Blinkit’s big box blues dim sellers’ Diwali cheer

India’s largest quick commerce platform Blinkit is facing disruptions at some of its large warehouses in Haryana, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. This is due to the double whammy of festive demand and the company’s recent transition to an inventory-led model, people in the know and sellers said.

To streamline these issues, Blinkit has stopped accepting stocks for new and pre-launch products at its warehouses until October 31, per an email sent to sellers by the Gurugram-based company. ET has reviewed a copy of the email.

“Due to the ongoing festive…