# Dark stores in Karnataka: how many, which apps and which cities

On 1 November 2026, Rewalto counted 1,659 quick-commerce dark stores in Karnataka, in 29 cities: Blinkit 489, JioMart 322, Zepto 239, Swiggy Instamart 212 and 3 more apps. Karnataka ranks 2 of 22 states and union territories by store count. That is 5.2 stores per 100,000 people in its towns and cities, against 2.7 for India.

## Key facts

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Dark stores | 1,659; counted 1 Nov 2026 |
| Rank among states and union territories | 2 of 22; 12% of India's 13,813 stores |
| Cities with a store | 29; most stores: Bengaluru (1,350), Mysuru (89), Hubballi (26) |
| Apps with a store here | 7: Blinkit, JioMart, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart Minutes, BigBasket, DMart |
| Stores per 100,000 urban residents | 5.2; India 2.7; urban population projected for 1 March 2026: 31.6 million |

## Stores by app

| App | Stores |
| --- | --- |
| Blinkit | 489 |
| JioMart | 322 |
| Zepto | 239 |
| Swiggy Instamart | 212 |
| Flipkart Minutes | 205 |
| BigBasket | 181 |
| DMart | 11 |

## Cities

| City | Stores | Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Bengaluru](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/bengaluru) | 1,350 | Blinkit, Zepto, JioMart, Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart Minutes, BigBasket, DMart |
| [Mysuru](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/mysuru) | 89 | JioMart, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, Zepto, BigBasket, Swiggy Instamart |
| [Hubballi](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/hubballi) | 26 | JioMart, Blinkit, Zepto, Flipkart Minutes, Swiggy Instamart |
| [Mangaluru](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/mangaluru) | 22 | Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, JioMart, BigBasket |
| [Belagavi](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/belagavi) | 21 | JioMart, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto |
| [Shivamogga](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/shivamogga) | 16 | JioMart, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto |
| [Tumakuru](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/tumakuru) | 16 | JioMart, Blinkit, BigBasket, Flipkart Minutes, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart |
| [Davangere](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/davangere) | 13 | JioMart, Flipkart Minutes, Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart |
| [Kalaburagi](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/kalaburagi) | 13 | Blinkit, JioMart, BigBasket |
| [Dharwad](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/dharwad) | 11 | JioMart, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes |
| [Udupi](https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores/city/udupi) | 10 | Blinkit, JioMart, Swiggy Instamart |
| Ballari | 9 | Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes, JioMart |
| Mandya | 9 | JioMart, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes |
| Hassan | 8 | JioMart, Blinkit |
| Hosapete | 7 | JioMart, Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes |
| Bidar | 6 | Blinkit, JioMart |
| Bagalkot | 5 | JioMart, Blinkit |
| Kolar | 5 | JioMart, Blinkit |
| Madikeri | 4 | JioMart, Blinkit |
| Raichur | 4 | Blinkit, JioMart |
| Chitradurga | 3 | Blinkit, Flipkart Minutes |
| Gadag | 3 | JioMart |
| Jamkhandi | 2 | JioMart |
| Karkala | 2 | JioMart |
| Chikodi | 1 | JioMart |
| Gokak | 1 | JioMart |
| Haveri | 1 | JioMart |
| Kollegal | 1 | JioMart |
| Srirangapatna | 1 | JioMart |

## What the counts show

- Bengaluru holds more than half of Karnataka's stores: 1,350 of 1,659.
- Blinkit has the most stores across Karnataka: 489, 29% of the state's.
- 8 of the 29 cities have stores from one app only, among them Gadag (JioMart), Jamkhandi (JioMart) and Karkala (JioMart).
- Karnataka has more stores for its urban population than India as a whole: 5.2 per 100,000 people in its towns and cities, against 2.7 (official projection for 1 March 2026: 31.6 million urban residents).

## Questions people ask

### How many dark stores are there in Karnataka?

1,659, counted by Rewalto on 1 November 2026 in 29 cities. The count is what the apps show shoppers, so it is a floor, not a census.

### Which app has the most dark stores in Karnataka?

Blinkit, with 489, then JioMart with 322 and Zepto with 239 (1 Nov 2026).

### Which city in Karnataka has the most dark stores?

Bengaluru (1,350), Mysuru (89) and Hubballi (26), out of 29 cities with a store.

### How many dark stores are there for every 100,000 people in Karnataka's cities?

About 5.2, using the official projection of 31.6 million people in Karnataka's towns and cities on 1 March 2026. For India the figure is 2.7.

Every state, city and app: https://rewalto.com/data/dark-stores

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