Delhi's CarryMen rents out bag-carriers at Rs 149/hr to free up Lajpat Nagar shoppers

Bootstrapped startup CarryMen has logged 50+ bookings in its first month offering trained assistants who carry up to 12 kg, navigate crowded lanes, and aid elderly and pregnant shoppers at Lajpat Nagar. Launched April at Rs 149/hour, the service is eyeing a Chandni Chowk rollout — a quirky read on how high-street friction is spawning paid convenience layers.

— Source publishedMon, 25 May, 2026, 13:22 IST·First seen Mon, 25 May, 2026, 13:46 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Delhi startup CarryMen offers shopping-assistance service at Lajpat Nagar for Rs 149/hour, providing trained assistants to carry bags, navigate stores, and

Key facts

  • Rs 149/hour
  • 12 kg weight limit
  • 50+ bookings in first month
  • launched April

Why this matters

CarryMen is an early, cheap tuck-in option to bolt onto mall-adjacent or high-street retail platforms as a loyalty/accessibility layer — worth a watchlist conversation now while bookings are sub-100 and valuation expectations are anchored to a bootstrapped base.