INDIA, Nov. 10 -- 10-November-2026
Blinkit added 308 net stores in the September quarter and raised its March 2027 target to 3,500, according to reporting on Eternal's 21 October shareholder letter. That target is a plan, not a completed expansion. Separately, India's amended e-commerce rules take effect on 1 January 2027 and require clear identification of sponsored listings. They also prohibit misleading users through manipulation of search results or indexes.
The Retail Times asks: Can a shopper tell whether the first product is there because it matches the search or because someone paid for the position? Can a smaller brand see whether it is losing sales because of price, local stock availability or limited visibility?
The Retail Tim...