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Blinkit, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gurgaon, is a leading quick commerce marketplace in India that delivers products in under 15 minutes. Acquired by Zomato in August 2022, the company aims to grow significantly and has recently launched initiatives like a 10-minute ambulance service and a food delivery app called Bistro. With a revenue of INR 2,301 Cr and a workforce of 1,000-5,000 employees, Blinkit focuses on leveraging technology for rapid service and operational efficiency.

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Blinkit Process Cheatsheet

Blinkit, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gurgaon, is a leading quick commerce marketplace in India that delivers products in under 15 minutes. Acquired by Zomato in August 2022, the company aims to grow significantly and has recently launched initiatives like a 10-minute ambulance service and a food delivery app called Bistro. With a revenue of INR 2,301 Cr and a workforce of 1,000-5,000 employees, Blinkit focuses on leveraging technology for rapid service and operational efficiency.

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Blinkit

Key Information
Founded Headquarters Revenue (FY '24) Employees CEO

2013 Gurgaon, Haryana INR 2,301 Cr 1,000-5,000 Albinder Dhindsa

About the Company


• Blinkit (formerly known as Grofers India Private Limited) is a quick commerce marketplace providing on-demand delivery of thousands of products across
multiple categories in less than 15 minutes
• Built on a proprietary technology stack, the Blinkit platform serves as a convergence of consumers looking for everyday essentials, partner stores that serve
their needs efficiently, and manufacturers looking for a channel to reach a nation of consumers
• Blinkit aims to revolutionize e-commerce by ensuring rapid delivery, allowing customers to receive items almost as soon as they think of them
• Their mission focuses on "instant commerce indistinguishable from magic," leveraging technology and data sciences for fast service
• The company was acquired by Zomato in August 2022 and now falls under Zomato's rebranded parent company Eternal Ltd.
• Blinkit is already a leading e-grocery company in India and aims to grow 100 times in size within the next five years
Company in News
Blinkit gets INR 1,500-crore cash boost from Blinkit's Bistro promises 'canteen-style' food to Blinkit launches 10-minute ambulance service,
Zomato doorsteps in 10 minutes starting with Gurugram
Blinkit has received a INR 1,500 crore fund infusion Blinkit has launched a standalone app called Bistro, Blinkit is launching a 10-minute ambulance service in
from its parent company Zomato, according to a promising 10-minute delivery of fresh, preservative- Gurugram, with plans to expand the service to other
regulatory filing made with the Registrar of free meals in select Gurugram locations. It focuses on cities in India in the next two years. The ambulances
Companies (RoC). Last month, Zomato had pumped high-quality, canteen-style food and avoids would have medical equipment such as oxygen
in INR 500 crore into the company. With the latest preservatives, food processors, and microwave- cylinders, AEDs (Automated External Defibrillator),
equity infusion, Zomato has injected a total of Rs processed meals. Bistro aims to revolutionize quick- stretchers, monitors, suction machines, emergency
4,300 crore in Blinkit since it acquired the firm in service food delivery by preparing dishes in under medicines, and injections. The ambulance will come
August 2022. Zomato had purchased the company five minutes. It competes with Swiggy's Snacc, Zepto with a paramedic, an assistant, and a trained driver.
for Rs 4,477 crore in an all-stock deal. In an Cafe, and Zomato's 15-minute delivery. Currently in A promotional image shared showed a flat fee of INR
interview, Blinkit’s CEO Albinder Dhindsa had said its pilot phase, it aims to expand after finding the 2,000 for the ambulance service, along with
that most of the company’s current cash burn was right product-market fit. (Jan '25) warnings that the service did not support neonatal
on account of expansion. (Feb '25) or ventilator care. (Jan '25)

Profile Process

Stage 1: Group Discussion


Program Manager Stage 2: Technical Interview(s)
Stage 3: HR Interview

GD Topics
1. The role of data-driven decisions in modern business operations
2. How can cross-functional collaboration drive business success?
3. Flexibility vs. Structure: what matters more in a fast-paced environment?
4. Customer obsession: key to sustainable business growth?
5. Process automation: threat to jobs or key to efficiency?
6. The importance of leadership in driving operational efficiency
7. How can warehousing innovations impact supply chain management?
8. Balancing speed and quality in business deliverables
9. Dynamic business conditions: how should companies adapt?
10. The future of program management in e-commerce and logistics
11. Is curiosity the most important trait for future leaders?
12. Streamlining processes: standardization vs. Customization
13. How does data analytics impact operational strategies?
14. Building resilient businesses in uncertain times
15. The role of technology in improving operational efficiency
Technical Questions
1. What metrics would you track to measure the performance of an operational hub?
2. How do you think data analytics plays a role in optimizing warehouse operations and improving efficiency?
3. If a key KPI suddenly drops, what steps would you take to identify and address the issue?
4. How would you streamline processes in a warehouse or operational hub to improve efficiency?
5. How would you communicate complex data insights to stakeholders with non-technical backgrounds?
6. What role does Six Sigma or Agile methodology play in operational process improvements?
7. What’s your strategy for balancing cost optimization and service quality in a fast-paced environment?
8. With sustainability being a focus, how would you design an eco-friendly logistics process?
9. How would you design an operational process to enhance last-mile delivery speed and accuracy?
10. If customers in a specific region report repeated service failures, how would you investigate and solve the issue?
11. How would you integrate customer feedback into operational decision-making?
12. If you had to launch a new warehouse in a city with no prior infrastructure, how would you plan it?
13. What emerging trends in logistics and operations excite you the most, and why?
14. If supply chain disruptions occur due to geopolitical factors, how would you manage operational risk?
15. How would you implement AI and IoT technologies in warehouse management?
16. Can you share an example where you automated a process to improve efficiency?
17. How do you assess and mitigate risks when onboarding new suppliers for operational needs?
18. With fully automated "dark warehouses" (warehouses operating without human intervention) becoming a trend, how would you assess the feasibility of
implementing one?
19. How would you implement a lean management strategy to reduce waste in operations?
20. How would you prioritize the rollout of new services like ambulances and Bistro across different cities?
HR Questions
1. Tell me about yourself and why you are interested in the Program Manager role
2. How do you handle tight deadlines while ensuring high-quality results?
3. Describe a time when you led a team in a fast-paced environment
4. How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple stakeholders?
5. Give an example of when you derived insights from data to solve a business problem
6. How do you motivate a team that is underperforming?
7. Describe a situation where you had to streamline a process. What was the outcome?
8. How would you handle a conflict between two cross-functional teams?
9. Have you worked in a dynamic business environment? How did you adapt?
10. What does customer obsession mean to you? Provide an example
11. How would you improve operational efficiency in a warehouse?
12. Describe a challenge you faced during a project and how you overcame it
13. What tools or techniques do you use for data analysis?
14. How do you ensure collaboration among diverse teams?
15. Tell me about a time you failed. What did you learn from it?
16. How do you stay motivated when working on repetitive tasks?
17. Have you ever worked on a project with tight deadlines and limited resources?
18. How would you define a successful program manager?
19. Describe a situation where you made a decision without complete information
20. How do you stay resilient when projects don’t go as planned?
Do's Don'ts
• Read about the company
• Be thorough with your CV & PSP • Don't make wild guesses during the interview
• Be as authentic as possible • Don't panic, be honest in case you don't know something
• Prepare good questions to ask at the end • Don't rush to answer the questions
• Keep the interview conversational
Resources
• Compendium: Opsession
• Six Sigma: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/six-sigma.asp
• Understanding Dark Stores: https://supplychainanalytics.in/dark-stores-quick-commerce-operations/#google_vignette
• Blinkit's Business Model: https://iide.co/blog/blinkit-business-model/

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