Meghalaya tribal council blocks Blinkit, Instamart licences in Shillong
The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has denied Blinkit a trading licence in Shillong, citing risks to 4,000+ local kirana stores. Instamart faced the same rejection. Blinkit had launched operations but shuttered after failing to secure mandatory clearances — a rare regional pushback against quick commerce expansion.
Meghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council denied Blinkit a trading licence in Shillong, citing threats to 4,000+ local grocery stores. Instamart was similarly refused. Blinkit had started operations but shut after failing to secure mandatory licences.