New Delhi: Dhanteras 2024 celebrations will witness individuals thronging markets to buy steelware and even precious metals in the form of gold and silver coins. On this day, people purchase metal in any form prescribed by religious texts to unlock their luck and happiness.
Quick commerce delivery platforms are offering consumers a chance to purchase gold and silver coins depending on their budget without even stepping out of the house. From Blinkit to Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart to BigBasket, here’s how companies are trying to deliver precious metal coins faster this Dhanteras.
Blinkit
Blinkit founder and CEO Albinder Dhindsa in a social media post on X stated that the platform is delivering authentic gold and silver coins in 10 minutes. Consumers can purchase 10 gm silver coins as well as 0.5-1 gm gold coins from brands such as Malabar, Joyalukkas and MMTC, he said.
Dhanteras special: Get authentic Gold & Silver coins delivered in 10 minutes from Blinkit 🪙
We’ve got Silver (10g) and Gold (1g and 0.5g) coins from trusted brands like Malabar, Joyalukkas and MMTC.
Happy Dhanteras everyone ✨ pic.twitter.com/MFYfu9oG6d
— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) October 29, 2024
BigBasket
The Tata Group company is offering 999.9 purity 1 gm 22-karat gold coins in partnership with Tanishq. The platform is also offering 10-minute delivery, NDTV reported, citing BigBasket’s chief buying and mechandising officer Seshu Kumar.
Swiggy Instamart
The IPO-bound company is offering gold and silver coins in partnership with brands such as Malabar Gold and Diamonds, as well as Muthoot Exim and Jar. Buyers can purchase gold coins in the following denominations:
| S. No. | Size |
| 1 | 0.1 gm |
| 2 | 0.25 gm |
| 3 | 0.50 gm |
| 4 | 1 gm |
Customers can purchase 999 purity 5, 11.66 and 20 gm silver coins on the app. Swiggy Instamart is also offering assured rewards up to Rs 51,00 in partnership with Jar, it said in a promotional message. The platform is also offering 10 minute delivery of utensils on Dhanteras.
Zepto
The quick commerce delivery unicorn has partnered with Augmont to offer 24K gold coins in 0.1, 0.5, and 1 gm denominations. Buyers can also purchase 10 gm of pure silver coins on the platform. The platform is also offering gold and silver coins in partnership with Malabar.
