New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- By March 2027, Blinkit will have close to 3,000 dark stores, effectively expanding its presence in high-density networks in the largest consumption centres in India. The push facilitates quicker revenue and user gains but has augmented short-term expenses, highlighting a trade-off between velocity and momentary profitability as rivalry rises.

Blinkit ended Q2 FY26 with 1,816 dark stores after adding 272 in the quarter - up from 1,544 in the previous quarter and 791 a year earlier. By December 2025, the management is predicting to have 2,100 stores and 3,000 by March 2027. On performance measures, revenue increased 756% to Rs 9,891 crore, net order value increased 137% to Rs 11,679 crore and the average monthly trans...