Zomato and Blinkit facilitate ₹33.6 crore in income tax refunds as over 2.10 lakh delivery partners file ITR for FY25-26

Eternal companies Zomato and Blinkit have collectively facilitated Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for 2.10 lakh delivery partners this year, helping unlock ₹ 33.6 crore in income tax refunds for them.

Of the total filers, ~75% were first-time filers, highlighting the role of the initiative in helping more delivery partners enter the formal financial system for the first time.

On average, each delivery partner who filed received a refund of approximately ₹1,600, at an applicable TDS rate of 1%.

"For many delivery partners, this may be their first experience with formal financial services. The aim is to make that experience useful and accessible, and help delivery partners get easier access to credit and become more financially secure over time.”. said Aditya Mangla, CEO, Zomato.

The ITR filing service was made available at a subsidised rate through a third-party service provider. The process is entirely digital and self-serve: delivery partners initiate filing directly from  the Zomato or Blinkit Delivery Partner App, which are integrated  with  a dedicated chatbot. From there, they verify their details, authenticate via OTP and submit the required information, in the course of a few minutes. 

For assistance, instant support is also available through the chatbot. In addition, delivery partners can reach out for further clarity through a hotline/call. 

ITR filing is one of several initiatives Zomato and Blinkit run to support delivery partners` financial wellbeing. These initiatives include welfare benefits like OPD cover, medical and accidental insurance, maternity insurance and paid period rest days for women delivery partners, and financial tools like fixed and recurring deposits and pension accounts under the gig-variant National Pension Scheme.

Eternal Limited:

Founded in 2008, Eternal is India’s largest new-age tech organization by market capitalization and the first tech company to join the prestigious BSE Sensex 30-share index. Driven by its mission of powering India’s changing lifestyles, Eternal’s line of businesses are spread across diverse verticals, including food delivery (Zomato), quick commerce (Blinkit), going-out offerings (District), and B2B supplies (Hyperpure). 

Built in India for India, Eternal generates millions of direct and indirect earning opportunities, fueling growth and innovation across the nation.