A Delhi man’s humorous request for extra onions with his food order on Swiggy went viral, prompting a surprise response from the company.
The user’s request, which was shared on Reddit, read, “Onions bhot costly hai, main nahi kharid sakta” (Onions are very expensive, I can’t buy them). The post quickly gained traction, with nearly 4,000 likes and 138 comments.
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Swiggy’s limited-time 1-hour flash sale
Responding to the viral plea, Swiggy Instamart decided to step in and offer a solution. The platform launched a limited-time 1-hour flash sale on onions, offering the essential kitchen staple at just INR 39. The sale, which took place between 7-8 pm, brought relief to Delhi NCR residents who could now stock up on onions without worrying about the skyrocketing prices.
Swiggy’s Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Phani Kishan Addepalli, tweeted about the sale, saying, “Was browsing Reddit and came across this post about a Swiggy customer trying to save on the rising price of onions by sweetly asking the restaurant to send some extra onions. We feel your pain man. Just for you, we’re launching a flash sale today! Onions at INR 39 in Delhi NCR from 7-8 pm. Stock up.” The tweet quickly caught the attention of many users, who flooded social media platforms with their witty takes and shared experiences of struggling with the rising cost of onions.
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