Quick commerce has become a regular part of daily life for many people in India. You order groceries, snacks, or even small electronics and get them delivered in 10-15 minutes. The latest numbers from a UBS Global Research Report show exactly how much volume each major player is handling every day.

Here is the current picture of daily orders (as per the latest available data):

  • Blinkit: 2.6 million daily orders

  • Zepto: 1.7 million daily orders

  • JioMart: 1.6 million daily orders

  • Instamart (Swiggy): 1.2 million daily orders

  • Flipkart Minutes: 1.1 million daily orders

  • Amazon Now: 0.4 million daily orders

Blinkit clearly leads the pack right now. It has built a strong network with around 2,000 to 2,100 dark stores spread across more than 150 cities. Zepto comes next and operates in 88 cities with roughly 950 to 1,100 dark stores. JioMart uses a mix of about 600 dark stores plus 3,000 retail outlets, which helps it reach over 1,000 cities. The same was discussed on reddit too.

Instamart runs in 131 cities with 1,100 to 1,136 dark stores, while Flipkart Minutes is still newer, as it started in August 2024 and is present in 70 cities with 750-800 dark stores. Amazon Now, which entered the space in June 2025, is operating in just 6 cities with 300-500 dark stores so far.

These numbers come from the UBS Global Research Report and have been discussed in coverage by Economic Times and other platforms.

What About the Others?

BigBasket (through its BB Now quick commerce service) is also active in the space but does not appear in the top daily order numbers from this report. BigBasket has been focusing on both slotted deliveries and quick commerce. It has around 700 dark stores currently and plans to scale up further. The company has said quick commerce could make up 15-20% of its overall grocery basket and is targeting strong growth in this area. Some reports mention it is pushing for 50-60% year-on-year revenue growth with a bigger push into faster deliveries.

Other smaller or regional players exist, but the main action is concentrated among these big names. The leaders (Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart) together control a large part of the market, while Flipkart Minutes, Amazon Now, and JioMart are expanding fast to catch up.

Why the Numbers Matter

Quick commerce works because of dark stores — small warehouses located close to customers so items can reach them quickly. More dark stores generally mean more orders, but it also means higher costs for rent, inventory, and delivery partners.

Blinkit stands out not just for order volume but also for better unit economics in some quarters. It has reportedly turned EBITDA positive in recent periods, while many others are still burning cash to grow.

The sector as a whole is seeing fast growth. Daily orders have increased sharply in the last couple of years, and companies are now moving beyond big metros into smaller cities. At the same time, the race is shifting from pure speed to also making each order profitable.

For founders and people watching the Indian startup scene, this chart shows a few clear things:

  • Scale still matters a lot in quick commerce.

  • Having a large and dense network of dark stores helps handle more orders per day.

  • Newer players like Flipkart Minutes and Amazon Now are investing heavily to build presence, even if their current daily orders are lower.

  • JioMart benefits from Reliance’s existing retail footprint, which gives it a different model compared to pure-play quick commerce apps.

The quick commerce market continues to evolve. Companies are adding more categories beyond groceries, improving margins, and trying to balance growth with profitability. Dark store expansion plans are aggressive — Flipkart Minutes aims to reach over 1,500 stores by the end of 2026, for example.

Data source: UBS Global Research Report \(latest figures reflected in the chart\). Additional context from company updates and reports in Economic Times, Moneycontrol, and others.

This is part of our case studies series tracking Indian startup trends and sector performance on desifounder.com. We will share more updates as new numbers and reports come in.