There are times when we order online just hoping to get things right away. The worst part of online shopping has to be the long wait! Wish we could just lay our hands on the lovely shoe, the new mobile which we just ordered online. But alas, the site says it will be shipped to you in 7 business days. Uhhhhmm.. Worry not, stores are coming up with solutions which help customers attain instant gratification. The best way to implement this is through same day delivery. It’s not just flowers, groceries and cakes, you can get many products delivered the same day.
Though it’s available only on select products in select cities, it’s still a start, which we can bank on to expand further.
Here’s a list of online sites offering same day delivery in India
1. Amazon Prime In India
Amazon prime is not available in India in 100 cities with 60 days free trial. After the trial is over member can continue by paying Rs. 499 for year subscription. Earlier for one – two days delivery charges were Rs. 49-Rs. 99. Once you subscribe to Amazon prime no cost is there for fast delivery. Items tagged as Amazon Prime are only eligible under pr
ime benefits.
2. Snapdeal
Snapdeal has also come up with the same day delivery option for its customers. You can avail it at charges of Rs.100 per product. Snapdeal has always been known to deliver on the slower side, hence you can avail this option if it is presented to you. This offer is available on select products in select cities (Delhi and surrounding regions like Noida). So check on the right side of the product, in the product page to see if you are eligible for it.
To avail this, order for the product before 1 PM.
3.Flipkart
Flipkart has it’s same-day delivery launched more than a year back in around 10 major cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Noida , Thane, Kolkata, Faridabad etc. Pay a price of Rs.140 and get your orders delivered the same day.
Remember to order before 12 noon and get your order delivered the same day. If you choose the ‘Flipkart First’ annual subscription you get access to Same Day Guarantee Delivery at a discounted price of Rs 70 per item. Cool, right? Check out the Flipkart site for more details. You can also use the Flipkart discount coupons when you order for same-day delivery.
4.Firstcry
We’ve always relied on FirstCry when it comes to getting the best products for babies, right? And most of the time, deliveries are done within a day or two which ensures a highly satisfied customer. But do you know that you can get guaranteed same day delivery from Firstcry in more than 72 cities?
Yes, in leading India cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore and many more, Firstcry offers same day delivery…and unlike the other sites, it’s for FREE! Use your pincode and check if the product you opted for is available for delivery.
5.Infibeam
Infibeam is one of India’s leading sites offering fashion, books and electronics for sale. They are quite popular for their electronics goods and the huge discounts they offer on their products. With respect to the demand, it’s only natural that they offer Same-day delivery too.
Same day delivery will be honored, if orders are received till 1200 PM. Gift and perishable items like flowers, cakes etc are eligible for same-day delivery in select locations in India.
6. Myntra
Myntra offers same-day delivery for orders placed before 11AM. And the best part, during the festive season, you will be charged just Rs.1 for this service else it comes at Rs.199.
It’s important to know that this service is valid in Bangalore, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon, and Noida. And whenever you are selecting any product just check on the product page if it is eligible for same day delivery which will be displayed to you.
This rule is exempt on Government holidays and comes is applicable when you shop above Rs.999.
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7. Grocery Sites
All the grocery sites deliver your orders within the same day, usually a time frame of around four hours unless you choose to get it delivered the next day. Since most people need groceries, fruits and other personal care products as fast as possible, all leading grocery stores offer same day delivery. The biggest players with same day delivery are Bigbasket, Grocerkart, Grofers, Zopnow etc.
8. Gifting Sites
The best way to treat our loved ones on their special day is through surprise cakes, flowers and so on. Sites like Ferns and Petals have understood this and offer same day delivery within 3 hours at an extra price of Rs. 200. You can avail them when you order from their sites. Some of the best examples are ferns and petals, IndianGiftsportal and so on.