Namma Yatri launches zero-margin retail platform for Bengaluru drivers

Namma Yatri has partnered with Keystones to launch Namma Santhe, a retail platform for drivers offering mobility, electronics, household and personal-care products through a Koramangala store and app-based home delivery.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 11:48 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 11:51 IST·Source YourStory

What happened

Namma Yatri launched Namma Santhe with Keystones, a zero-margin retail platform for Bengaluru drivers. It offers mobility, electronics, household and

Key facts

  • 1.6 crore registered users
  • 1.3 million monthly active users
  • 7.71 lakh enabled drivers
  • 14.98 crore trips completed
  • Rs 2,627 crore in driver earnings

What changed

Namma Yatri launched Namma Santhe with Keystones, a zero-margin retail platform for Bengaluru drivers. It offers mobility, electronics, household and personal-care products via a Koramangala store and app-based home delivery, sourcing directly from verified suppliers.

Why this matters

Namma Yatri’s zero-margin, omni-channel retail push could deepen driver loyalty and platform stickiness by lowering everyday costs through store access, app delivery and direct sourcing.

What to watch

  • Announcement of additional Namma Santhe stores, pickup points or expansion beyond Koramangala.
  • Disclosure of driver enrollment, order frequency, savings per driver or retention metrics.
  • New partnerships with FMCG, electronics, vehicle-service, insurance, lending or fuel-related brands.
  • Introduction of private-label goods, sponsored listings, membership plans or supplier-funded promotions.
  • Evidence that competitors respond with driver welfare, retail discounts or ecosystem partnerships.

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