Mumbai: Bigbasket, a Tata Enterprise, has announced an exciting partnership with Tanishq, one of India's most trusted jewellery brands, to offer exclusive gold and silver coins just in time for Dhanteras. Customers can purchase Tanishq’s Lakshmi Ganesh (999.9 Purity) Silver Coin, 10 g, Tanishq 22 Karat Gold Coin, 1 g, and Tanishq 22 Karat Gold Coin with Lakshmi Motif, 1 g, and have them delivered to their doorstep in under 10 minutes.  

With Dhanteras being a significant part of Diwali festivities, this partnership offers customers a convenient way to partake in the auspicious tradition of purchasing gold and silver, symbolising wealth and prosperity. Bigbasket's quick commerce model allows customers across multiple cities in India to easily and seamlessly celebrate Dhanteras, ensuring timely deliveries of high-value items.  

Bigbasket, chief buying and merchandising officer, Seshu Kumar emphasised the strategic nature of this collaboration: “Our partnership with the Tata ecosystem and in particular the collaboration with Tanishq is very strategic for us. We have always been known as a strong player in food & perishables as a category, however, with such collaborations, we hope that our customers see value in our extended offering – whether it is Gold & Silver coins or electronics or home appliances. This Diwali, bigbasket is committed to fulfill all our customers' Diwali wish lists in 10 mins.”  

Tanishq, chief marketing officer, Pelki Tshering added, “We are thrilled to partner with bigbasket to bring our exquisite gold and silver coins directly to customers' homes. Dhanteras holds immense significance, and through this partnership, we aim to make it easier for people to partake in the time-honoured tradition of purchasing gold, symbolising prosperity and good fortune.”  

This collaboration highlights bigbasket’s commitment to expanding its offerings beyond traditional groceries, tapping into the growing trend of online purchases for high-value items like gold and silver. The ability to deliver these items within 10 minutes provides an unmatched blend of quality, trust, and convenience, positioning bigbasket as the go-to platform for Diwali essentials this year.