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  • Great News For Online Shoppers! Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Return For Clothes And Footwear |

    New Delhi: Blinkit, the quick commerce platform owned by Zomato has rolled out a new feature for customers. Users across select cities in India can now return or exchange clothing and footwear within just 10 minutes. This will help to resolve common issues like size and fit with ease and speed. This service aims to make online shopping more hassle-free for customers.

    In which cities is Blinkit’s new return and exchange feature for apparel available?

    Blinkit’s new apparel return and exchange feature, after being tested in Delhi-NCR, is now available in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. According to Dhindsa, the company plans to expand the service to even more cities in the near future.

    In a post on Customers can initiate a return/exchange in case of a size or fit issue with the delivered product. This solves a crucial problem of size anxiety for categories like clothing and footwear.”

    Introducing Easy Returns on Blinkit!

    Customers can initiate a return/ exchange in case of a size or fit issue with the delivered product. This solves a crucial problem of size anxiety for categories like clothing and footwear.

    The cool part – return or exchange will happen… pic.twitter.com/iWUcoPaOLj — Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) October 15, 2024

    He further added “The cool part – return or exchange will happen within 10 minutes of raising a request!” he added.

    The new feature is a strategic move to stay ahead of the growing competition from Zepto, Swiggy’s Instamart, Flipkart’s Minutes, and BigBasket’s BBNow in the quick commerce sector, which is valued at around $5.5 billion. At present, Zepto offers a 72-hour exchange policy for apparel, but it only applies to damaged or defective items.

  • iPhone 16 Goes on Sale in India: Blinkit, BigBasket, And Zepto Offer 10-Minute Delivery; Check Price |

    iPhone 16 On Sale In India: Zomato-owned Blinkit and Tata Digital’s BigBasket have announced that Apple’s iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are available for purchase with a 10-minute delivery period in select cities. As the iPhone 16 series went on sale in India, several customers thronged Apple’s Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) and Apple Saket stores in Mumbai and Delhi, respectively. Meanwhile, both services have partnered with retail outlets in order to deliver the iPhone 16 to customers in India along with discounts, in select cities.

    iPhone 16 Series Price And Color Options:

    In India, the iPhone 16 is priced at Rs 79,900, while the iPhone 16 Plus starts at Rs 89,900. The iPhone 16 Pro is available from Rs 1,19,900, and the top-tier iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with a price tag of Rs 1,44,900.

    The premium smartphone is now available for purchase in Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine, and White through Apple’s website, Apple Stores in Delhi and Mumbai, as well as authorized retailers.

    iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus Go on Sale With 10-Minute Delivery Via Blinkit

    Blinkit has launched a 10-minute delivery service for the iPhone 16 series in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Pune. Partnering with Unicorn, an authorized Apple reseller, Blinkit is also offering an instant cashback of Rs 5,000 on ICICI Bank, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card purchases.

    In a post on Dhindsa also revealed that the platform will soon offer the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max for purchase.

    Get the all-new iPhone 16 delivered in 10 minutes!

    We’ve partnered with @UnicornAPR for the third year in a row, bringing the latest iPhone to Blinkit customers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru (for now) — on launch day!

    PS – Unicorn is also providing discounts with… pic.twitter.com/2odeJPn11k — Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) September 20, 2024

    It is important to note that the company is already about to complete 300 deliveries across India.

    iPhone 16 Go on Sale With 10-Minute Delivery Via BigBasket

    Tata Group-owned BigBasket has partnered with Croma Electronics to offer 10-minute delivery of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to customers in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai. According to BigBasket Co-Founder Hari Menon, the first order was delivered in just seven minutes.

    The latest iPhone 16 is just 10 minutes away! Available to order in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR from 20th September, 8 AM onwards. , .#bigbasket #apple #iphone #iphonelaunch #iphone16 #iphone16pro #iphone16promax #iphonedelivery#10mindelivery pic.twitter.com/Ts7qzHJ1q8 — bigbasket (@bigbasket_com) September 19, 2024

    iPhone 16 Go On Sale With 10-Minute Delivery Via Zepto

    Zepto, India’s fastest online grocery delivery app, has joined the race, offering iPhone deliveries in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Consumers can also enjoy a discount of Rs 5000 on iPhone 16 for eligible cards from Bank of Baroda Card, RBL Bank, and AU Small Finance Bank.

  • Raksha Bandhan 2024: Blinkit Rolls Out New Feature, Send Rakhi From Abroad To Home In 10 Minutes | Netizens React |

    New Delhi: As Raksha Bandhan is just one day away, Zomato-owned Blinkit has rolled out a new international orders feature for its users on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan 2024. The new international orders feature allows users in select countries to send gifts and Rakhis to their siblings in India for a limited time.

    Until August 19, customers living in the USA, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, France, and Canada can place orders on Blinkit to send Rakhis, traditional sweets, snacks, and other festive items to their siblings living in India. The Zomato-owned online grocery service will deliver these items in just 10 minutes.

    Raksha Bandhan special – we’ve switched on international orders on Blinkit till 19th August.

    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!

    Countries from where you can order – USA pic.twitter.com/Gmey0DYTjC — Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 17, 2024

    However, there is no official clarification on whether Blinkit will charge aboard customers extra or if the platform will deliver the goods normally. Earlier this month, Blinkit introduced another feature that lets you get passport-sized photos delivered to your doorstep in 10 minutes. This service is only available if you live in Delhi or Gurugram.

    There are mixed reactions from users on the internet after Blinkit rolled out the new Raksha Bandhan feature. While some users praised the service for its convenience. Furthermore, some users suggested that the offer could have been launched earlier.

    Why not Australia? has this beautiful functionality on and I order food for my parents regularly in Kolkata while staying in Melbourne. Makes me feel that little bit better. — Sayan Mitra (@sayan31102k17) August 17, 2024


    I wish my uncle’s uncle’s daughter’s sister-in-law’s aunt’s daughter was living in the USA too, then she would send me Rakhi, husband — (@pxroutray) August 17, 2024

    Blinkit never disappoints us — Rohit Badhala (@rohit_badhala) August 17, 2024

    Already ordered from Amazon from Japan. Could have started a little earlier.

    Hope the offer comes again next year too! — priyanka dabra (@priyankadabra) August 17, 2024

  • Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Home Delivery For Passport-Sized Photos: Check Price |

    New Delhi: We sometimes find ourselves in urgent need of a passport-sized photo—whether for official paperwork, travel, or other important tasks. If we’re in a familiar place, it’s usually easy to handle. However, if we’re in an unfamiliar location, it can become a real challenge. Instead of scrambling and stressing, you now have a convenient solution right at your fingertips!

    Blinkit is now delivering passport-sized photos to your doorstep in just 10 minutes. This new service is available for people in Delhi and Gurugram, so you can skip the trip and get your photos delivered quickly.

    Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced this update on .

    Ever needed passport-sized photos for visa documentation, admit cards or rent agreements at the last-minute?

    Starting today, Blinkit customers in Delhi and Gurugram can get passport photos delivered in 10 minutes!

    We’re excited to roll out this new service and look forward to… pic.twitter.com/tocV9NRlzV — Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 9, 2024

    To get your passport-sized photos just upload a photo or snap a picture with your phone on the Blinkit app. The app will automatically remove the background and crop the image to the right size. You can choose how many photos you need, from 8 to 32. Once processed, your photos will be delivered to you in an envelope.

    How much will it cost?

    To use this service, users will need to pay between Rs 99 and Rs 197. For Rs 99, you’ll get 8 photos. If you need 16 photos, the cost is Rs 148. And if you want 32 photos, it will be Rs 197.

    Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa outlined the easy steps to get your passport-sized photos:

    The process is super easy too –

    1. Upload your photo or click one with your phone

    2. We’ll automatically remove the background and crop your image to the right size!

    3. Choose how many you want (8, 16 or 32 prints) and order. It’ll get delivered in this good looking envelope… pic.twitter.com/sbIOKjo71R — Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 9, 2024

    – Upload a photo or capture one with a phone.

    – The app will automatically remove the background and crop the image to the correct size.

    – Customers can choose between 8, 16, or 32 prints, and the photos will be delivered in a stylish envelope.//

  • Zomato May Buy Paytm’s Movie Ticketing Business: Reports | Companies News

    New Delhi: Online food delivery platform Zomato is in advanced discussions to buy Paytm’s movie ticketing and events business, according to multiple reports. This move aligns with Zomato’s plan to expand its ‘going out’ offerings. The potential deal could value Paytm’s vertical at around Rs 1,500 crore, as per reports. Zomato or Paytm were yet to comment on the reports.

    If finalised, this acquisition would be Zomato’s second-largest purchase, following its acquisition of quick commerce platform Blinkit in 2021, which was an all-stock deal worth Rs 4,447 crore. Meanwhile, Zomato has invested Rs 300 crore in its quick commerce arm, Blinkit, as this segment is projected to surpass its core food delivery business.

    The board of the company has approved the investment of Rs 300 crore in Blinkit Commerce, as per filings with the Registrar of Companies accessed via TheKredible. Additionally, Zomato will also invest Rs 100 crore in Zomato Entertainment, its events arm, which specialises in curating and selling tickets for concerts, parties, and festivals.

     

  • Blinkit Offers ‘Free Dhaniya’ With Veggies, People Ask For ‘Hari Mirch’ Too |

    New Delhi: After listening to a user’s mother’s suggestion who had to pay for ‘dhaniya’ (coriander) on Blinkit while ordering veggies, Zomato’s grocery delivery platform has now started to offer ‘free dhaniya’ with vegetables. This move by the company has been much appreciated by a lot of users, however, they also asked to add ‘hari mirch’ (green chilli) with the veggies.

    “It’s live! Everyone, please thank Ankit’s mom. We will polish the feature in the next couple of weeks,” Albinder Dhindsa, Blinkit’s CEO, posted on 2 chipset: Check Price, Specs, Availability & More)

    Ankit Sawant is the X user, who highlighted the absence of complimentary offerings like ‘free dhaniya’ while buying vegetables, which are customary in traditional marketplaces.

    “Mom got a mini heart attack because she had to pay for dhaniya on Blinkit. @albinder – Mom is suggesting that you should bundle it for free with a certain amount of veggies,” Sawant wrote. (Also Read: iQOO Z9x 5G Launched In India With 6000mAh Battery: Check Price, Offers, Specs & More)

    Upon being tagged in the post, Blinkit’s CEO responded promptly, saying, “Will do”. Later, in a follow-up post, Dhindsa announced the implementation of the ‘free dhaniya’ feature, attributing the initiative to the user’s mother.

    This conversation has gained considerable traction, amassing more than 650K views and over 9,000 likes. Several users appreciated the move and asked to add the ‘hari mirch’ option as well.

    “Add chilli along with coriander,” a user wrote.

    “Hey! Dhaniya + Hari Mirch. Sirf dhaniya is not allowed. (Only coriander not allowed),” another user said.

  • Zomato Stock Slumps After ESOP Announcement | Markets News

    Mumbai: Online food delivery company Zomato’s shares extended its morning session loss on Tuesday up to 5-6 percent, as the company is expecting an increase in cost due to the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).

    Zomato announced results of the fourth quarter of the financial year 2024 on Monday.

    In the post-result commentary, the management said that in the current financial year (FY25), the costs may increase due to the grant of ESOPs to senior employees and the leadership team of Blinkit.

    The food delivery giant said they had sought permission from the shareholders to issue 18.2 crore shares to the employees as ESOP.

    According to the current market value, ESOPs’ value is around Rs 3,500 crore.

    Zomato registered a profit of Rs 175 crore in Q4 of FY24. The company reported a loss of Rs 188 crore in the same period last year.

    After the result, brokerage firm Emkay Global maintained a buy rating on Zomato with a target price of Rs 230 per share.

    “Zomato posted steady operational results, with revenue ahead of our estimates whereas the margin miss was on account of higher than expected ESOP costs (for the Blinkit leadership team),” said the brokerage firm.

    “Food delivery gross order value (GOV) grew 28.5 per cent YoY to Rs 84.4 billion (-0.6 per cent QoQ), with Blinkit GOV up 13.7 per cent QoQ/96.8 per cent YoY to Rs 40.3 billion. Blinkit achieved operational EBITDA break-even in March 2024,” it added.

     

  • Blinkit And Lenskart CEOs Join Hands To Deliver Glasses In 10 Minutes | Companies News

    New Delhi: Social media platforms are buzzing with excitement as Blinkit, the instant delivery service company, has announced the addition of new items to its delivery list, including PS5 consoles, fans, and Lenskart products. The announcement has triggered a flurry of memes, funny jokes, and appreciative posts across various social media channels.

    New Collaborations Of Blinkit With Lenskart

    CEO Albinder Dhindsa took to Twitter to share the news of Blinkit’s collaboration with Lenskart, a popular eyewear company. (Also Read: Attention: HDFC Bank’s Special Fixed Deposit Scheme Ending On THIS Date)

    In his tweet, Dhindsa mentioned that Lenskart products, including sunglasses and their Hustlr range of computer glasses, would now be available for delivery within 10 minutes through Blinkit’s instant delivery service. (Also Read: Mobile Recharge Prices Expected To Rise After Lok Sabha Elections)

    He also expressed curiosity about the evolution of the Hustlr brand over time. Dhindsa’s tweet featured a picture of himself with Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal, further highlighting the collaboration between the two companies.

    Blinkit customers can now get Lenskart products in 10 minutes.

    Starting with delivering sunglasses and their Hustlr range (Computer Glasses). Curious to see how Hustlr evolves as a brand over time @peyushbansal pic.twitter.com/oODNEUM3J1
    — Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) April 12, 2024

    Social Media Reaction

    Since Dhindsa’s tweet was posted a few hours ago, it has garnered close to 71,000 views and nearly 1,100 likes on the platform. Netizens have flooded the comments section with a variety of reactions.

    Take a look at some of the comments:

    Why not start the 8 mins delivery for medicine?
    Ig it is the need of the hour.
    — ADIiiiiii (@UjjawalAdit) April 12, 2024

    Please acquire PharmEasy and start 10 mins delivery of medicines.
    — Parikshit Shah (@imparixit) April 12, 2024

    Soon, e-commerce would be overtaken by quick commerce haha


    — Aditya Mangal (@YourBrandingBro) April 12, 2024

    Matter of time that cars shall be delivered at your doorstep in 10 minutes.
    — Vivek Sahai (@vivek_sahai) April 12, 2024

    @AnupamMittal Bride and groom in 10 minutes!!
    — Abhinay Kumar Singh (@_imabhinay_) April 12, 2024