Quick-commerce chases tier-1, tier-2 cities as metros saturate past 6,000 dark stores
With metro dark-store density peaking above 6,000 outlets, Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart and newer entrants Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes are pushing into smaller cities. Bernstein flags headroom in tier-1/2 markets but warns intensifying competition could compress unit economics.
Metro dark stores pass 6,000 as Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes chase tier-1/2 growth amid margin pressure.
Business Standard · Companies · 5/14/2026, 12:24:26 AM · Ask about this →