Report Major brands are strengthening contracts with quick commerce platforms after food safety violations surfaced at dark store facilities. They are revising agreements to tighten clauses on storage, handling, and hygiene, aiming to prevent incidents that could trigger consumer claims or regulatory action. Chandan Goswami, partner at law firm AT & Partners, said brands are
READ MOREQuick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies
READ MOREPilot Begins in Bengaluru, More Cities Soon BigBasket, India’s leading online grocer under the Tata Group, will roll out its 10-minute food delivery service across the country by the end of FY 2026. Co-founder Vipul Parekh confirmed that strong Tata backing and internal funds will power this expansion. BigBasket also plans to go public within
READ MOREIndia’s booming quick commerce sector, known for delivering groceries and essentials within minutes, is now under intense scrutiny over serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations. At the heart of the issue are dark stores—warehouse-like storage hubs that stock and dispatch products for last-mile delivery. Once lauded for their role in fast retail, these facilities
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