Milkbasket India launches operations in Bengaluru

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Milk delivery startup Milkbasket Wednesday said it plans to hire 2,500 people over the next two years and announced the launch of its services in Bengaluru. According to a report, the company said it will hire people to support the operations and growth in Bengaluru. “Within next two years, we hope to have the largest operations in Bengaluru and will be creating employment for over 2,500 people in the process,” Anant Goel, Co-founder and CEO, Milkbasket was quoted by PTI as saying.

Hiring will be made for ground operations as well as the corporate office, the company said. The startup has 1,500 employees in Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru.

It has raised close to US$ 16 million from Mayfield Advisors, Beenext, Kalaari Capital, Unilever Ventures, Lenovo and Blume Ventures.

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What this means

Milkbasket's Bengaluru foray, backed by a substantial 2,500-person hiring plan, is a bold move expected to disrupt the city's last-mile delivery landscape. This expansion, using US$16 million in prior funding, indicates a determined push for market dominance, reminiscent of Panpuri's ambitious 16-store Asian expansion. While adding another city to its existing Delhi-NCR operations, the sheer scale of planned recruitment in Bengaluru suggests a high-stakes bet. This strategy puts immediate pressure on local and national rivals to accelerate their own expansion or operational efficiencies. The main risk is over-stretching resources in a new, demanding market. The key indicator for success will be Milkbasket's subscriber numbers six months post-launch.

Minjun Park · Retail News Asia newsroom

Questions & Answers

How many new jobs is Milkbasket creating in Bengaluru?

Milkbasket plans to create over 2,500 new jobs in Bengaluru over the next two years. These roles will support the company's operations and growth in the city, aiming for the largest operations there.

Where will the new employees be working?

New employees will be hired for both ground operations roles and positions within the corporate office. This hiring drive is focused on supporting the expansion and growth in Bengaluru specifically.

Who are Milkbasket's current investors?

Milkbasket has raised funding from several investors, including Mayfield Advisors, Beenext, Kalaari Capital, Unilever Ventures, Lenovo, and Blume Ventures. The company has secured close to US$16 million from these backers.

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