Guwahati, July 21 -- Quick commerce platforms like Blinkit are experiencing a significant surge in popularity across Guwahati, leading to rapid expansion, including a new warehouse in Chandmari.

This boom in online grocery and essential item delivery is transforming consumer habits but also posing a considerable challenge to the city's small-scale businesses.

Guwahati residents are increasingly turning to quick commerce services such as Blinkit, Bigbasket (bbnow), JioMart, Julunga, Need N Food, Gromaal, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto for their daily needs. This growing trend marks a significant shift from earlier online shopping habits, which were largely confined to clothing, electronics, books, and household items from platforms like Ama...