Quick commerce hits 45°C wall: Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart scramble to shield 12M gig riders

India's 10-minute delivery model faces its first major heatwave stress test as Delhi tops 45°C. Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, Amazon and Flipkart deploy cooling vests, hydration kiosks and 5,000 rest points across 90,000 associates. NDMA advisory urges pausing outdoor work at peak hours, threatening 4.5% GDP exposure tied to a gig workforce set to double to 23.5M by FY30.

Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart deploy cooling vests and 5,000 rest points as Delhi hits 45°C, protecting 90,000 gig riders amid NDMA heat advisory.

Business Standard · Companies · 5/27/2026, 9:43:26 AM · Ask about this →

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