Swiggy Instamart to deliver 1 kg silver bricks, upto 10 gram gold in selected metro cities on Dhanteras – check details
Flash commerce giant Swiggy Instamart has announced that it will distribute 1 kg silver bricks along with gold and silver coins to selected metro cities on the occasion of Dhanteras.
Instamart has partnered with brands like Kalyan Jewellers, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Muthoot Exim, MMTC-PAMP, Mia by Tanishq, Voylla and newcomers including Gullak to provide certified gold and silver coins. The company said in a statement on Thursday, October 16, that it will also deliver other items such as silver jewelry and kitchenware for this event.
What will Instamart offer?
Customers can order gold from 0.1 gram to 10 grams. For the first time, they will also have the option to purchase 1kg silver bricks delivered directly to their door.
Consumers who want to celebrate Dhanteras by purchasing new kitchenware for their homes and kitchens can now choose from Instamart’s expanded collection, which includes a variety of cookware, pressure cookers, kadais, tawas and thalis.
Special offer for early buyers
Instamart is launching a special early bird offer for the first 10,000 customers who purchase 1 gram or more of gold on Dhanteras. ₹100 off. The offer will be valid starting at 7:00 am on October 18th.
Are the precious metals offered on Instamart original?
Instamart said all gold coins carry the 999 mark and do not carry any fees, while silver coins have a purity certificate.
Demand for gold and silver on Instamart
In recent years, the demand for gold and silver on Instamart has increased steadily, especially during festivals like Akshaya Tritiya and Dhanteras. Last year, cities including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad received the highest number of precious metal orders. 1 gram gold remains the most popular option. During last Diwali, a customer in Kochi ordered gold worth ₹8.3 lakh, highlighting that consumers are ready to use flash trading services for more than just daily needs.
Last year, fast trading platforms like BigBasket, Blinkit and Instamart delivered gold and silver coins within 10 minutes during the festive season.
An auspicious day to buy valuable items
The option of buying gold and silver during the festive season holds special significance, especially on Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali. In Indian homes, buying valuable items on this day signifies prosperity.
Apart from precious metals, all these flash trading platforms also offer puja materials this festive season, aiming to provide convenience to customers.
Gold and silver prices
MCX gold prices hit new record high ahead of Diwali ₹While it was 1,28,395 per 10 grams on Thursday, October 16, MCX silver also rose to 1,28,395. ₹1,64,660 per kg.
