The law student documented his first day delivering orders for Blinkit, completing 19 deliveries in six and a half hours and sharing his earnings online.
A law student working part-time as a Blinkit delivery partner has shared details of his first day on the job, revealing that he earned ₹608 after completing 19 deliveries in six and a half hours.
Kaval Desai, who is pursuing an LLB degree, shared his experience in a post on X, explaining that he took up delivery work to help cover his expenses while continuing his studies.
According to Desai, he travelled around 51 km while completing the orders, excluding the distance covered on return journeys.
Blinkit Delivery Partner Shares First-Day Earnings
Desai said he earned ₹508 from his deliveries, including a ₹75 incentive. He also received an additional ₹100 bonus for meeting a target, bringing his total earnings for the shift to ₹608.
One advantage was that he owned an Ather electric scooter and charged it at home. This meant he did not incur any charging expenses during his first shift.
Desai eventually stopped working because he needed to return to his studies and his scooter’s battery was running low.
He also shared photographs of the Blinkit delivery bag he received and a screenshot of his earnings. He credited the platform’s efficient operations and smooth working process for making the part-time arrangement convenient for students.
Social Media Users Discuss Gig Work in India
Desai’s post sparked a discussion about delivery work as a source of income, particularly for students and people trying to manage their expenses.
One user argued that delivery jobs were intended to provide part-time earning opportunities but were often treated as full-time professions in India.
Another user shared their experience working as an Uber bike rider and a Swiggy delivery partner, saying that the earnings had not been enough to arrange the fees required for LLB admission.
A third user suggested catering work as an alternative for people seeking additional income, arguing that it could be less exhausting than spending hours riding for deliveries while potentially offering better earnings and access to meals.
Can Delivery Work Help Students Manage Expenses?
Desai’s experience offers a snapshot of how students are using gig work to earn alongside their education. His reported earnings of ₹608 came from a single shift, so they do not establish what a delivery partner might earn consistently over a longer period.
Actual earnings can vary depending on delivery volume, incentives, working hours, distance travelled, and vehicle-related costs.
For Desai, using an electric scooter charged at home helped avoid charging expenses during the shift. However, his experience also highlights the practical balance students must strike between earning money, managing vehicle usage, and making time for their studies.
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Law student delivers 19 Blinkit orders in 6.5 hours, shares his first-day earnings (Photos: @thecurious_12/X)
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