Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences of Reliance, Blinkit, Zomato Hyperpure Outlets

The Maharashtra FDA has taken action against distribution facilities operated by Reliance Retail, quick-commerce platform Blinkit, and Zomato's B2B food supply unit Hyperpure in connection with an alleged expired food diversion racket that spanned Thane and Pune districts. Five facilities associated with these companies have had their operating licences suspended as part of the crackdown. Authorities have named ten individuals in a First Information Report filed in connection with the case, marking a significant enforcement action against major players in India's rapidly expanding e-commerce and quick-commerce sectors. The investigation revealed a scheme in which expired food products were allegedly diverted through these supply chain networks, raising concerns about food safety protocols at these high-volume distribution hubs. The suspensions represent a stringent regulatory response to food safety violations and underscore ongoing scrutiny of how major logistics and supply chain operators handle perishable goods. The incident has drawn attention to compliance mechanisms within quick-commerce and e-commerce platforms that have expanded significantly across Indian cities in recent years, delivering groceries and food items at unprecedented speed.