A routine visa interview turned into a tense moment for Gauri Gupta, a San Francisco-based tech entrepreneur, before being resolved thanks to a popular Indian instant delivery service. Gupta, founder of Neosigma AI, was waiting in a long queue at the US Embassy in Delhi for her O-1 visa interview when she realised one of the key documents was missing. Panicked, she started looking for a solution and was advised to try Blinkit. Thanks to this last-minute help, her visa was approved and stamped. Here’s what happened.

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Standing in visa line, saved by Blinkit

“I was standing in the queue for my O-1 visa interview at the Delhi US Embassy when I realised I might be missing a couple of documents that Google says are kind of important for O-1 approval,” Gupta wrote in a post on X. She added, “The queue was already insanely long even for an 8 AM slot, and there was no time to run to the market. I started panicking a bit.”

It was then, she said, that a security guard suggested a quick fix. Blinkit, the instant delivery platform widely known for delivering groceries and essentials in minutes. “Just then, the guard casually goes: “Ma’am, just Blinkit,” she continued. With barely a moment to spare, Gupta uploaded her documents via the app and was stunned to see that papers were delivered to her in just 15 minutes, while she remained in the embassy queue. Gupta shared her visa was approved and stamped without a hitch.

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“Saved my panic moment lol. Visa approved and stamped. Literally saved my day and truly served the best purpose of a last-minute delivery app 🙂 In such moments, services in India feel like a real privilege!”

This is not the first time India’s e-commerce platforms’ fast, last-minute deliveries have saved someone’s panic moment. Many foreigners have been impressed by this, including some US-based CEOs who were stunned to see services that are still unavailable in many developed countries. India’s fast-commerce platforms, like Blinkit, are redefining convenience in real time.

Blinkit: Changing how India shops

Blinkit, formerly known as Grofers, has evolved into India’s leading quick-commerce platform. Rebranded in 2021 under Eternal Ltd. (formerly Zomato), the app delivers within minutes instead of days. By 2025, it serves more than 150 cities. It relies on small, strategically located stores, real-time inventory tracking, and fast delivery logistics. The platform now accounts for nearly half of India’s quick-commerce orders.

For busy professionals balancing work, commutes, and home, this instant commerce is a game-changer. Blinkit’s growth has also expanded the e-commerce ecosystem. Several new players are entering the industry, racing to meet rising expectations for speed, choice, and convenience.

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