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Blinkit, Instamart, BigBasket ration sugar sales amid stock woes
Blinkit, Instamart, BigBasket ration sugar sales amid stock woes
Quick-commerce platforms Blinkit, Instamart and BigBasket have started limiting the quantity of sugar a customer can buy, citing limited stock. Notices on their apps warn of restricted supply ahead of the festive…
Quick-commerce platforms Blinkit, Instamart and BigBasket have started limiting the quantity of sugar a customer can buy, citing limited stock. Notices on their apps warn of restricted supply ahead of the festive season, when demand typically spikes.
The curbs come as sugar prices rise and availability tightens, putting pressure on food manufacturers who depend on the commodity. The platforms have not specified the exact per-order limit or how long the restriction will last.
Industry watchers expect the situation to ease only after fresh supplies arrive from mills later in the season. The development marks an unusual step by major online grocers, who rarely ration staple items.
Indian Opinion Analysis
India is the world's second-largest sugar producer, yet domestic prices have climbed this year as the government diverted cane for ethanol production and restricted exports to keep local supplies stable. The squeeze is most acute for small bakeries and sweet-makers who rely on retail purchases and cannot buy in bulk from mills. The next key signal will come when the government announces the monthly release quota for October, which determines how much sugar mills can sell in the open market. If the quota is cut further, the rationing on quick-commerce platforms could widen to more cities.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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