‘Not 3, but a ton’: Kaval Desai reacts as his Blinkit earnings story reaches more media pages

Kaval Desai, an LLB student who shared his first-day earnings as a Blinkit delivery partner, has received wider online attention after his experience was picked up by numerous media outlets and Instagram pages. In an update on X, Desai said the coverage went well beyond the three media outlets he had initially mentioned.The student also shared that he discovered the extent of the coverage after searching for his own story on Google. His posts have drawn attention both to his experience earning money alongside his studies and to his reaction at seeing the story circulate online.Kaval Desai reacts to growing media coverageIn his latest update, Desai clarified that his story had appeared not just in three media outlets but across a much larger number of media platforms and Instagram pages. He shared a Google search link showing results related to his experience of completing 19 Blinkit deliveries in around six and a half hours.Earlier, Desai had expressed happiness at having his story featured for the first time and thanked those who had covered it. He also tagged two users in his post, joking that he had joined their club after receiving media attention.How much did the law student earn on his first day?Desai took up part-time delivery work to support expenses while pursuing his LLB degree. He reported completing 19 orders over approximately six hours and 30 minutes, covering around 51 km for deliveries, excluding return journeys.His reported earnings comprised Rs 508, including a Rs 75 incentive, and a further Rs 100 bonus for meeting a target. His total came to Rs 608.Desai said he used an Ather electric scooter charged at home, so he incurred no charging costs during the shift. He stopped working when he needed to return to his studies and his scooter's battery was running low.He had previously shared that he earned Rs 149 after completing six deliveries in two hours.Why his delivery experience drew attentionDesai described the part-time gig as a way to manage expenses without putting his studies aside. His account also prompted discussion among social media users about the financial pressures students face and whether delivery work can provide a sustainable source of supplementary income.Some users shared their own experiences working in the gig economy, while others suggested alternative part-time jobs.The latest update has added another dimension to Desai's story: beyond the delivery figures, he is now sharing his surprise at finding his experience circulating across online media pages after a simple search of his own name and story.Get the latest Education News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.