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Law Student Shares First-Day Earnings as Blinkit Delivery Partner
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News18•14-10-2026, 17:30
Law Student Shares First-Day Earnings as Blinkit Delivery Partner
- •Kaval Desai, an LLB student, took up a part-time job as a Blinkit delivery partner to support his expenses.
- •On his first day, he successfully completed 19 orders in about six and a half hours, covering a distance of roughly 51 kilometers.
- •He earned a total of Rs 608, which included incentives and a target achievement bonus, while incurring zero petrol costs by using his Ather EV.
- •Desai praised the quick commerce platform on X, calling the work experience smooth and efficient for students.
- •His post sparked social media discussions regarding the viability of flexible part-time gigs versus full-time employment for workers in India.
Key Questions Answered
During his first shift, Kaval Desai completed 19 orders in approximately six and a half hours, earning a total of Rs 508, which included an incentive of Rs 75 and a target bonus of Rs 100.
His delivery expenses for the shift were zero rupees because he rode an Ather electric scooter and charged it at home.
He is pursuing an LLB degree as his primary profession and took up the part-time gig to help support some of his ongoing expenses.
