An LLB student has found a way to earn money alongside his studies by working as a part-time delivery partner for Blinkit. Kaval Desai shared details of his first day on the job, revealing that he completed 19 deliveries in around six and a half hours and earned a total of ₹608, including incentives and a target bonus. Desai shared his experience on X on October 13, explaining that he took up the work to cover his personal expenses while continuing his law studies. His post attracted attention because he described the experience positively and said the flexibility of the job suited his interests. According to Desai’s post, he worked for around six hours on his first day and earned ₹508, including a ₹75 incentive. He also received a ₹100 bonus for achieving a delivery target, taking his total earnings to ₹608.
“I’m pursuing LLB as my primary profession”
Desai made it clear that delivery work was a part-time arrangement rather than a replacement for his education. “This is a part-time gig I am doing for some obvious reasons. I’m pursuing LLB as my primary profession. Alongside working to support some obvious expenses incurred,” he wrote in his post. He completed 19 deliveries during a shift lasting approximately six hours and 30 minutes. According to his account, he travelled around 51 km while delivering the orders, excluding the distance covered on return journeys.“Day 1 ended on a good note. Ended up delivering 19 orders in approximately 6:30 hours. Did around 51 kms just for the order delivery (return kms not counted). Earned: Rs 508 (Rs 75 incentive included) and Rs 100 as bonus for achieving target,” he wrote.
How his electric scooter helped him avoid travel costs
One factor that helped Desai retain his earnings was that he already owned an Ather electric scooter and charged it at home. He reported spending nothing on charging during the shift, meaning he did not have to deduct fuel expenses from his earnings. However, this does not account for other potential costs of using a vehicle, such as maintenance, insurance or depreciation. Desai said he enjoyed the work partly because he likes travelling around and the job gave him an opportunity to earn while doing so. In an earlier update about his first day, he wrote that he had completed six deliveries in two hours and earned ₹149. He said he was enjoying the experience and appreciated being able to earn without petrol expenses.
Why he stopped after six and a half hours
Desai eventually ended his shift because he needed to return to his studies and his scooter’s battery was running low. “Had to end the gig due to commitment to studies and at the same time battery was about to die,” he wrote. He also praised the platform’s working process, describing it as efficient and smooth for people looking for part-time income. “You guys really made Blinkit a boon for people like me. It’s just so efficient to work with it and it’s smooth too,” he wrote, addressing the company and its leadership.
Social media discusses part-time delivery work
Desai’s post prompted discussion about whether gig work can help students manage personal expenses while pursuing a degree. One user encouraged him, writing, “Drive safe and more power to you bro.” Another advised him to maintain appropriate vehicle and health insurance because delivery work involves risks. A third user described such opportunities as a useful way for students to gain work experience and earn money alongside their education. Others used the post to discuss the difference between part-time gig work and relying on delivery jobs as a full-time source of income. The debate reflected different experiences with platform-based work, including questions about earnings and the time needed to make a living.Desai’s first-day experience offers a snapshot of what he earned during one shift, not a guarantee of what delivery partners can make every day. His reported total included incentives and a target bonus, and his lack of charging costs was specific to his use of an electric scooter charged at home.