Quick grocery deliveries are now a part of everyday life in Indian cities. Orders arrive in minutes, gratitude is often rushed, and delivery partners quietly move on to the next task. But once in a while, something happens that stops people mid-scroll. In Bengaluru, one such moment with an Instamart delivery guy has sparked surprise, admiration, and an important conversation about valuing the people who power the gig economy.
What started as a typical grocery delivery in Bengaluru became an event that surprised delivery executives and amazed the internet. One Instamart user did something nearly unheard of in a city where rapid deliveries are frequently taken for granted. They tipped an astounding ₹68,600, which is allegedly the highest tip ever recorded on the platform in India.
Delivery CEOs themselves shared the kind gesture, which immediately spurred online discussions about gratitude, the dignity of work, and the invisible efforts of gig workers who deal with traffic, bad weather, and pressing deadlines daily. In an era where most deliveries conclude with a brief “thank you,” this remarkable deed serves as a potent reminder that compassion, when unexpected, can spread more quickly than any 10-minute delivery guarantee.
A Bengaluru User Leaves A Tip Of ₹68,600
This year, an Instamart user from Bengaluru gained notoriety by leaving delivery partners an incredible ₹68,600, the largest tip ever recorded on the marketplace in India. The number was disclosed in Instamart’s yearly order analysis report, “How India Instamarted 2025,” which was made public on Monday.
In a year already marked by increased quick-commerce expenditure and shifting consumer behavior nationwide, the charitable deed stood out.
Generosity Outside Of A Single City
Bengaluru was at the top of the list, but Instamart pointed out that kindness wasn’t exclusive to one place. Chennai came in second with a total of ₹59,505 in tips from users, demonstrating a growing appreciation for delivery partners across several cities.
According to the report, tipping is only one aspect of Bengaluru’s quick-commerce culture. The city still leads in premium and high-value orders, frequently combining luxury with practicality.
Bengaluru’s purchasing habits demonstrate the extent to which quick commerce has permeated everyday life, from adding a ₹1.7 lakh iPhone to a cart alongside a ₹178 lime soda to completing India’s smallest ₹10 printed purchase.
New Trends And Late-Night Orders
Bengaluru is one of the leading consumers of Korean sauces and late-night snacks, according to Instamart’s 2025 trends. The city’s image as an early adopter of digital consumption was further cemented when it became one of the fastest consumers of new product categories.
However, the city’s readiness to compensate delivery partners was what really stood out, particularly as quick commerce grew crucial for Indian households.
Quick-Commerce Tipping Is Growing
Although quick-commerce tipping is still developing in India, it has historically been associated with eateries and ride-hailing services. Customers are becoming more aware of the work delivery executives put in while managing traffic, strict deadlines, and late-night deliveries, as demonstrated by Bengaluru.
According to Instamart, tipping usually increases during festivals, last-minute orders, and late-night deliveries, times when customers value convenience the most.
Large Orders, Larger Changes In 2025
Other noteworthy trends from 2025 were also noted in the report:
- Items from Hyderabad totaling ₹4.3 lakh in a single cart
- ₹15.16 lakh worth of gold purchases in Mumbai
- An increase in late-night snack orders in large cities
Despite these striking figures, the Bengaluru tipping record stood out, not as a sign of wealth but rather as an acknowledgment of the gig economy workers driving India’s fast-delivery ecosystem.
India may be shopping faster than ever, but Bengaluru showed that gratitude can move just as quickly. The ₹68,600 tip was not about extravagance. It was about recognition. In a world that runs on speed and convenience, this one gesture reminded everyone that behind every fast delivery is a human being deserving of respect, dignity, and appreciation.
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