Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Noida fines Blinkit cloud kitchen for waste violations
Noida Authority fined Blinkit, a quick commerce platform, Rs 5 lakh for not following waste management rules and using banned plastic packaging.
Inspectors found the cloud kitchen was not separating waste, dumping garbage in wrong places, and using single-use plastic.
They also seized plastic from other shops in Noida.
Earlier, another company, Zepto, had its license canceled in Mumbai for similar issues.
The authority is taking these actions to keep the city clean, especially before a big cleanliness survey.
Noida Authority fined Blinkit Rs 5 lakh for violating waste management and plastic ban norms.
Inspection found the cloud kitchen was not segregating waste and using banned single-use plastic.
Around 50 kg of single-use plastic was seized from the premises.
The authority also conducted an anti-plastic drive in Noida Sector 76, seizing plastic from other shops.
In June 2025, Zepto's license was canceled in Mumbai for food safety violations.
- Who
- Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd (Blinkit)
- What
- Fined for violating waste management and plastic ban norms
- When
- June 2025 (Zepto), recent (Blinkit)
- Where
- Sector 62, Noida and other locations in Noida
- Why
- Non-compliance with bulk waste generation regulations and Solid Waste Management Rules
- Company
- Blink Commerce Pvt Ltd (Blinkit)
- Penalty Amount
- Rs 5 lakh
- Violations
- Solid waste management, plastic ban
- Location
- Sector 62, Noida
- Plastic Seized
- 50 kg
- Other Actions
- Anti-plastic drive in Noida Sector 76
- Additional Seizures
- 150 kg from Cold Rock Cafe, 60 kg from Al Nawab Biryani, 80 kg from RCube Monad Mall