Blinkit Secures ₹600 Crore from Eternal to Accelerate Quick Commerce Expansion

Eternal, the holding company that owns Zomato and Blinkit, has added ₹600 crore to Blinkit’s books, as per the news reports. Fresh funds come at a time when quick-delivery services are spending heavily on expanding their store presence, a key requirement for faster fulfilment. 

Part of a Continuing Cash Flow 

This is the 3rd infusion Blinkit has received in 2025. Eternal first put in ₹500 crore in January, followed by ₹1,500 crore in February. With the new round, Blinkit’s total funding from Eternal this year stands at ₹2,600 crore.  

Eternal stated that the money has been directed to Blink Commerce Private Limited and will be allocated towards regular operations, working capital, and expenses tied to expansion. 

Dark Stores Remain Central to Spending 

Blinkit has been building a network of dark stores, small storage hubs used to dispatch quick deliveries within limited neighbourhoods. The company has set a target of 3,000 dark stores by March 2027.  

As per its Q2 FY26 disclosures, it currently operates 1,816 stores. These warehouses form the backbone of the business model and require stocking, staffing, and upkeep, contributing to high operational costs. 

Sector Witnessing Similar Capital Inflows 

The quick-commerce industry continues to draw investment, showing the rising expense of growing delivery capacity. 

• Zepto raised $450 million in October 2025, after securing $350 million the previous year. 
   
• Swiggy board approved to raise up to ₹10,000 crore through public or private routes, including QIP. 
   
• BigBasket’s consumer arm, Innovative Retail, secured ₹200 crore in debt financing from DBS Bank. 

Read More: ETERNAL (Formerly Zomato) Becomes India’s Fastest-Growing Major Brand in 2025! 

Eternal Share Price Performance  

As of November 27, 2025, 10:09 am, Eternal share price was trading at ₹304.05, a 0.91% down from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The ₹600 crore infusion adds to Blinkit’s ongoing plans to manage rising operational costs and expand its store network in a sector defined by high spending and delivery infrastructure. 

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