Quick commerce platform operated by Blink Commerce Private Limited, a subsidiary of Eternal, delivering groceries and household goods from a network of dark stores. It was acquired by Zomato in 2022 after operating as Grofers.
Founded in Gurugram as Grofers by Albinder Dhindsa and Saurabh Kumar, a hyperlocal platform connecting customers with local stores for on-demand pickups and deliveries. ↗
Dec 2021 · milestone
Rebrands from Grofers to Blinkit and repositions around quick commerce, promising 10 to 15 minute delivery through dark stores and micro-fulfilment centres. ↗
Jun 2022 · acquisition
Acquired by Zomato in an all-stock deal worth about $568 million, roughly ₹4,447 crore, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of the group now named Eternal. ↗
Jul 2025 · milestone
Net order value overtakes Zomato food delivery for the first time, at ₹9,203 crore in Q1 FY26 against ₹8,967 crore, making quick commerce the group's largest consumer segment. ↗
Sep 2026 · milestone
The Maharashtra FDA suspends the food licence of its Akola facility until further orders, after a re-inspection found deficiencies from an August improvement notice unresolved. ↗
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Quick commerce platform operated by Blink Commerce Private Limited, a subsidiary of Eternal, delivering groceries and household goods from a network of dark stores. It was acquired by Zomato in 2022 after operating as Grofers.
Who founded Blinkit?
Blinkit is associated with ["Albinder Dhindsa", "Saurabh Kumar"].
What is the latest news on Blinkit?
The most recent StartupFox coverage is “Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit's Akola Licence After Re-Inspection Found Faults Unfixed” (2 September 2026). All stories are listed on this page.
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