On New Year’s Eve 2025, Zomato and Blinkit created history. While the world was busy celebrating, lakhs of delivery partners worked through the night — helping the platforms deliver over 7.5 million orders in a single day, setting an “all-time high” record. CEO Deepinder Goyal shared key data and praised delivery partners who continued working despite calls for strikes.
When the whole world was immersed in New Year celebrations — enjoying parties and delicious food at home — thousands of warriors in red and yellow T-shirts were fighting a different kind of battle on the streets.
On the night of 31 December 2025, Zomato and Blinkit not only satisfied the hunger of millions but also set the biggest record ever in the Indian delivery industry.
Despite threats of work stoppages and strikes from some groups, these delivery partners stood strong. Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal himself came forward on social media to celebrate the achievement and shared the data publicly.
This milestone is not just about statistics. It is proof of how strong India’s gig economy has become.
Even as some voices of protest were rising, over 4.5 lakh delivery partners chose honesty and hard work. According to Goyal, this success would not have been possible without quick support and security assistance from local administration and law enforcement.
Let’s see how Zomato and Blinkit managed to deliver over 7.5 million orders on New Year’s Eve — without delays.
The numbers shared by both platforms would surprise even global companies:
Total Orders: Together, the platforms delivered over 7.5 million orders, marking an “all-time high.”
Customers Served: More than 6.3 million unique customers were served.
Delivery Force: Over 4.5 lakh delivery partners worked tirelessly through the night.
In the days leading up to New Year, reports of dissatisfaction and possible strikes among delivery partners were widely discussed. Some vested groups were allegedly pressuring workers to stop working.
Deepinder Goyal stated that local police and law-enforcement authorities across the country kept a strict watch on trouble-makers, ensuring delivery partners felt safe and could work fearlessly.
Goyal clarified that no “extra” special incentives were paid for this performance. The incentives offered were the same increased benefits that are normally provided every year during New Year’s Eve.
Goyal strongly responded to criticism surrounding the gig economy. He emphasized that if a system were fundamentally unfair, it would never attract such a large workforce.
Engine of Job Creation: Today, the gig economy is one of India’s biggest sources of structured employment.
Impact on the Next Generation: With steady income and education, he believes the children of delivery partners will drive major societal change when they enter the workforce.
Goyal urged people not to fall for misleading narratives spread by vested interests.
He praised delivery partners who continued working despite fear and pressure, choosing progress over negativity.
According to him, this success belongs to lakhs of workers who are honestly shaping their families’ future through hard work.
Conclusion
The success of Zomato and Blinkit is more than just a business achievement. It reflects a fast-changing India where technology and human effort together make the impossible possible.
Delivering 7.5 million orders despite strike calls is a massive logistical accomplishment — and a victory for delivery partners who prioritized duty over noise.
Looking ahead, it is clear that the gig economy will not only meet people’s needs but will remain one of the biggest pillars of financial stability for millions of families.