BigBasket dark stores are poised for an extraordinary expansion. According to Vipul Parekh, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of BigBasket, the company currently has about 700 dark stores across Tier-I and Tier-II cities and plans to add approximately 200 more by the end of the year (i.e., by December 31, 2025). That brings the total count to 900 dark stores—a bold move in India’s booming quick-commerce sector.
Why This Expansion Matters
1. Boosting Last-Mile Speed and Reach
Dark stores—small, urban micro-warehouses—enable ultra-fast deliveries. By ramping up to 900 locations, BigBasket is significantly enhancing its logistical reach and promise of speed to consumers.
2. Fueling a 60% Revenue Growth
Parekh expressed confidence in BigBasket’s 60% revenue growth outlook, driven primarily by this aggressive expansion in quick commerce capabilities
3. Strategic Edge in the Quick Commerce Race
BigBasket isn’t just competing—it’s planning to launch 10-minute food delivery nationwide by fiscal 2025-26 and scale dark stores to 1,000–1,200 by end-2025. The current 900 target is a significant stepping stone in that trajectory.
4. Solid Internal Backing & IPO Readiness
Being part of the Tata Group gives BigBasket robust capital support, allowing opportune growth without external fundraising. Parekh confirmed there are no plans for external fundraising; instead, the company is gearing towards an IPO in the next 18–24 months (i.e., by mid-2027 at the latest) Reuters
5. Enhanced Brand Synergy in Food Delivery
The 10-minute food delivery pilot in Bengaluru, which will expand to 40 dark stores by July 2025, will feature Tata Group brands like Starbucks and Qmin—without relying on third-party restaurants. This exclusive control further strengthens BigBasket’s market differentiation.
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Short Recap (for reader convenience)
- Current dark stores: ~700
- Planned addition: ~200 more by Dec 31, 2025
- New total: ~900
- Quick-commerce push: 10-minute food delivery pilot in Bengaluru → 40 stores by July, nationwide by FY26
- Funding: Supported internally by Tata, IPO expected within 18–24 months
