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Higher costs and elusive profits: Why quick deliveries in India may go slow

A founder of a quick service company reportedly said that the 10-minute delivery was something of a "gimmick" as the speed of the delivery has slowed down and the costs have rise

Instant grocery delivery by Dunzo in Mumbai
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The promise of quick delivery by companies like Zepto, Blinkit and Dunzo is likely to fade as profits prove elusive. According to a report by Financial Express (FE), lately, these companies have increased the minimum order requirements for free delivery and increased the charges to make the business more lucrative. 
 
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