Amrita Das

Deputy Editor @CNBCTV18News | Alumna: @BSIndia, @Zenger, @livemint, @FinancialXpress, @htTweets, @mid_day, @IIMC_India

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“We’ll either make this work…or we’ll all be fired.”

That was the bet behind Blinkit.

From being written off as a drag on Zomato to becoming its biggest growth engine—this is a story of conviction and contrarian bets.

In a conversation with Shereen Bhan on Young Turks Reloaded, Eternal Group CEO Albinder Dhindsa breaks down what most people get wrong about quick commerce—why it’s not just speed, why it’s deeply tech-led, and why India’s consumers are far ahead of the curve.

From tier 2 adoption to navigating a low-trust system—and building at scale despite it, this isn’t just a startup story. It’s a masterclass in building in India.

📺 Thursday | 6:30 PM

#Blinkit #QuickCommerce #StartupIndia #FounderStory #Ecommerce #Zomato #TechInIndia #YoungTurksReloaded #CNBCTV18Digital

@ShereenBhan
@albinder
@letsblinkit

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A new hallmark for our next chapter — introducing the new CNBC-TV18 logo!

A bold, modern look for the global markets. Featuring built-in market symbols: growth in the ‘N’ & movement in the ‘C.’ 📈📉

Welcome to the next era of business news!

#CNBCTV18 #Design #LogoDesign #BusinessNews #Investing #Markets @ShereenBhan

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“Why did you cut off fuel?” — “I didn’t.”
Preliminary #AAIBReport on #AirIndia #AI171crash reveals final cockpit exchange before both engines shut down mid-air.
Read in detail: https://t.co/3w1YMiQLrP

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#AirIndia has responded to preliminary #AAIBReport on Ahmedabad #AI171crash. Read the airline's first reaction to the report here: https://t.co/1mFE3ulBsU

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Preliminary #AAIBReport mentions both engines of #AirIndia #AI171 shut down after fuel cutoff switches flipped within a second. Cockpit voice reveals one pilot asking, “Why did you cut off?”—the other denies doing it. #AirIndiaAhmedabadCrash
Read details: https://t.co/opqCVAgLtD

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Preliminary #AAIBReport on the #AirIndia #AI171crash mentions there was a fuel cut query by one of the pilots.
#AhmedabadCrash
Read to find more:
https://t.co/VKbR2BXW2e

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#AirIndiaFlightCrash ‘According to the #Preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), both engines' fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF within a second of each other, an event that effectively shut down power to the aircraft.

Cockpit voice recordings captured one pilot asking the other why the fuel had been cut. “I did not do it,” Amrita Das reports. Details from the report on @CNBCTV18News @CNBCTV18Live #AirIndia #AirIndia

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#airindiaplanecrash #PreliminaryReport key findings.

1. Simultaneous Fuel Cutoff
Both engines’ fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF within one second of each other, an event that effectively shut down all power to the #aircraft during takeoff.

2. Final #CockpitExchange
The cockpit voice recorder captured one pilot asking, “Why did you cut off (fuel)?” The other replied, “I did not do it.” It remains unclear which pilot made which statement.

3.Emergency Systems Triggered
CCTV footage from the airport captured the Ram Air Turbine (RAT), a backup power source, deploying seconds after liftoff, confirming total engine failure.

Details on the other findings in the report below by Amrita Das. Read on @CNBCTV18News @CNBCTV18Live https://t.co/tg5wO0HdGO
#AirIndia

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#AirIndiaCrash Preliminary Report released. Aviation Minister earlier in the day told my colleague @madeehamedia report would be out ‘very soon’.
@BoeingAirplanes says

“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Air India Flight 171, as well as everyone affected on the ground in Ahmedabad. We continue to support the investigation and our customer.”

We will defer to the AAIB to provide information about AI171, in adherence with the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organization protocol known as Annex 13’ @CNBCTV18News @CNBCTV18Live #AirIndia #boeing787

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#AirIndiaFlightCrash #PreliminaryReport . Important finding for @BoeingAirplanes & #GE

“At this stage of investigation, there are no recommended actions to #B787-8 and/or #GE
GEnx-1B engine operators and manufacturers.
➢ Investigation is continuing and the investigation team will review and examine additional evidence, records and information that is being sought from the stakeholders” @CNBCTV18News @CNBCTV18Live #boeing787 #AirIndia

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#USElection | #DonaldTrump's 'shouldn't have left' the #WhiteHouse remark rekindles the 2020 debate —raising concerns about accepting the 2024 election results, if he loses

@amritadas examines some of the most closely contested US elections to see if there are lessons to be learnt

#USElections #USElections2024 #TrumpvsHarris

https://t.co/X9XMnoE8XY

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@AJIOLife @AjioCares please be wary of ordering from here. I bought a premium product and placed a return request. AJIO has been sitting with this product with tags intact for 9 days and now saying can’t refund. How can a bag with tags be used??

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If you're a movie buff then you're in for a treat as your favourite film might hit the big screen soon. As Indians juggle between the #LokSabhaElections and #IPLCricket2024, theatres prepare for rereleases this summer.

More from @amritadas here 👇
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This week I am reading Ek Sooraj Syaah. What are you reading.

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Do buy mother’s debut book 🙂

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Up on Amazon now. Savita Singh's Ek Sooraj Syaah Sa

#fiction #novella #shortstories
#Hindi

Get your copy here:

https://t.co/ZjHzej8j8D

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Mother just finished signing some copies that will be shipped tomorrow :)

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👇🏻

[darpan singh @darpananilsingh]

Many have asked where they can buy mother Savita Singh’s book ‘Ek Suraj Syah Sa’

It will soon be available on Amazon

Also, those willing to buy signed copies directly, can DM their postal address… Books will be sent

Attn: especially those who couldn’t attend the launch :)