Blinkit introduces international orders for Raksha Bandhan: ‘For our overseas customers…’

PTC News Desk: With Raksha Bandhan approaching, families are preparing to celebrate the cherished bond between siblings. To enhance the festivities, Blinkit, an online grocery delivery service, has introduced a new feature allowing international orders for the festival. This service enables individuals living abroad to send rakhis and gifts to their loved ones in India, ensuring swift delivery within just 10 minutes.

The special offer is now available and will continue until August 19. During this period, users from six international locations— the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Japan—can place orders to send rakhis and gifts to India.

Blinkit’s co-founder and CEO, Albinder Dhindsa, announced the feature on X (formerly Twitter), stating: “Raksha Bandhan special – we’ve activated international orders on Blinkit until August 19. Folks living abroad can now place orders on Blinkit to send rakhis and gifts to their siblings in India, with delivery in just 10 minutes! Available from USA, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, France, and Japan.”

See the tweet here:

Raksha Bandhan special – we’ve switched on international orders on Blinkit till 19th August.

Folks living abroad can now place orders on Blinkit to send Rakhis and gifts to their siblings in India and we’ll deliver in 10 minutes! ????

Countries from where you can order – USA,… pic.twitter.com/Gmey0DYTjC

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 17, 2024

Reactions to Blinkit’s new Raksha Bandhan feature have been varied. Some users have shown curiosity and raised questions, while others have expressed appreciation for the initiative. One user praised the service, saying, “Blinkit never disappoints us,” while another called it “super service.”

A third user noted, “I already ordered from Amazon from Japan. It would have been better if the service started a bit earlier. Hopefully, this offer returns next year!” Another enthusiastic user commented, “For real? If so, you’re winning the world—one rakhi at a time.”

Blinkit, founded by Albinder Dhindsa in 2013, has swiftly emerged as a leading quick-commerce platform. The company has transformed the shopping experience, making it more accessible and efficient for users seeking essentials.

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