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New Delhi: Ahead of Dhanteras festival, the online demand for gold and silver has increased rapidly in the country. To capitalise on this opportunity, many quick commerce platforms have started instant delivery of gold and silver coins. Now customers can order pure gold and silver coins at their home in 10 to 30 minutes. Platforms like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto and BigBasket have included precious metals in their list this festive season.
Blinkit has partnered with MMTC PAMP which is India's only LBMA accredited refiner. Through this, gold and silver coins and bars of 999.9 plus purity are being delivered in 10 minutes. Customers can order products like 1 gram Lotus Gold Bar and 10 gram Lakshmi Ganesh Silver Coin.
The price of a gold coin depends on its weight. The price of a 1 gram gold coin varies from platform to platform.
Safe packaging and open box delivery
All coins offered by Blinkit come in tamper-proof packaging. Along with open box delivery, customers also get asset certification to confirm the original product. This facility is provided keeping in mind those buyers who want speed as well as seven pure gold in festive shopping.
Besides Blinkit, Zepto and BigBasket have also added gold and silver coins from many suppliers to their list. The delivery time on these platforms ranges from 10 to 30 minutes depending on the city. This facility is becoming available fastest in big cities.
Dhanteras is considered auspicious for buying gold. Every year on this occasion there is a tradition of buying gold and silver. Now the increasing scope of quick commerce has included grocery as well as precious metals in its festive delivery category.
Customers are also getting a new facility with the delivery of precious metal on online platforms. Now they do not need to go to the shops and Gold Silver is reaching home in minutes during the festival time. This trend may gain momentum in the coming time.
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