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Can 10-minute delivery beat the kirana?

Inshorts · 3m ago

Can 10-minute delivery beat the kirana?

Quick commerce is redefining urban retail with lightning-fast delivery models that promise groceries and essentials within 10 to 30 minutes. While traditional kirana stores rely on relationships and credit, q-commerce wins on speed and convenience. This new format blends tech, micro-warehousing, and data to meet instant needs challenging age-old habits and reshaping buying patterns.

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BigBasket wants a slice of 10-min food delivery pie

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YourStory · 8m ago

BigBasket wants a slice of 10-min food delivery pie

BigBasket, backed by Tata, is planning to introduce a 10-minute food delivery service. The company aims to offer a variety of food items that can be delivered within 10 minutes, potentially combining house brands and private labels. This move is part of BigBasket's strategy to tap into the quick commerce market, which is gaining popularity. With the support of Tata's FnB chains like Starbucks and Qmin, BigBasket plans to launch the service in the next few months. Other players in the market, such as Swiggy, Zepto, and Zomato, have also entered the 10-minute food delivery space to cater to the growing demand for faster delivery.

Zomato’s 10-minute food delivery offering contributing 8% to platform’s volumes: CEO Deepinder Goyal

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Zomato’s 10-minute food delivery offering contributing 8% to platform’s volumes: CEO Deepinder Goyal

Zomato's "Quick" 10-minute food delivery service contributes about 8% to its platform's volumes. This service rivals Swiggy’s Bolt, contributing 9% to its volumes. Despite a general industry slowdown, Zomato's food delivery grew 17% year-on-year. Additionally, Zomato-owned Blinkit is testing its own 10-minute offering, Bistro. Zomato previously rebranded its 10-minute service as "Everyday," focusing on home-style meals. The rapid delivery segment remains key for Zomato, contributing significantly to its revenues.

Deepak Ravindran’s KiranaPro acquires Joper.app

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Entrackr · 6m ago

Deepak Ravindran’s KiranaPro acquires Joper.app

Snippets Deepak Ravindran’s KiranaPro acquires Joper.app Quick commerce platform KiranaPro has acquired Joper.app, a hyperlocal grocery delivery service that connects small Kirana stores with customers, for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, KiranaPro will fully integrate Joper.app’s operations, using its strengths in local vendor outreach and customer engagement. Joper.app’s onboarded stores, vendors, and customers will shift to the unified ecosystem. KiranaPro will use Joper’s vendor acquisition expertise to expand its market reach further and strengthen local store partnerships. Founded by Deepak Ravindran and Dipankar Sarkar, KiranaPro empowers local kirana stores and supermarkets with its technology. By enabling 10-minute deliveries and providing flexible revenue models, KiranaPro ensures kirana stores stay competitive in the retail landscape. Since its inception, the Joper.app claims to have expanded its operations in about 25 cities, including Ranchi, Thane, Kolkata, Jaipur, Mysuru, Noida, Vaishali, and others. It had onboarded multiple store owners and built a loyal customer base while operating on a rented platform. The combined strengths of AI-powered commerce and localized marketing will create new opportunities for Kirana store owners to scale their businesses more efficiently.

PV Sindhu joins KiranaPro as investor and brand ambassador

Entrackr

Entrackr · 6m ago

Quick commerce platform KiranaPro has roped in PV Sindhu, India’s badminton player, as both an investor and brand ambassador. The company didn’t reveal the financial details of the deal but confirmed that Sindhu’s investment is the first commitment in its seed funding round. PV Sindhu’s role will extend beyond just being the face of KiranaPro. According to the company, she will actively contribute to the brand’s vision of bridging the digital divide for small retailers. Her role as the brand’s official ambassador during IPL 2025 will further amplify KiranaPro’s presence on a national scale. Founded by Deepak Ravindran and Dipankar Sarkar, KiranaPro empowers local Kirana stores and supermarkets with its technology. By enabling 10-minute deliveries and providing flexible revenue models, KiranaPro ensures Kirana stores stay competitive in the retail landscape. Recently, KiranaPro acquired Joper.app, a hyperlocal grocery delivery service that connects small Kirana stores with customers, for an undisclosed amount. After this partnership, PV Sindhu will feature in multiple digital and traditional media campaigns, and wear the logo of KiranaPro on her jersey.

'10-Minute Human Delivery’? Bengaluru Startup’s Unique Pitch Sparks Discussion

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OutlookIndia · 6m ago

'10-Minute Human Delivery’? Bengaluru Startup’s Unique Pitch Sparks Discussion

Topmate.io, a Bengaluru startup, claims to offer "10-minute human delivery," enabling users to connect with experts for real-time advice and guidance. This unique delivery model, pitched as quicker than companies like Blinkit or Instamart, sparked online debate. Users can access a wide range of expert advice, from career guidance to niche domains, between 6 and 10 pm daily. Despite positive reactions, skeptics question the quality and credibility of these on-demand experts.

Blinkit enters 10-minute food delivery space with Bistro app

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Blinkit enters 10-minute food delivery space with Bistro app

Blinkit, owned by Zomato, has introduced a separate app called Bistro for 10-minute food delivery in Gurugram. The platform offers a range of snacks, meals, desserts, and beverages. The move follows the trend of quick commerce platforms expanding into ultra-fast food delivery. Zomato had initially experimented with 10-minute delivery but discontinued it. Competitors Swiggy and Zepto also offer similar services. While quick commerce is growing, food delivery still contributes the most to Zomato's revenue. Last month, Zomato raised funds to expand its quick commerce business.

Zepto Cafe crosses 50,000 orders per day within 4 weeks: Aadit Palicha

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Zepto Cafe crosses 50,000 orders per day within 4 weeks: Aadit Palicha

Zepto's 10-minute food delivery app, Zepto Cafe, achieved over 50,000 daily orders within four weeks of its launch, marking a 60% month-on-month growth, according to CEO Aadit Palicha. Initially starting with 30,000 orders per day, Zepto Cafe's rapid growth suggests it is gaining strong traction in the quick commerce market. Competitors like Zomato-owned Blinkit and Swiggy have recently launched similar 10-minute food delivery services.

Zepto to launch standalone app for 10-minute food delivery service

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Zepto to launch standalone app for 10-minute food delivery service

Quick commerce platform Zepto is planning to launch a separate app for its 10-minute food delivery service, Zepto Cafe. The company is rapidly expanding its cafe business, with a goal of achieving an annual revenue run rate of Rs 1,000 crore. Zepto's rival, Swiggy, has also introduced a similar 10-minute food delivery service called Bolt. Additionally, another Bengaluru-based startup, Swish, offers speedy food delivery and operates cloud kitchens in specific areas. Zepto recently raised $350 million in funding and aims to provide fast and convenient food delivery services.

New 10-minute food delivery startups are ready to test your impulse control

Livemint

Livemint · 9m ago

New 10-minute food delivery startups are ready to test your impulse control

New 10-minute food delivery companies like Swish and Zing are emerging in India to cater to the growing demand for faster food deliveries. Swish recently raised $2 million in funding and plans to establish 150 delivery centers across Bengaluru. The success of established food delivery startups Swiggy and Zomato has inspired these new players to offer quick and convenient food delivery options. While 10-minute delivery may have its limitations in terms of food options and scalability, these companies see a significant market opportunity. The Indian food delivery market is expected to surpass ₹2 lakh crore by 2030, attracting more players to the space.

Blinkit CEO responds to restaurant body concerns on 10-minute food delivery

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Blinkit CEO responds to restaurant body concerns on 10-minute food delivery

Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of Bistro, a 10-minute food delivery app, assuring that Zomato, its parent firm, will not use private brands on its main app to compete with restaurant partners. This follows concerns from the National Restaurants Association of India about standalone 10-minute delivery apps. Dhindsa emphasized that Bistro is an independent venture without using Zomato's restaurant data, ensuring ethical practices and potential benefits for the food ecosystem.

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