Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:45am on 01 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
As India rang in 2025, quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart saw a surge in demand. Popular items included grapes, chips, and soda, with Blinkit co-founder Albinder Dhindsa revealing that grapes were delivered seven times more than usual. Swiggy Instamart saw a 300% spike in sales of chips and nachos, while non-alcoholic beverages, including beers, experienced a 1500% increase. Unusual orders such as handcuffs and men’s underwear also made headlines. The evening saw a surge in game orders, with Uno emerging as the most popular choice.
