India's 10-Minute Grocery Delivery Debate
Union labour minister urges quick commerce firms to drop '10-minute delivery' ads, sparking debate on whether this addresses road safety or is just symbolic policy.
Union labour minister urges quick commerce firms to drop '10-minute delivery' ads, sparking debate on whether this addresses road safety or is just symbolic policy.
Tata-owned BigBasket implements store-specific discounts based on order volumes at its IBBN dark stores, aiming to boost profitability in India's competitive quick commerce market.
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Discover how Indian travellers are embracing grocery tourism, literary breaks, and glowcations for meaningful, self-expressive journeys in 2026. Explore the latest trends shaping travel.
The hyper-fast delivery model of apps like Blinkit and Zepto is under strain as heavy investments in dark stores face sustainability challenges. Explore the future of instant commerce in India.
A violent attack by armed youths on a Mohali grocery store left an employee injured and the owner assaulted. Police have registered a case against eight unidentified accused. Read for details.
GE Profile unveils an AI-powered 4-door smart refrigerator at CES 2026. It features a barcode scanner, live camera feed, and grocery management to cut food waste. Available April 2026.
Indian security forces conducted a successful joint operation in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, destroying a militant hideout and recovering a cache of war-like stores. Read the full details of the anti-terror operation.
Avenue Supermarts reports strong Q3 FY26 standalone revenue growth of 13.15% year-on-year. The D-Mart chain's store count reaches 442. Read the full financial update here.
Kochi residents face longer grocery delivery times as apps drop 10-minute promise after gig workers' strike for fair pay and safety. Discover the new reality.
The FBI disrupted a New Year's Eve attack plot on a North Carolina grocery store. Christian Sturdivant, 18, arrested for supporting ISIS. Details inside.
India's quick commerce sector, led by Blinkit, Instamart & Zepto, faces a tougher 2026 despite explosive growth. Giants Amazon & Flipkart enter, forcing focus on unit economics & profitability. Read more.
Planning shopping or dining on January 1? Most major US retailers and restaurants will be open on New Year's Day, though with possible reduced hours. Check timings and grab discounts.
Discover the fascinating history of the world's oldest department stores, from London's Fortnum & Mason to Kolkata's Spencer's. Explore their legacies and how they shaped modern retail.
An internal Deloitte review reveals Amazon and Whole Foods still grapple with fragmented Microsoft 365 systems, security issues, and inefficiencies eight years post-acquisition. Discover the 6-point integration plan.
Planning last-minute Christmas shopping or dining? Find out which major retailers, grocery stores, and restaurants are open or closed across the US on 25 December 2025. Essential guide for festive needs.
Planning last-minute Christmas shopping? Many major stores like Walmart, Target, and Costco are open on December 24 with special hours. Check the complete list of grocery and retail timings here before you head out.
Plan your last-minute Christmas shopping and grocery runs. Our guide details which major retail and grocery stores will be closed on Christmas Day 2025. Check timings now!
Apple agrees to allow alternative app stores and external payments on iOS in Brazil, settling a 3-year probe. Tech giant faces $27M fines for non-compliance. Details inside.
Apple agrees to open iOS to third-party app stores in Brazil from 2026, settling a long antitrust battle. Could India's CCI push for similar changes? Read the full analysis.
Planning last-minute Christmas shopping? Here are the confirmed operating hours for Walmart, Kroger, Costco, and other major US grocery stores on Christmas Eve 2025. Plan your visit now!
From a ₹4.3 lakh iPhone 17 to a 1kg silver brick, discover the most bizarre and expensive orders placed on Instamart in India this year. See what the top spenders bought!
Swiggy Instamart's 2025 report reveals India's quick commerce habits: from Rs 10 printouts to Rs 22 lakh spends & massive growth in Rajkot, Ludhiana. Discover the trends shaping how India shops.
From lockdown necessity to a $57-billion industry, discover how quick commerce's 10-minute promise rewired Indian shopping habits, using dark stores and AI logistics. See if the speed race can ever be profitable.
Bengaluru's delivery scene in 2025 saw extremes: massive Rs 68,600 tips on Instamart & the rise of Rs 10 micro-carts. Discover the city's changing consumer habits.
Swiggy's Instamart saw orders from iPhones to Rs 10 items in 2025. The company's Q2 net loss widened to Rs 1,092 crore. Read the full analysis here.
Titan's watch division is poised to hit $1 billion in sales, driven by premiumisation and retail expansion. CEO Kuruvilla Markose reveals growth plans for Helios Luxe and international markets.
Maharashtra FDA cancels licences of 13 medical stores & suspends 32 for selling intoxicant tablets without prescription in Nanded. Read the full crackdown details.
A young couple died of suffocation after a fire trapped them inside their Delhi grocery shop. Police suspect a short circuit caused the blaze. Read the full tragic details.
Despite the rapid growth of quick commerce, Hyderabad's traditional fruit and vegetable retailers are holding strong. Discover why sensory experience and trust are key factors keeping customers loyal to local vendors.