Desk note · industry · Gig economy / EV
On 9 October 2026 Eternal’s Zomato and Blinkit hosted the third EV Bazaar in New Delhi, where more than 2,500 delivery partners compared over 30 electric two-wheeler models and met lenders, chargers, and battery-swap operators. Eternal says over 200,000 riders already use EVs across the two apps.
On 9 October 2026, Zomato and Blinkit, both owned by Eternal, ran the third edition of EV Bazaar at KD Jadhav Stadium in New Delhi. More than 2,500 delivery partners attended. More than 20 electric vehicle manufacturers and ecosystem partners set up stalls. Riders could test-ride more than 30 electric two-wheeler models and talk to firms offering loans, rentals, charging, and battery swapping. Ministry of Road Transport officials also joined the event.
Delivery pay depends on how many trips a rider completes and how much time the scooter spends off the road. Renting or swapping batteries can beat buying upfront when cash is tight. Eternal says more than 200,000 delivery partners across Zomato and Blinkit were already using electric two-wheelers as of 30 September 2026. In FY26 the two platforms logged 228 million deliveries on EVs. The bazaar is a push to keep that fleet growing by lowering search costs: one venue to compare models, finance, and roadside support.
If you order food or groceries, faster EV turnover can mean steadier ETAs in dense cities. If you invest in quick commerce or auto, watch whether rental uptake through the in-app ‘Rent a vehicle’ feature keeps climbing. Eternal said more than 23,000 partners used that rental path in FY26. Wider rider adoption also feeds charging and swap networks that other commuters can use later. This sits in the same week as strong staples retail prints, a reminder that platform work and everyday shopping both keep moving even as rates rise.
Telecom / IPO
On 22 October 2026, exchange data showed Jio Platforms’ ₹30,213 crore issue had drawn about ₹3.73 lakh crore of total bids by late evening on Day 2, with the retail portion oversubscribed and market commentators citing diverted cash from other listed stocks during the book build.
SEBI / market infrastructure
On 22 October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India proposed letting stock exchanges and depositories fund core-market and regulator-mandated initiatives without prior approval for each ticket, while keeping board oversight and financial safeguards and inviting comments until 12 November.
E-commerce / food delivery
On 22 October 2026, reporting said Flipkart is testing an internal food delivery product called Eat-in by Minutes with more than 8,000 employees in Bengaluru, using Ekart logistics as it prepares to compete with Zomato and Swiggy in meal delivery.
Digital trust / compliance
On 22 October 2026, eMudhra Ltd said its board will voluntarily withdraw from the global SSL/TLS certificate segment after a key-security incident on eight intermediate certificates, citing compliance cost and weak economics while stressing that other digital-trust services continue.
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