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Blinkit expands in Andhra Pradesh, bringing hyper-fast delivery to three more cities!
MUMBAI: Blinkit is on a roll—quite literally. The instant delivery giant has extended its reach to three more cities in Andhra Pradesh: Kakinada, Rajahmundry, and Guntur. With an already loyal customer base in Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada, this expansion was a no-brainer. If you live in these areas and ever wished your groceries arrived faster than your pizza, well, Blinkit has got you covered.
The driving force behind Blinkit, Albinder Dhindsa took to Linkedin, saying, “Blinkit is now delivering in three more cities in Andhra Pradesh—Kakinada, Rajahmundry & Guntur! ? These cities made sense as we are already seeing good customer love and trust coming from Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada (the two AP cities we launched a few months back).”
So, where exactly can you expect these speedster deliveries? Here’s the breakdown:
. Kakinada: Jayendra Nagar, Sidhartha Nagar, Bhanugudi, Sarpavaram, Madhavapatnam, APSP, Ramanayya Peta, Rayudupalem, Valasapakala, Vakalapudi.
. Rajahmundry: Danavaipeta, AV Apparao Road, Kambala Cheruvu, Lala Cheruvu, Taditota, Morampudi, Shyamala Center, Kotipalli Bus Stand.
. Guntur: Brundavan Gardens, SVM Colony, Brodipet, Gorantla, Arundalpet, Lam, Vidya Nagar, Koritapadu.
With Blinkit’s aggressive expansion, it’s clear the company is making sure no craving, grocery emergency, or last-minute cooking disaster goes unanswered. The brand’s commitment to speed and convenience is winning over customers faster than you can say, “Where’s my order?”
For residents in these newly added cities, this means groceries, essentials, and more are now just a Blink(it) away. Whether it’s a forgotten ingredient, a midnight snack craving, or just an unwillingness to step outside, Blinkit is now part of the solution.
The expansion also highlights Blinkit’s larger ambition—to dominate the quick commerce space in India. With hyperlocal logistics and growing customer demand, the company is setting the stage for even bigger moves. Will more cities be next? At this rate, don’t be surprised if Blinkit reaches your doorstep before you even finish reading this article.
MUMBAI: From flights to tracks, Cleartrip is now trying to keep every journey on the same ticket. Cleartrip, part of Flipkart, has launched train ticket bookings through a partnership with Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, marking its entry into India’s vast rail travel ecosystem.
The integration allows users to search, book and manage train journeys directly within the app, as the company pushes towards becoming a unified, multi-modal travel platform. The move plugs Cleartrip into one of the world’s largest transportation networks, where over 800 million reserved passengers travel annually, alongside a daily footfall of around 23 million across Indian Railways.
The offering includes bookings across routes nationwide, covering General and Tatkal quotas as per Ministry of Railways guidelines. Users can also access real-time seat availability, fare insights, PNR status tracking, berth preferences and digital payment options within a single interface.
The expansion reflects a broader shift in travel platforms from specialising in a single mode to stitching together end-to-end journeys. For Cleartrip, the bet is not just on scale, but on simplifying a system often seen as complex and fragmented.
Company executives said the focus is on embedding predictive intelligence and personalisation into the booking journey, aiming to make everything from discovery to post-booking support faster and more intuitive.
The train booking feature is currently live on the app, with plans to extend it to the web platform soon, signalling a push towards a seamless cross-platform experience.
In a country where railways move billions each year, the next battleground for travel apps may well be decided not in the skies, but on the tracks.
