamart’s reach </h2> Swiggy Instamart has also been on an expansion spree, recently launching in 11 new cities across India, including Rajkot, Thrissur, and Kanpur. This expansion marks a strategic push into Tier 2 and 3 cities, broadening its customer base beyond metropolitan areas. The platform, which offers delivery of daily essentials in just 10 minutes, also said in a press release that it has seen encouraging results in these new locations. In Mangalore, for example, a new store achieved 1,000 orders in a single day faster than many larger cities. This localised approach, featuring partnerships with regional vendors, has enhanced Instamart’s appeal and efficiency in serving diverse customer needs. "Users across India already recognise the convenience Swiggy provides," Amitesh Jha said in a press release and added, "The enthusiastic demand from smaller towns and cities has been incredibly encouraging. Our expansion into these new locations marks a significant milestone, allowing even more people to experience the ease of having thousands of products—from everyday essentials to electronics and toys—delivered in just 10 minutes from both national and local brands." <h2>Changes in management </h2> Swiggy has also made notable changes in its management team recently. Himavant Srikrishna Kurnala, previously with Reliance Retail’s JioMart, was appointed as the head of product for Instamart earlier this year. His appointment is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the team ahead of the IPO. Other key hires include Mayank Rajvaidya, who has been named vice president of fruits and vegetables, and Manu Sasidharan, who joined as associate vice president of the FMCG category. These additions come in the wake of several high-profile departures from the company, signalling a recalibration of Swiggy’s leadership structure. <h2>Policy changes for restaurant partners </h2> Swiggy’s founder recently revealed that the decade-old startup partners with over 3 lakh restaurants today. And thus, when a policy change decision was announced that impacted restaurant partners directly, it made headlines. In a move to standardise its service fees, Swiggy extended its gross value service fee policy to restaurants in non-metro areas. This change, effective from August 14, involves charging a service fee on the gross value of orders, including GST and packaging fees. This adjustment was expected to lead to an increased commission for restaurant partners in smaller towns and cities. The policy shift aligns with the fees already applicable to restaurants in larger urban areas and reflects Swiggy’s efforts to streamline its revenue model. <h2>Converting into a public limited company </h2> To facilitate its upcoming IPO, Swiggy also transitioned from a private limited company to a public limited company. Earlier this year, Swiggy updated its name to <keyword id="23191546" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy-limited" source="keywords">Swiggy Limited</keyword>, removing the term 'Private' to better align with its public offering aspirations. This strategic move was intended to prepare the company for public investment and enhance its market presence. As Swiggy readies itself for its IPO, these changes underscore the company's commitment to growth, innovation, and adaptability. The upcoming listing marks a significant milestone in Swiggy’s journey, reflecting its ongoing evolution and strategic realignment in the competitive food delivery landscape.

Swiggy is preparing for its IPO soon: A look at some recent changes in the company

<keyword id="19896956" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy" source="keywords">Swiggy</keyword>'s quick commerce platform, <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="swiggy-instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, is expanding its reach across India, bringing its services to a total of 43 cities. The platform, which promises delivery of daily essentials in just 10 minutes, has recently launched in 11 new cities over the past two months, including Rajkot, Thrissur, <keyword id="19936741" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mangalore" source="keywords">Mangalore</keyword>, Kanpur, Udaipur, Warangal, Salem, Amritsar, <keyword id="19967908" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bhopal" source="keywords">Bhopal</keyword>, Varanasi, and Ludhiana. This marks a significant push into Tier 2 and 3 cities, reflecting the company’s strategy to grow beyond its strong presence in metropolitan areas. In these new locations, customers can order a wide variety of items, including groceries, electronics, beauty products, and home supplies, all delivered within a 10-minute timeframe. One of the key elements of Swiggy Instamart’s growth strategy is its partnership with local vendors and brands, ensuring that customers in each city have access to regionally relevant products. In Mangalore, for instance, popular local names like Narans Foods and Ideal Icecream are now available on the platform. In Bhopal, customers can order from local brands such as Top N Town Breads and Andaah, while residents in Thrissur can find products from Milma Milk and Navua Bakers. This localised approach has helped the company attract a broader customer base, catering to regional tastes while maintaining the convenience of quick commerce. The company says that it has seen positive results from its recent expansion into these smaller markets. In Mangalore, one of the newly launched cities, a Swiggy Instamart store reached 1,000 orders in a single day faster than in many larger cities. Thrissur also set a benchmark by processing over 1,000 orders in just four minutes. Even in challenging weather conditions, such as the rain in Bhopal, the platform maintained full service availability, with 40% of orders being delivered on time despite adverse conditions. Swiggy Instamart’s CEO, <keyword id="22954620" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amitesh-jha" source="keywords">Amitesh Jha</keyword>, noted the strong response from these smaller cities, stating that the enthusiastic demand has encouraged the platform to continue its expansion. "Users across India already recognize the convenience Swiggy provides," he said in a press release and added, "The enthusiastic demand from smaller towns and cities has been incredibly encouraging. Our expansion into these new locations marks a significant milestone, allowing even more people to experience the ease of having thousands of products—from everyday essentials to electronics and toys—delivered in just 10 minutes from both national and local brands." Looking ahead, Swiggy Instamart plans to deepen its presence in Tier 2 and 3 markets by expanding its network of dark stores—small, dedicated storage facilities used for rapid delivery. This move will help the platform manage the expected rise in demand during the upcoming festive season, a time when quick commerce services tend to see a spike in orders.

Swiggy Instamart launches in 11 new cities, says expansion in smaller markets has yielded positive results

There is no denying the fact that <keyword id="12724312" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-commerce" source="Orion">quick commerce</keyword> platforms like <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy-Instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blinkit" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blinkit" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blinkit">Blinkit</keyword> and <keyword id="19939134" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zepto" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zepto" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zepto">Zepto</keyword> have made life easier for us all. Be it planning a last-minute party or restocking your kitchen with regular <keyword id="20191825" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="groceries" source="keywords">groceries</keyword>, you can get almost anything on these platforms within minutes. The three platforms offer similar items but there is a slight difference in prices. So, if you are a regular shopper from any of these platforms and use them for buying groceries, here is some news for you. We compared the prices of a few grocery items on all three platforms and found out which one is offering items for a relatively cheaper price. Curious to know more? Well, read on! <h2>The grocery list </h2> First thing’s first, here is the full list of items that were used to compare prices across all three platforms: 1.Onion – 1 kg 2.Tomato – 1 kg 3.Potato – 1 kg 4.Milk – 1 litre 5.Butter – 500 grams 6.Eggs – Pack of 10 7.Bread – 1 packet 8.Cheese slices – Pack of 10 9.Ghee – 1 litre 10.Whole-wheat flour – 5 kg Also, it is to be noted that the location where these items were beingordered from is Rohini, New Delhi at 7:00 pm on August 27. Hence, the price of the items might vary depending on the region that you are living in. <h2>Swiggy, Zepto or Blinkit: A price comparison </h2> Now, coming to comparing the final bill of all three platforms. In Swiggy Instamart, the final bill (with Swiggy One membership) amounted to Rs 1,761 whereas on Zepto, the amount turned out to be Rs 1748. Blinkit, turned out to be the cheapest choice with bill amounting to Rs 1,740. <div type="image" title="Zepto (1)" msid="112862904" hostid="261"></div> We found out that the price of veggies was very similar in all three platforms and milk and bread costs exactly the same in all scenarios. Overall, there is not a lot of difference in prices but Blinkit stands the cheapest option out of all three. <h2>Here is a detailed look at what costs what on the three platforms: </h2> <table style="border-collapse:collapse;border:none;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook:1184;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt" class="redcator-table-advance"> <tbody><tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> S.No </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Item name and quantity </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Zepto </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Swiggy Instamart </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-left:none;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Blinkit </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 1 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Onion – 1 kg </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 59 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 58 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 59 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 2 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Tomato – 1 kg </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 64 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 64 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 64 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 3 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Potato – 1 kg </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 46 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 46 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 45 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 4 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Milk – 1 litre </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 68 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 68 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 68 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 5 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Butter – 500 grams </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 262 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 285 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 285 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 6 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Eggs – Pack of 10 </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 114 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 107 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 107 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 7 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Bread – 1 packet </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 50 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 50 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 50 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 8 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Cheese slices – Pack of 10 </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 141 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 159 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 136 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 9 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Ghee – 1 litre </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 626 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 619 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 618 </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:42.3pt;border:solid windowtext 1.0pt; border-top:none;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> 10 </td> <td style="width:138.0pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Whole-wheat flour – 5 kg </td> <td style="width:90.15pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 308 </td> <td style="width:104.95pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 298 </td> <td style="width:75.4pt;border-top:none;border-left: none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;border-right:solid windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt"> Rs 287 </td> </tr> </tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody><tbody></tbody></table> So, the next time you go grocery shopping on any of these platforms, you have an idea of how to plan things in a smarter way. Keep watching this space for more such stories.

Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, or Zomato's Blinkit: Which Quick commerce platform is offering cheapest grocery options right now

In 2024, grocery shopping is a thing of the past in India. Delivery platforms like <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy-Instamart" source="keywords">Swiggy Instamart</keyword>, <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blinkit" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blinkit" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blinkit">Blinkit</keyword> and <keyword id="19939134" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zepto" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Zepto" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Zepto">Zepto</keyword> have made life easier for millions of people by delivering regular household items at their doorsteps. Ran out of salt? Order it online. Ran out of flour? Order it online. Need some stationery items for your kid’s school project? It can be delivered too. The list is endless. <h2><keyword id="21384253" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Zepto-CEO" source="keywords">Zepto CEO</keyword> compares it with Zomato</h2> Zepto, which is newer when compared to Swiggy and Blinkit, is a popular choice in many areas. And its CEO and co-founder <keyword id="22736526" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aadit-Palica" source="keywords">Aadit Palica</keyword> feels that the company is in the stage where <keyword id="19904608" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> was in 1990s or early 2000s. While speaking at the Moneycontrol Startup Conclave 2024 on Friday, Palicha drew a bold comparison between his company’s current trajectory and that of Amazon during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He added that with the right execution, Zepto could potentially achieve a valuation between $50 billion and $80 billion, positioning itself as a leader in the global quick commerce sector. With that being said, Palicha is keenly aware that success isn’t guaranteed. “It is largely just execution,” he noted, talking about the importance of flawless operational strategy in turning potential into reality. He also acknowledged the history of companies that had the right ingredients for success but failed to execute, highlighting Zepto’s commitment to staying focused on its core business for the foreseeable future. Over the past year, Zepto has been on an aggressive fundraising streak, securing significant investments that have fuelled its growth. In August 2023, Zepto raised $231 million at a valuation of $1.4 billion, marking its entry into the unicorn club. But that was just the beginning. The startup recently closed another funding round, pulling in $665 million and boosting its valuation to $3.6 billion. The momentum doesn’t stop there. Zepto has attracted further interest from investors, with discussions underway for an additional $250 million in funding. This new round, which could grow to as much as $400 million, is expected to push the company’s valuation to around $4.6 billion. <h2>When Palicha said Zepto will be bigger than D-Mart </h2> This isn’t the first time that Palicha has made a bold prediction about Zepto. Last month, Palicha had said that Zepto would be bigger than D-Mart in the near future. Speaking at the JIIF Foundation Day event in Delhi, Palicha had pointed out that despite D-Mart’s impressive $30 billion valuation, the retail behemoth is currently only 4.5 times larger than Zepto in terms of sales. "D-Mart is a $30 billion company, and they are only 4.5 times our size in sales. If we maintain our current pace, growing 2-3 times each year, we could potentially surpass them in the next 18-24 months," Palicha had said.

Zepto CEO compares his startup to Amazon, says it can be worth 80 billion if things go right

<ul><li><keyword id="19945904" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ola" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ola" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ola">Ola</keyword> is reportedly looking to re-enter the <keyword id="19963428" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="quick-commerce" source="keywords">quick commerce</keyword> business.</li><li>The company is also planning to offer UPI services to customers.</li><li>The company’s earlier quick commerce service, <keyword id="22710114" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ola-dash" source="keywords">Ola Dash</keyword> was shut in 2022.</li></ul> Ola tried its hand in the quick commerce business with Ola Dash but failed to crack the market and wind up operations in 2022. Amid the rising popularity of quick commerce apps such as <keyword id="20069203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Blinkit" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Blinkit" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Blinkit">Blinkit</keyword>, <keyword id="19939135" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Swiggy-Instamart" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Swiggy Instamart" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Swiggy Instamart">Swiggy Instamart</keyword> and Zepto, Ola is now looking to re-enter the business. According to a<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/ola-drawing-up-a-route-map-to-join-quick-commerce-party/articleshow/112354202.cms"> report</a> by Economic Times, <keyword id="20138354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ANI-Technologies" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="ANI Technologies" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="ANI Technologies">ANI Technologies</keyword>, the parent company of <keyword id="20138355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ola-cabs" source="keywords">Ola Cabs</keyword> is planning on setting up <keyword id="21641710" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dark-stores" source="keywords">dark stores</keyword> to ride the quick commerce wave. <h2>What are dark stores?</h2>Dark stores are special warehouses used to fulfil online orders. They are not open to the public and are designed to make packing and shipping items fast and efficient. Dark stores are often used by grocery stores, supermarkets, and other retailers to handle the growing demand for online shopping. The term "dark" refers to the fact that these stores are not open to the public, as they are not intended for in-store shopping. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112288793" title="Electric two-wheeler sales cross the 1 lakh mark after four months, Ola Electric leads the market" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> According to the report, the dark stores will be operated by Ola and the company is planning on deploying robots to minimize human involvement. “It's a dark store as a service where the whole setup will be delivered with significant automation but there will be some people involved,” a source familiar with the matter told ET. <h2>Ola plans to offer UPI services</h2>It’s not just quick commerce, Ola is reportedly planning on offering UPI services to its customers. The company already has the Ola Money app, which has found few takers. The company had converted from a full wallet to a small prepaid instrument (PPI) wallet earlier this year. <keyword id="19914967" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bhavish-Aggarwal" source="keywords">Bhavish Aggarwal</keyword> is expected to talk about the company’s upcoming initiatives at an event on August 15. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tata-curvv-ev-with-up-to-585-km-range-launched-starting-at-17-49-lakh/slidelist/112342769.cms">Tata Curvv EV with up to 585 km range launched starting at ₹17.49 lakh</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/webstories/top-10-selling-cars-in-india-in-july-2024/slidelist/112337262.cms">Top 10 selling cars in India in July 2024 – 6 out of 10 are from Maruti Suzuki</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/ola-electric-ipo-allotment-how-to-check-allotment-ipo-gmp-listing-date-and-more/articleshow/112319824.cms">Ola Electric IPO allotment – How to check allotment, IPO GMP, listing date and more</a>

Ola wants to re-enter the quick commerce business to take on Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart

Online food delivery platform <keyword id="6358977" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="swiggy" source="Orion">Swiggy</keyword> has started charging all users a "platform fee" of Rs 2 per food order, irrespective of the cart value. The company told IANS that the additional charges are being levied only on food orders on the main platform and does not apply on Instamart users. "The platform fee is a nominal flat fee charged on food orders. This fee helps us operate and improve our platform and enhance app features to deliver a seamless app experience," a Swiggy spokesperson said in a statement. The platform fee is over and above the convenience and handling fees for food delivery. As last reported, Swiggy claimed to have processed over 1.5-2 million orders through the day. People in Hyderabad ordered a whopping 10 lakh biryanis and 4 lakh plates of haleem on leading food-delivery platform Swiggy during the holy month of Ramzan. In March, the online food delivery platform said it delivered 33 million plates of idlis in the last 12 months, indicating the immense popularity of this dish among customers. Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai were the top three cities where idlis were ordered the most. The company, on average, has over 2.5 lakh restaurant partners enabled on its platform, and typically onboards about 10,000 restaurants every month. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/ultratech-cements-q4-net-profit-falls-32-to-1666-crore-declares-dividend/articleshow/99848912.cms">UltraTech Cement’s Q4 net profit falls 32% to ₹1,666 crore, declares dividend</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/careers/news/non-tech-companies-are-actively-recruiting-tech-talent-with-over-one-million-jobs/articleshow/99816472.cms">Over a million jobs await techies &amp; it’s not tech cos that are hiring them</a>

Swiggy begins charging Rs 2 'platform fee' per food order from users

<ul><li>An estimated 400 kg of dhaniya was sold on <keyword id="964794" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="bigbasket" source="Orion">BigBasket</keyword> while tomato became the most sought-after vegetable on the app. </li><li>An estimated 17 lakh kilos of exotic fruits such as <keyword id="6408810" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="dragon-fruit" source="Orion">Dragon Fruit</keyword>, Pomelo, Berries, and <keyword id="15929644" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="wood-apples" source="Orion">Wood Apples</keyword> were also sold on <keyword id="9728281" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="instamart" source="Orion">Instamart</keyword> in 2022. </li><li>The demand for non-alcoholic beer grew 86% on <keyword id="9731725" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="swiggy-instamart" source="Orion">Swiggy Instamart</keyword> during the India-Pakistan T20 match this year.</li></ul> Be it quick commerce or the ‘normal’ version, Indians have taken to ordering essentials and groceries online. As per the year-end reports of two such e-commerce platforms – <keyword id="6358977" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="swiggy" source="Orion">Swiggy</keyword> Instamart and BigBasket, one state – Karnataka topped the charts when it comes to bringing ‘groceries’ home. As per Swiggy, its most prolific user was from Bengaluru – who spent over ₹16.6 lakhs buying groceries and essentials in 2022. The second most popular grocery item was milk according to Swiggy Instamart. A user from Gurgaon ordered the most – a whopping 1,542 times in 11 months. His go-to items were instant noodles and full-fat milk. The same trends were picked up by grocery delivery platform BigBasket, reporting that Wednesdays is when milk was ordered the most on the app. When it comes to what people need the most and can’t always go shopping personally — the winner is diapers as per BigBasket — which sold 3.97 lakh diapers this year. The green garnishing in red gravies The aroma of the Indian kitchens goes unfulfilled without some dhaniya (coriander) and tomato. An estimated 400 kilos of dhaniya was sold on BigBasket, and tomato was the most sought-after vegetable on the app. Mirroring the sentiment was Swiggy Instamart – onions, potatoes, tomatoes, watermelons, bananas, and tender coconut were the most ordered fruit and vegetables on the platform. Healthy, organic food see uptake, too There is enough interest in healthier, organic food on the apps too. “Users ordered over 5 million kilograms of organic fruits and vegetables with the healthiest eaters hailing from Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, <keyword id="2094" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="pune" source="Orion">Pune</keyword>, and Delhi,” Swiggy said in a statement. An estimated 1.7 million kilograms of exotic fruits such as Dragon Fruit, Pomelo, Berries, and Wood Apples were also sold on Instamart, the report claims. Indians like to party People order via apps the most when there’s something keeping them glued to the TV — like a nail-biting cricket match. As per Swiggy, many app users went ‘high’ on non-alcoholic beer, — whose demand went up 86% on the day <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> played against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup — i.e., October 23. The silicon valley of India Bengaluru also ordered more ice cubes than Mumbai, Delhi, and Chennai users combined, according to How India Swiggy’d Report 2022. Of course, one can stock alcohol ahead but need the ‘rocks’ to go with it. India also needs other kinds of drinks all year through. When it comes to all-season beverages, nothing can outrun the popularity of chai and kaapi. In 2022, Swiggy Instamart witnessed a 305.5% growth in orders for tea leaves and 273.6% for coffee powder. Indians also searched for things that are not yet available for delivery on Instamart — pillows, sofas, underwear, mommy and petrol. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/health/news/uzbekistan-cough-syrup-issue-manufacturing-at-marion-biotech-stopped-after-probe/articleshow/96620076.cms">Uzbekistan cough syrup issue: Manufacturing at Marion Biotech stopped after probe</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/ril-eicher-motors-elin-electronics-among-stocks-to-watch-today/articleshow/96611190.cms">Indian markets wrap 2022 on a weak note – Sensex, Nifty50 decline on the last day of the year</a>

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Online food delivery platform <keyword id="6358977" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="swiggy" source="Orion">Swiggy</keyword>'s losses doubled to ₹3,629 crore in FY22 compared to ₹1,617 crore in the last fiscal year. Total expenses went up 131% to ₹9,574.5 crore in FY22. According to its annual financial statement with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), during the last quarter of FY22, Swiggy turned "decacorn" (with a valuation of $10 billion and above) after raising a $700 million round led by Invesco. Meanwhile, Swiggy's revenue grew 2.2 times to ₹5,705 crore during FY22 as opposed to ₹2,547 crore in FY21. According to Entrackr, outsourcing support costs accounted for 24.5% of the total expenses of the company. This particular cost increased 2.3 times to ₹2,350 crore in FY22 from ₹1,031 crore in FY21. Its advertising and promotional expenses surged 4 times to reach ₹1,848.7 crore during FY22, according to the report. Reports surfaced last month that Swiggy may lay off more than 250 employees or up to 5% of its workforce starting January. "There have been no layoffs at Swiggy. We concluded our performance cycle in October and have announced ratings and promotions at all levels. As with every cycle, we expect exits based on performance," a Swiggy spokesperson had said in a statement. The upcoming layoffs are likely to impact Swiggy's quick commerce delivery service <keyword id="9728281" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="instamart" source="Orion">Instamart</keyword> to reduce cash burn. In November, global brokerage firm <keyword id="151304" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="jefferies" source="Orion">Jefferies</keyword> said that Swiggy was fast losing market share to its rival <keyword id="11830133" type="DOMAIN" weightage="20" keywordseo="zomato" botkeyword="" source="ET" sourcekeytype="COMPANY" meta.keywordsubtype="EQ" meta.aliasname="zomato" meta.entityname="Zomato Ltd." meta.entityid="57948" meta.seoname="zomato-ltd">Zomato</keyword> despite offering heavy discounts. Citing Swiggy investor Prosus' financial report, Jefferies said that the gross value of Swiggy's food delivery business was $1.3 billion in the January-June period this year. Zomato in the same period logged a gross order volume of $1.6 billion. In May last year, Swiggy acquired Dineout, a dining-out and restaurant tech platform, for an undisclosed sum. According to sources, the acquisition size was around $200 million. Earlier this year, the food delivery platform raised $700 million led by Invesco at a $10.7 billion valuation. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/tvs-motor-sales-slip-3-58-to-242012-units-in-dec/articleshow/96681654.cms">TVS Motor sales slip 3.58% to 2,42,012 units in Dec</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/indias-manufacturing-pmi-hits-13-month-high-in-dec-on-rise-in-new-orders-strong-demand/articleshow/96678340.cms">India's manufacturing PMI hits 13-month high in Dec on rise in new orders, strong demand</a>

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<ul><li><keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword>’s online shopper base is expected to reach 400-450 million by 2027. </li><li>The median age of Indians is 28 years, one of the lowest in the world. </li><li>There will be an additional focus on <keyword id="142845" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tier-ii" source="Orion">Tier II</keyword> and Tier III cities, reveal industry experts. </li><li>The country’s direct-to-consumer e-commerce market is expected to reach $100 billion by 2025, more than 15 times where it was in 2015. </li></ul>E-commerce has leapfrogged to a new era of high volume during the pandemic and has become the new normal ever since. Yet, there is a lot more evolution that’s to take place in this segment going ahead, say experts. In 2023, apart from continuing with the growth story in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, online shopping will also go deeper – which still has a lot of juice left. “Growth is expected to be led by new online shoppers - primarily from Tier 2/3 cities - and continued online migration of key categories including fashion and grocery. In fashion, 'social' commerce and direct- to-consumer brands are gaining share,” according to a Bernstein study. The mix has increased over the past 5-7 years – when e-commerce was largely concentrated in metro/Tier1 cities – to today, when Tier 2+ customers account for over 50% of the online shopper base, reveals Bernstein. The mix might continue to change with a bias towards non-metro shoppers. Along with robust sales from companies like <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/flipkart-group-leads-e-commerce-festive-sales-meesho-is-second-largest-contributor-in-order-volume-redseer/articleshow/94701015.cms">Meesho</a> that are focussed on shoppers beyond the metros, the overall festive sales this year also had a large share of such shoppers. According to the E-Commerce Festive Season ‘22 report by Redseer, over 64% shoppers came from Tier II cities of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/ecommerce/news/one-in-every-five-online-orders-had-a-kurti-or-saree-in-their-cart-redseer/articleshow/95598263.cms">India</a>. “The pandemic changed the way Indians shop, with Shopify research showing more than half (53%) of consumers from non-metros now preferring online shopping, and 80% of Indian consumers preferring to shop from their smartphone. This shift means that often the first time consumers discover or interact with a brand, they’re almost certainly doing it online,” Bharati <keyword id="79029" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="balakrishnan" source="Orion">Balakrishnan</keyword>, country head and director, India at Shopify said. India’s online shopper base in general is expected to reach 400-450 million by 2027, according to a Bain and Company <a href="https://www.bain.com/insights/how-india-shops-online-2022-report/">report</a>. <div type="image" title="B&amp;amp;K Securities Footwear Sector Update 2022" agency="Business Insider" msid="96369576" hostid="261"></div> Voice searches to go desi To facilitate growth beyond metros, many e-commerce companies have enabled voice- based shopping, providing language options to make ‘Bharat’ shop online with as much ease as their metro and urban counterparts. The Indian food delivery unicorn Zomato has already gone <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/news/zomato-goes-desi-now-available-in-hindi-and-8-other-regional-languages/articleshow/95767672.cms#:~:text=Zomato%20goes%20desi%2C%20now%20available%20in%20Hindi%20and%208%20other%20regional%20languages,-Advertisement&amp;text=The%20company%20said%20it%20is,to%20place%20order%20on%20Zomato.">desi</a>, making its app available in eight vernacular languages. E-commerce giant <keyword id="18635" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="amazon" source="Orion">Amazon</keyword> has also made its app available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi. So has e-commerce platform Meesho. “Video content, voice search and localisation will take precedence in 2023 and beyond. Localisation through the use of vernacular and visual content will be the key to win over customers in Bharat,” Meesho told Business Insider India. Quick e-commerce and D2C business to fly In urban areas especially consumers have become a tad more demanding, especially when it comes to the delivery of essentials. “Within grocery, we're already seeing a shift from slow e-Com to 'quick'/ instant delivery,” said the Bernstein study. That means quick commerce players like Blinkit, Zomato, <keyword id="9731725" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="swiggy-instamart" source="Orion">Swiggy Instamart</keyword> and Dunzo are expected to see growth in the coming year. The trend of ordering groceries online has survived the pandemic-time need for essentials while stuck inside. In fact, the lightning-fast speed of the service has caught the fancy of users who now call the non-quick versions as slow e-Com. “The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted purchase decisions, and most users started moving to e-Commerce and quick commerce for their purchases. “Out of stock” - Those three little words have the power to kill e-commerce. In fact, 52% of online shoppers will abandon all items in their carts upon learning that just one item they are attempting to purchase is not in stock,” said Ajoy <keyword id="6356986" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="thomas" source="Orion">Thomas</keyword>, vice president, TeamLease Services. Thomas expects India's quick commerce sector to grow 10-15 times in the next five years to become a $5 billion market by 2025, quoting industry reports. Going into 2023, more consumers will look for D2C brands online as e-commerce players distinguish themselves from offline stores by offering products that can only be found online. The country’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce market is expected to reach $100 billion by 2025, more than 15 times where it was in 2015, Balakrishnan said. Imagining to experiencing via technology At a median age of 28, Indians are among the youngest and also the most tech savvy. AI and personalisation will, therefore, continue to be pivotal in enabling e-commerce – facilitating personalised discovery. Celebrity fashion designer Manish Malhotra launched his virtual store last year, with a virtual walkthrough of a Delhi store. “Interactive content will be essential in ensuring that millions of new customers move from imagining to experiencing what a product might be like in real life before making a purchasing decision. While the first 100 million customers came from metros, the vision for 2023 is to further double down on getting the next 500 million customers online,” a <keyword id="6354742" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="flipkart" source="Orion">Flipkart</keyword> spokesperson told Business Insider India. The e-commerce giant launched an augmented reality-powered Flipkart Camera, an AI-driven regional language interface and a virtual shopping platform called Flipverse. Its rival Amazon also started Amazon Live where shoppers can directly interact with experts who can showcase products, unveil top deals and answer customer queries in real time. Amazon engaged over 150 influencers to generate 600 live streams to help customers make an informed purchase decision. “India has the world's largest base of GenZ population. Their choices will redefine the future of the fashion retail industry in India, giving brands a great opportunity to create offerings to woo this customer base. They are digital savvy, follow global trends and take inspiration from influencers,” a Myntra spokesperson told Business Insider. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/article/15-of-the-top-20-most-used-songs-on-instagram-reels-globally-are-from-indian-artists/slidelist/96368443.cms">Suryakumar Yadav, Srivalli, and T20 World Cup: Top trends on Reels in India</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/tirupati-lucknow-madurai-and-other-non-metros-that-transacted-the-most-for-movies-as-per-bookmyshow/slidelist/96366956.cms">Tirupati, Lucknow, Madurai and other non-metros that transacted the most for movies, as per BookMyShow</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/entertainment/news/south-indian-movies-overtake-bollywood-hollywood-in-cinemas-as-per-bookmyshow/slidelist/96364086.cms">South Indian movies overtake Bollywood &amp; Hollywood in cinemas as per BookMyShow</a>

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