Quick-commerce platforms like Swiggy Instamart and Blinkit have imposed purchase limits on sugar as rising prices and tightening supplies coincide with increased festive demand.
The move comes as supplies dwindle and prices continue to surge
Aug 27, 2026
03:38 pm
What's the storyQuick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart as well as retail chains like DMart and Reliance Retail have reportedly capped purchases of sugar to manage existing stocks and avoid shortages.
The move comes as supplies dwindle and prices continue to surge.
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