economy
Two years after launch, Walmart's Flipkart is closing in on India's quick-commerce leaders
Flipkart's quick-commerce venture is delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders a day, nearly triple its November volume.
TL;DR
- Flipkart Minutes is now delivering 1.1 million to 1.2 million orders daily, a significant increase from previous months.
- Flipkart is rapidly expanding its network of micro-fulfillment centers, aiming for 1,500 by the end of 2026.
- The company benefits from a large existing e-commerce customer base, driving repeat purchases and increased order frequency.
- Global competitor Amazon is also heavily investing in its quick-commerce service, Amazon Now, in India.
- The quick commerce sector is seeing strong growth despite a general softening in broader consumer demand in India.
- Flipkart's average delivery time has decreased to approximately 11 minutes.