Quick commerce is booming in India, with the likes of Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto leading the way.
Combined revenue of these three players was over $1bn in FY24, with 280% growth in the sector over the past two years.
Quick commerce serves shoppers within 10 minutes, setting it apart from traditional e-commerce, and market leaders there are expanding into fashion and electronics.
There are also a number of startups keen to break into the sector, including Amazon India, Flipkart Minutes and Slikk.
Amazon's quick commerce service is set to roll out in early 2025, BigBasket (owned by Tata) aims to generate $1bn from its quick commerce segment this year and FirstClub is a membership-based platform offering exclusive deals.
Myntra is a pioneer in fashion, while Nykaa has launched a quick delivery pilot for select beauty products.
Ola has announced it is exploring a return to quick commerce, with plans to set up automated dark stores to speed up delivery.
Startups Slikk and Swish, which launched in August and provide fashion and fast food respectively, are among the newest players in the sector.
These companies are reshaping the future of delivery in India, pushing the boundaries of convenience and customer satisfaction.