Blinkit Ambulance Saves Delhi Woman's Life with 6-Minute Response

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CNBC TV18•17-01-2026, 15:52
Blinkit Ambulance Saves Delhi Woman's Life with 6-Minute Response
- •Shivam Kukreja's grandmother collapsed, and a public ambulance was delayed, prompting him to use the Blinkit app.
- •The Blinkit app, known for grocery delivery, offered an ambulance service with a projected six-minute arrival time.
- •An ambulance with two qualified nurses arrived in four minutes, quickly assessing and treating his grandmother's dangerously low blood sugar.
- •The medical staff administered a drip and urgent treatment, leading to her regaining consciousness within 10 minutes.
- •Kukreja was surprised to learn the service was free, highlighting Blinkit's not-for-profit initiative and the impact of private companies in emergency response.
Why It Matters: Blinkit's rapid ambulance service provided a free, life-saving response in Delhi, demonstrating private tech's impact.
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