**Tata-Backed BigBasket to Launch 10-Minute Food Delivery Across India by 2025-26**
BigBasket, the online e-commerce platform supported by the Tata Group, is set to introduce its 10-minute food delivery service throughout India by the end of the financial year 2025-26. This initiative aims to compete with other quick commerce players in the Indian market, as reported by Reuters, citing co-founder Vipul Parekh.
The grocery giant is gearing up to challenge competitors such as Swiggy’s Snacc, Blinkit’s Bistro, and Zepto Cafe, which currently offer food and snack deliveries in under 15 minutes. Parekh indicated that BigBasket intends to target the customer bases of established firms like Swiggy and Zomato while also reaching out to new customers.
**Strategic Dark Store Expansion**
As the quick commerce sector continues to grow, major players like Blinkit, Swiggy, Flipkart, and Zepto are vying for a larger market share. BigBasket plans to leverage dark stores—small warehouses designed for efficient delivery operations—to facilitate its upcoming 10-minute food delivery service. These dark stores allow delivery riders to quickly pick up groceries or food items for customer delivery.
The company aims to expand its dark store network to between 1,000 and 1,200 locations by the end of 2025, up from its current 700 stores nationwide.
**Pilot Program and Future Plans**
BigBasket recently launched a pilot food delivery service in Bengaluru and plans to increase its operations to 40 dark stores by the end of July 2025. Parekh, who now oversees the company’s marketing and finance functions, noted that 5 to 10 percent of BigBasket’s customers are currently opting to combine quick-food items with their regular online orders, a figure the company expects to grow.
Customers utilizing this service will have access to offerings from Tata Group’s Starbucks and Qmin, with no other restaurant partnerships planned for the quick commerce service.
Despite speculation about seeking external investors, Parekh clarified that BigBasket is not pursuing fundraising and is instead planning to go public within the next 18 to 24 months. He emphasized the advantage of being part of the Tata Group, which provides ample internal capital.
**Conclusion**
BigBasket’s ambitious plans to roll out a 10-minute food delivery service reflect the growing demand for quick commerce solutions in India. With strategic expansions and a focus on leveraging dark stores, the company is poised to enhance its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving e-commerce landscape.
**FAQ**
**What is BigBasket’s plan for food delivery services?**
BigBasket plans to launch a 10-minute food delivery service across India by the end of the financial year 2025-26, aiming to compete with other quick commerce platforms.
