Food Manifest

Dark Stores in Focus: How Q-Commerce Players Are Cleaning Up for Consumers

• A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, Resources
• July 23, 2025

Key Development  India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector, led by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Bigbasket, and Swiggy Instamart, is rapidly evolving as customer demand for ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essentials soars. However, this rapid growth has brought increased regulatory focus, especially on the hygiene and operational standards of the dark stores that form the backbone