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‘Everyone sympathises and forgets’: After Satya Niketan collapse, students ask who will fix unsafe PGs

“My parents called me worried when this incident happened. I just moved to Delhi for college and this situation has scared me. I hope we are safe,” a first-year student from Shri Venkateshwara College told Newslaundry, requesting anonymity.

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A French giant heads back to India after 12 years with bigger bets

Carrefour is back in India, but it is not rebuilding the hypermarket business it abandoned in 2014. This time, the French retailer is betting on smaller stores, local products, private labels and eventually quick commerce—taking on Reliance, DMart, Blinkit and others with profitability, rather than scale alone, at the centre…

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Maharashtra FDA suspends Blinkit, 2 Mumbai eateries’ food licences over serious hygiene violations

In a significant regulatory move, the Maharashtra FDA has suspended food licenses for a Blinkit center and two popular Mumbai restaurants after uncovering critical hygiene and safety failings. Inspections revealed food stored dangerously close to drains and a concerning presence of cockroaches. Furthermore, officials identified uncertified food handlers and visible…

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Sugar shortage bites: Retailers cap purchases, prices surge 29% ahead of Raksha Bandhan

Major retailers are limiting sugar purchases to three kilograms per customer. Quick commerce platforms also restrict sugar sales to a few packs. This comes as sugar supplies tighten before the Raksha Bandhan festival. Government-approved raw sugar imports aim to ease the tight stock situation. Prices have risen significantly and are…

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Quick commerce expands to 477 cities as players target smaller, untapped markets: CLSA

Quick commerce is expanding rapidly into 477 Indian cities beyond major metropolitan areas. Newer players are targeting underpenetrated geographies, seeking a first-mover advantage in these markets. Established companies are deepening their networks in key cities while testing smaller dark store setups elsewhere. Blinkit leads in dark store count nationally and…

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Flipkart Minutes overtakes Swiggy Instamart in dark stores across top 10 cities

The gap is narrow but significant, pointing to the rapid expansion of Flipkart's quick-commerce business even as established players continue to deepen their networks. The 10 cities together account for 3,536 dark stores, according to CLSA's Quick Commerce Map, with Blinkit leading at 969 stores, followed by Zepto at 828,…

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Zomato pilots food vending machines at workplaces in new attempt at quick delivery

Zomato is piloting food vending machines in Gurugram corporate offices. This new initiative, Zomato Now, aims for rapid food delivery access. Zomato Now comes alongside sister company Blinkit’s 10-minute food delivery service Bistro, which operates through its own cloud kitchens.

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'Desi' Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit

Swiggy's Instamart will adopt an inventory model after shareholder approval for India-owned status. This change allows Instamart to potentially improve margins and gain greater control. The quick-commerce unit aims to catch up with market leader Blinkit in this competitive sector. This shift requires higher working capital for inventory purchases and…

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Rat allegedly spotted inside ice cream freezer at Blinkit store in Kalyan, sparks food safety concerns

A viral video showed a rat inside an ice cream storage crate at a quick-commerce delivery hub. This incident raised significant concerns over hygiene and food safety standards at online grocery centres. Residents have urged authorities to inspect the facility and take appropriate action if violations are found. The Maharashtra…

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Maharashtra food safety chief targets Domino's, Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown

Maharashtra's food safety chief has taken decisive action by suspending warehouse permits for leading grocery companies after inspectors uncovered alarming sanitation issues, including cockroach infestations. This effort specifically addresses challenges within the burgeoning quick commerce sector known for swift grocery deliveries. Notably, several Domino's stores were also shut down for…

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India state food safety chief targets Eternal, Swiggy, Zepto in sweeping crackdown, suspends permits of 12 warehouses

Maharashtra's food safety chief has taken action by suspending 12 warehouses' permits for grocery giants including Eternal, Swiggy and Zepto after inspections exposed disturbing health violations such as cockroach infestations and spoiled produce. Moreover, inspectors uncovered rodent waste and unhygienic storage practices, while delivery personnel wearing street shoes increased contamination…

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Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025

Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of e-commerce platforms. The National Consumer Helpline facilitated over 91 crore in refunds to consumers. Non-delivery of products constituted the largest category of complaints filed. The government has taken…

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FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouches

FSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper or naturally derived materials. Tin and glass containers are also permitted packaging options for the product. This amendment aligns with broader FSSAI efforts to enhance food safety compliance nationwide. The regulator…

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Eternal helped you save time. Now it wants to help you spend it

Eternal’s District is betting India’s next consumer internet boom will come from helping people spend time outside home. As dining, shopping, movies, sports and live events grow, District aims to become the digital layer for offline consumption. The strategy reflects a broader shift from convenience to experiences, while Eternal targets…

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Eternal vs Swiggy: The quick commerce war is on. Which stock should you own after Q1?

The rivalry in the quick commerce sector heats up as Q1 results show stark contrasts between Eternal and Swiggy. While Swiggy leans towards aggressive growth supported by robust funding, Eternal places its bets on profitability and improved operations. Both firms are vying for ambitious long-term goals that investors will be…

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Swiggy’s Rs 60,000 crore breakeven challenge: Can Instamart grow without restarting the cash war?

Swiggy's Instamart is targeting an impressive ₹60,000 crore in annualised net order value to achieve profitability. To reach this goal, the platform must double its current orders and enhance contribution margins significantly. This means Instamart should aim to garner an additional ₹30 per order through various optimizations. However, the competitive…

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Parle's new 'Melody Tiramisu' toffee pack launched carrying 'celebrating India-Italy friendship' message after viral 'Melodi' moments; Here's where you can get it

Parle has launched a limited edition Tiramisu flavour of its iconic Melody toffee exclusively on Blinkit, with the pack explicitly carrying a 'celebrating India-Italy friendship' message. The launch follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's viral moment of gifting Melody toffees to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome in May this…

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BigBasket’s losses widen in FY26, revenue rises 7.7% YoY

This comes weeks after Amazon veteran Amit Nanda joined BigBasket as the new chief executive after founder Hari Menon stepped down. Nanda has been tasked with making the business profitable amid mounting pressure on margins in the quick commerce sector.

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Eternal shares jump over 20% in one month. Will the stock cross its October peak of Rs 368?

Eternal shares have surged over 20% in the past month. Analysts largely maintain a bullish outlook on the food delivery major. Experts highlight robust growth levers supporting future performance. Technical indicators suggest a positive shift in the stock's medium-term trend. The company's stock is currently trading below its October peak.

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Swiggy Instamart ropes in ex-Myntra boss Nandita Sinha as q-comm battle heats up

Myntra's former CEO Nandita Sinha will lead Swiggy's Instamart quick commerce business from August 3. She replaces Amitesh Kumar Jha, who resigned on July 28 for other opportunities. Sinha previously led fashion e-commerce platform Myntra since 2022. This leadership change occurs as the quick commerce sector faces intense competition. Rivals…

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Why Swiggy shares fell over 5% today: Foreign ownership cap sparks $460 million passive outflow fears

Swiggy shares fell after the company proposed cutting its foreign ownership limit to 49.5% from 100%, raising concerns over its eligibility for major global indices. The move could lead to Swiggy's exclusion from the MSCI Standard and FTSE indices, triggering an estimated $460 million in passive outflows, according to reports.

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Eternal shares jump 3% after Q1 results. Jefferies, CLSA and 4 other brokerages weigh in

Shares of Eternal climbed 3% after its Q1FY27 earnings, with brokerages reaffirming bullish views on the stock. JPMorgan, CLSA, Jefferies, Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Emkay retained positive ratings, citing accelerating growth in food delivery and Blinkit, improving quick commerce profitability, stronger margin guidance and management's confidence that competitive intensity has…

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Eternal’s robust Q1; Meta faces content-blocking allegations

Eternal reported a jump in its net profit on the back of Blinkit's improving operating performance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

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Zomato's Deepinder Goyal shrugs off Rapido, Swiggy's budget food bets

Eternal's CEO Deepinder Goyal downplayed competition from Rapido and Swiggy's budget food delivery services. He stated these low-cost offerings have had a limited impact on their business. Goyal emphasized Eternal's focus on its Bistro initiative for supply chain innovation. This new model aims to make food delivery viable at lower…

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Will Blinkit growth sustain amid competition? 5 things to know from Eternal's shareholder letter

Eternal's Q1 shareholder letter highlights Blinkit's rapid expansion, improving profitability and rising capital investments, while food delivery remains the group's profit engine. Management also addressed mounting quick commerce competition, outlined Blinkit's return framework and detailed continued investments in AI, Bistro and other emerging businesses despite widening losses in newer ventures.

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