Blinkit vs BigBasket BB Now in Kolkata
Kolkata ranks 8th in Blinkit's national network and 8th in BB Now's, and Blinkit leads in the city with 60 dark stores to 36. BB Now runs closer than it does in most cities, though. It holds 14.5% of Kolkata's dark stores and has more stores than Blinkit in a few neighbourhoods, so a Kolkata household should not write it off.
- Blinkit 60 63%
- BB Now 36 38%
Blinkit vs BB Now by area in Kolkata
Blinkit has a store in 49 Kolkata areas and BB Now in 31. In 31 areas, such as Ballygunge, Kaikhali and Mominpur, only Blinkit has a store. Only BB Now has a store in 13 areas, such as Purba Putiari, Baguiati and Chandan Nagar. Areas with the most Blinkit and BB Now stores:
| Area | Blinkit | BB Now |
|---|---|---|
| Behala | 3 | 1 |
| Dum Dum | 3 | 1 |
| Garia | 2 | 2 |
| Ballygunge | 3 | 0 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 2 |
| Jadavpur | 2 | 1 |
| Kasba | 1 | 2 |
| South Dum Dum | 1 | 2 |
| Tangra | 2 | 1 |
| Belghoria | 1 | 1 |
Blinkit and BB Now by PIN code in Kolkata
Blinkit has stores in 49 Kolkata PIN codes and BB Now in 32. 23 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 700028 (Dum Dum), 700039 (Kasba), 700014 (Entally), 700046 (Tangra), 700047 (Garia), 700103 (Garia) and 17 more
- Only Blinkit: 700019 (Ballygunge), 700027 (Alipore), 700099 (Haltu), 700001 (Lal Bazar), 700003 (Baghbazar), 700006 (Maniktala) and 20 more
- Only BB Now: 700004 (Maniktala), 700026 (Kalighat), 700036 (Baranagar), 700049 (North Dum Dum), 700059 (Baguiati), 700070 (Purba Putiari) and 3 more
Blinkit vs BB Now in Kolkata: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Blinkit | BB Now |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Kolkata | 60 | 36 |
| Share of Kolkata’s 248 dark stores | 24.2% | 14.5% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 | No fixed minimum; fee shown at checkout |
| Membership | None | bbstar |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Blinkit vs BB Now across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Blinkit stores in Kolkata and BigBasket BB Now stores in Kolkata.
How the Kolkata gap compares with West Bengal and India
In Kolkata, Blinkit has 63% of the two apps’ stores, against 75% across India, so BB Now is closer to Blinkit in Kolkata than across India.
Of the 18 West Bengal cities with both apps, Kolkata is where Blinkit’s lead over BB Now in store numbers is biggest (+24).
| City | Blinkit | BB Now | Blinkit lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 60 | 36 | +24 |
| New Town | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Howrah | 9 | 5 | +4 |
| Bidhan Nagar | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Bally | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Uttarpara | 1 | 2 | −1 |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 2 | 1 | +1 |
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Blinkit vs BB Now in cities the size of Kolkata
| City | Blinkit | BB Now | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Maharashtra | 90 | 55 | Blinkit |
| Chennai Tamil Nadu | 76 | 59 | Blinkit |
| Gurugram Haryana | 83 | 36 | Blinkit |
| Lucknow Uttar Pradesh | 58 | 20 | Blinkit |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 56 | 16 | Blinkit |
Neighbourhoods where BB Now edges Blinkit
BB Now has more stores than Blinkit in Baranagar, Kasba and South Dum Dum, and the two are level in Garia.
Blinkit's weight sits in Ballygunge, Behala and Dum Dum, with several stores in each.
Questions about Blinkit and BB Now in Kolkata
Is BB Now available in New Town and Howrah as well?
Yes, BB Now has stores in both, though fewer than Blinkit in each. New Town and Howrah are separately from Kolkata, and in West Bengal the biggest Blinkit lead over BB Now is in Kolkata itself. To test your PIN, use the BB Now delivery checker.