Tribal council rejects Blinkit's trading license permission in Meghalaya
Published on: June 25, 2026, 3:14 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Meghalaya's Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has denied Blinkit a trading license, citing concerns over its business model impacting over 4,000 local grocery stores. The council chief stated that platforms threatening indigenous traders won't be permitted. Blinkit, which had begun operations and hired delivery partners, has since ceased them due to the lack of mandatory licenses. This move prioritizes safeguarding local retailers against app-based delivery services offering deep discounts.
