Bigbasket to Launch 10-Minute Food Delivery Nationwide by FY26

Tata Group-backed Bigbasket is preparing to launch a nationwide 10-minute food delivery service by the end of fiscal year 2026, entering the fast-growing quick-commerce race and intensifying competition with players like Swiggy’s Snacc, Blinkit’s Bistro, and Zepto Cafe.

The new service, confirmed by Bigbasket co-founder Vipul Parekh in an interview with Reuters, builds on the company’s recent pilot in Bengaluru and will expand to 40 dark stores by July. The offering includes ready-to-eat items and beverages, featuring products from Tata Group companies such as Starbucks and Qmin (a brand under Indian Hotels Company). Bigbasket has clarified it will not partner with third-party restaurants for this venture.

Targeting consumers accustomed to platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, Bigbasket aims to attract both loyal grocery customers and new users looking for fast food solutions. The company will rely heavily on its dark store network—small warehouses strategically located in high-density urban areas—to fulfill rapid delivery promises.

Currently operating 700 dark stores across the country, Bigbasket plans to scale this infrastructure to between 1,000 and 1,200 outlets by the end of 2025, reinforcing its ability to meet the rising demand for ultra-fast delivery.

This push into instant food delivery marks Bigbasket’s latest move to diversify within India’s $7.1 billion quick-commerce sector, labeled as the nation’s fastest-growing industry by Blume Ventures’ Indus Valley Report.

Addressing recent speculation around external fundraising, Parekh dismissed the need for outside investment, citing Tata Group’s strong internal funding capabilities. He reiterated Bigbasket’s plans to go public within the next 18 to 24 months, underscoring confidence in the company's growth trajectory and financial position.