Swiggy offers a Rs 39 sale following a request that sparked widespread attention. Amid the ongoing onion crisis, a humorous plea from a Delhi-based customer quickly gained traction on social media, prompting Swiggy Instamart to step in with a flash sale. The initiative aimed to ease the financial burden of rising onion prices and give customers a much-needed break.
Viral request sparks Swiggy’s Rs 39 sale
The viral request that led to Swiggy’s flash sale began on Reddit when a user humorously asked a restaurant to send extra onions with his meal due to the soaring prices. The post, which read, “Bhaiyya, please send round cut onions bhaiyya, please. Onions bhot costly hai, I can’t buy, please send onions bhaiya thoda,” quickly resonated with others facing similar challenges, drawing attention to the rising cost of onions in Indian households.
The onion crisis: Swiggy responds with Rs 39 sale
Swiggy responded swiftly by launching a limited-time Rs 39 sale for onions in Delhi NCR. From 7 pm to 8 pm, customers could purchase onions at a significantly lower price than the market rate of over Rs 80 per kilogram. Swiggy’s action helped bring some relief to consumers affected by the surge in onion prices, showing how viral requests can lead to meaningful solutions.
Swiggy offers Rs 39 sale to ease onion price surge
Swiggy’s Rs 39 sale was promoted by co-founder Phani Kishan, who shared the story behind the flash sale on social media. “We feel your pain, and though we can’t change prices, we’re launching this flash sale today!” Kishan tweeted. The sale ended promptly at 8 pm, as promised, with onions once again priced at their original rate.
The impact of the viral request and Swiggy’s response
The viral Reddit post and Swiggy’s response sparked laughter and sympathy nationwide. As the price of onions became a symbol of inflation, the post highlighted how everyday challenges are often shared by many. The flash sale became an instant success, and Swiggy’s quick response to the viral request demonstrated its commitment to supporting consumers during times of crisis.
