GoKawiilIndia's quick-commerce apps deliver new iPhone 18 Pro models within minutes of launch
Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart and BigBasket began selling Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max in India as soon as they launched, promising doorstep delivery in roughly 10 minutes alongside traditional retail channels. BigBasket reported over 300 units sold in the first hour, while Instamart said Bengaluru led orders, though several platforms saw stock run out within hours.
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This shows how India's quick-commerce apps, once limited to groceries, are becoming serious channels for high-value electronics, a market Redseer values near $9 billion and projected by others to hit $50 billion by 2030. Rapid stockouts on premium phones signal both strong consumer appetite for instant gratification and the logistical strain of scaling beyond perishables into big-ticket goods.
- Quick-commerce apps sold Apple's iPhone 18 Pro models within minutes of India launch
- BigBasket sold 300+ units in the first hour, with Bengaluru leading Instamart orders
- Stock ran out quickly on several platforms, showing demand outpacing quick-commerce supply
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