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BigBasket is the Official Grocery Partner for Rajasthan Royals
NEW DELHI: Bigbasket will be the official online grocery partner for the Rajasthan Royals team for the Indian Premier League 2020 starting from 19 September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the tagline Har Din Sasta, the objective of this association will be to focus on Affordability and Quality while accessing a whole new set of customers.
Online grocery shopping has gained major traction over the last five months owing to the pandemic as customers discovered the convenience and safety of buying groceries online. This is now estimated to be the fastest-growing segment growing at about 70% Y-O-Y driven by customers moving from being offline stores to online stores and existing online shoppers moving their entire grocery basket to online stores.
BigBasket is creating milestones in the online retail market and has recently re-engineered its supply chain across cities to build a capability to deliver all of its customer orders within the same and delivery a large number of them within 2-3 hours. The company’s operations have expanded to 30 cities in India recording about 12 million customer orders per month and it has recorded significant growth over the past six months. BigBasket is already a brand to reckon with for its customer-centric approach, and the association with Rajasthan Royals will enable it to capture the market further drawing on the affordability aspect.
BigBasket CMO & CFO Vipul Parekh said, “BigBasket has always been a preferred brand for online groceries among its consumers akin to Rajasthan Royals which is a mass favorite when it comes to cricket and IPL. This association connects these two popular brands and we hope to capture a new online customer base. We are happy to be associated with the Rajasthan Royals team and customers can look forward to some exciting campaigns in the days to come.”
Rajasthan Royals COO Jake Lush McCrum said, “We are delighted to secure BigBasket as one of our leading partners for IPL 2020. BigBasket has achieved huge growth in the last 5 years, and remains an innovative and agile business, very similar to RR. The company has supported millions during this COVID pandemic and we hope to entertain these consumers with many hopefully becoming RR fans.”
To further drive consumer engagement, BigBasket will be launching exciting offers, competitions, and campaigns over the next few weeks throughout the IPL season. Aimed at capturing the interest of the Rajasthan Royals fans and driving home the BigBasket advantage, the campaigns will be held on the team’s game days.
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Worldwide Travel Insurance for Indian Travellers: How to Find a Plan Without Geographic Gaps in Your Protection
Travelling to more than one country can make insurance selection more complex, because a policy that looks broad at first may still leave certain destinations, transit points, or regions outside its scope. For Indian travellers, this can lead to gaps in cover during a medical emergency or travel disruption abroad.
Here’s a guide to understanding how worldwide coverage works, which plan types to review, and how to check for geographic exclusions before choosing a policy.
Why Geographic Coverage Matters in Travel Insurance
When travellers look for the best travel insurance, medical cover and premium often get early attention, but geographic scope matters just as much. A policy may appear broad while still limiting cover in certain countries, regions, or travel routes.
This can affect hospital access, emergency support, evacuation terms, and non-medical benefits. For Indian travellers visiting more than one destination, checking where the policy applies is an important way to avoid gaps in protection.
Types of Worldwide Travel Insurance Plans Available to Indians
Worldwide travel insurance may be available in different formats, and each one should be reviewed based on the route, trip pattern, and list of destinations.
Single-Trip Travel Insurance
This type of policy is generally chosen for one overseas journey with fixed departure and return dates. It may suit travellers visiting one country or more than one destination during the same trip. The policy still needs to be checked carefully to confirm whether every destination on the itinerary is covered during the full travel period.
Multi-Trip Annual Insurance
This type of plan may be suitable for travellers who visit different countries several times a year. It can be useful only when the policy’s covered regions match the countries included across those trips. Before choosing it, travellers should check trip duration limits, region-wise exclusions, and whether all intended destinations are covered under the annual plan.
Region-Specific Plans
Some policies are built for selected regions rather than for the whole world. These plans may be arranged by destination groups such as Asia, Europe, or broader international zones. They may be suitable in some cases, but they should be reviewed carefully if the journey includes stopovers, connecting countries, or travel beyond the listed region.
Comprehensive Worldwide Plans
These plans are usually reviewed by travellers who want broader international cover across multiple destinations. However, a plan described as worldwide may still have country-wise limits, separate terms for certain regions, or limits on healthcare access and emergency services. The wording should therefore be checked in detail before relying on the description alone.
Key Coverage Areas That Ensure Global Protection
A worldwide policy should be reviewed for the coverage points that matter when travel includes more than one country or a wider international route. These areas help show whether the plan is suitable for broader overseas travel and not limited to only a few listed destinations.
● Cover that applies to all countries listed in the itinerary, not only the main destination.
● Cover for transit stops and connecting countries that are part of the planned journey.
● Clear mention of excluded countries, restricted regions, or destinations not covered under the policy.
● Emergency medical and assistance support that remains available while travelling across different countries.
● Evacuation and repatriation terms that continue to apply during multi-country travel.
How to Check for Geographic Exclusions Before Buying
Geographic exclusions are often found in the detailed wording rather than in the headline promise of the plan. A careful review before purchase can help travellers understand whether the policy matches their travel route.
● Check the destination list in the policy schedule.
● Read whether excluded countries, sanctioned regions, or restricted zones are mentioned in the wording.
● Review whether transit stops and connecting destinations are mentioned as covered travel locations.
● Check if medical network access differs across countries even when the policy appears globally valid.
● Read whether adventure activities, cruises, or remote locations have separate geographic conditions.
● Review assistance and claim support terms to see if they apply equally across all covered destinations.
Conclusion
A travel insurance plan cannot be judged only by premium, destination label, or the word worldwide term alone. For Indian travellers, geographic scope needs close attention because exclusions and regional limits may affect how the policy works during the journey. A careful review of plan type, covered locations, medical support, and destination-specific terms may help reduce avoidable gaps.
