Jio Mart Launched: Now order groceries in a familiar way on WhatsApp. Learn how to order

Mukesh Ambani's 'Jio Platforms' has launched JioMart to make grocery order much easier in midst of lockdown. A new Whatsapp number has been launched. JioMart is using its technology to rech out to a large network of grocery stores. Company has started its functioning on a small scale.

The new service has came just after a week Facebook acquired 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio. JioMart will use Facebook's daughter company Whatsapp to order groceries. 

However, JioMart is not offering home delivery. Customers need to head to the nearest grocery store to pick up their order from nearby grocery story. We have made a step of instructions on how to order on JioMart using Whatsapp:

1. First, save the no. +91 8850008000 in your phone.
2. After that, head to WhatsApp, and refresh your contacts list. 
3. Click on the saved number and sen a 'Hi' message.
4. An auto generated message will come as soon as you send first 'Hi'. The message notes that JioMart service is currently available in Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan.
5. Message informs that order placed by 7pm everyday will be delivered by the nearest JioMart kirana within next 2 days.
6. The message also contains a unique link that expires in 30 minutes. After 30 mins you again have to send 'Hi' message to receive new link.
7. Once you tap on the link, JioMart page will open and you need to fill your phone and address details to continue.
8. After filling your details click 'Proceed'.
   
9. After that a list of in nearby kirana stores is mentioned. The list in not available with all kinds of goods but  JioMart may improve their inventory in future.
10. After placing order. JioMart shows you the total payable amount and sends a WhatsApp text message immediately.
    
11. The text mentions the name and address of nearby grocery store from where you have to pickup your order, and also offers a phone no. for any inquiry. JioMart notes that once the order is ready it will send text to inform you to head to the grocery store to take the delivery. Payment is to be made at the time of pickup only.
12. JioMart also provides a 'Google Maps' link for user's convenience.