Blinkit Announces 10-minute Passport Photo Delivery In Delhi, Gurugram

"Blinkit CEO, Albinder Dhindsa announced a new service on X yesterday for customers in Delhi and Gurugram: passport-sized photo delivery in just 10 minutes. 

Dhindsa wrote that the goal is to simplify the process of obtaining passport photos for urgent needs, highlighting the ease of use and speed of delivery.

"Ever needed passport-sized photos at the last minute? Starting today, Blinkit customers in Delhi and Gurugram can get passport photos delivered in just 10 minutes!" Dhindsa posted on X.

Ever needed passport-sized photos for visa documentation, admit cards or rent agreements at the last-minute?

Starting today, Blinkit customers in Delhi and Gurugram can get passport photos delivered in 10 minutes!

We’re excited to roll out this new service and look forward to… pic.twitter.com/tocV9NRlzV

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 9, 2024

He added that the service will be gradually expanded to other cities as part of Blinkit's commitment to enhance customer convenience. 

In another post, he specified the simple process for ordering passport photos through Blinkit: Users can upload an existing photo or take a new one using their phone. Blinkit’s system then automatically adjusts the image to the required size. Customers can choose from 8, 16, or 32 prints, all delivered in a neatly packaged envelope.

“The process is super easy too - 

1. Upload your photo or click one with your phone

2. We’ll automatically remove the background and crop your image to the right size!

3. Choose how many you want (8, 16 or 32 prints) and order. It'll get delivered in this good looking envelope ” Dhindsa added.

The process is super easy too -

1. Upload your photo or click one with your phone

2. We’ll automatically remove the background and crop your image to the right size!

3. Choose how many you want (8, 16 or 32 prints) and order. It'll get delivered in this good looking envelope… pic.twitter.com/sbIOKjo71R

— Albinder Dhindsa (@albinder) August 9, 2024

Social Media Reaction:

Online users are reacting positively to Dhindsa's announcement.

One user wrote, "These guys provide the service before we could even think of it."

Another user commented, "Seeing displays of true understanding of customer problems is always fun. This might not be a high-frequency problem on its own, but it's hard to forget when such a pain is solved when needed. The emotion will spill over to other needs."

A third user replied, "Great feature. Would love to explore it. Now, Albinder have you guys worked out on your delivery packaging?"