Highlights
Country Delight Transforms the Rapid Delivery Landscape
Country Delight, a leading direct-to-consumer brand based in Gurugram, is making significant advancements in the rapid delivery sector. Recent updates reveal that the company has launched a pilot initiative aimed at fulfilling orders within an impressive 10 to 15 minutes across Gurugram. Plans are also in place to expand this service into additional cities soon.
Expanding Service Reach
Currently,Country Delight operates in over 25 cities nationwide,including key metropolitan areas such as:
- Delhi NCR
– Bengaluru
– Chandigarh
– Chennai
– Mumbai
– Pune
– Hyderabad
– Jaipur
– Kolkata
- Nashik
The new express delivery service will operate from 6 AM untill 9 PM and aims to include nearly all products available through their regular delivery services. Founded by Chakradhar Gade and Nitin kaushal, Country Delight offers a diverse range of products including:
– Dairy items
– Bakery goods
– Poultry products
– fresh produce sourced directly from local farms
The brand proudly serves approximately 1.5 million customers.
By entering the fast commerce space,Country Delight positions itself alongside established competitors such as Zepto,blinkit (formerly Grofers),Swiggy Instamart,flipkart Minutes,and Amazon Tez. This strategic move reflects BigBasket’s transition from scheduled deliveries towards prioritising rapid fulfilment services. Industry analysts are closely observing whether Country Delight can maintain its existing operational model while integrating these swift delivery options.
Financial Performance Insights
In terms of financial results for FY24 reported by The Arc, Country Delight achieved revenues totalling ₹1,380 crore (approximately $166 million). This marks considerable growth compared to FY23’s revenue of around ₹900 crore ($109 million) and FY22’s figure of about ₹542.6 crore ($66 million). As it approaches unicorn status with an estimated valuation nearing $820 million following its latest funding round—having raised approximately $200 million overall—the company recently secured an additional ₹200 crore ($24 million) through debt financing from Alteria Capital. Moreover, discussions are ongoing with SoftBank regarding potential new investments anticipated between $50-$70 million.
Country Delight is indeed transforming the rapid delivery landscape with its innovative approach and commitment to customer satisfaction.