Blinkit denied trading licence in Meghalaya over threat to local retailers

Meghalaya tribal council declines permission to Blinkit expansion

Shillong, June 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) Quick-commerce platform Blinkit's plans to expand its services in Meghalaya have hit a roadblock after the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) declined to grant the company the mandatory trading licence required to operate within its jurisdiction, citing concerns over the impact on local businesses, officials said. The council said on Thursday that it was unwilling to permit business models that cou…

Blinkit denied trading licence in Meghalaya over threat to local retailers

Shillong: Blinkit’s attempt to enter Meghalaya ran into a serious hurdle after the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council refused to issue the mandatory trading licence, citing concerns that the quick-commerce model could hurt thousands of local grocery shops in Shillong. The council said app-based delivery platforms offering deep discounts and doorstep services could disturb the local retail ecosystem and affect indigenous traders. Khasi Hills…