Blinkit, Instamart raise dark-store capex as qcom shifts to larger hubs

•Blinkit and Instamart raise dark-store capex to ₹2.5 crore per store, up from ₹1 crore.

•Newer dark stores are 60-100% larger, with 5,000 sq ft stores becoming the norm.

•Larger stores can hold more inventory, reducing replenishment frequency and improving throughput.

•Higher capex may increase funding needs, but larger stores could improve unit economics.