BlinkIt And Swiggy Face New Competition As Flipkart Dives Into Similar Segment: Reports
Reports have emerged suggesting that Flipkart , the e-commerce giant, is gearing up to step into the quick-commerce business, with plans to offer instant delivery to customers shortly after purchase. According to sources cited by TechCrunch, the company is eyeing a launch of its instant-delivery service in select locations as early as May this year.
Although discussions are still ongoing, slight adjustments to the timeline may occur, as mentioned in the report.
A spokesperson from Flipkart highlighted the company's dedication to meeting evolving customer demands and striving for excellence in value, selection, and speed. They hinted at more initiatives expected in the upcoming months to enhance customer experience.
This new venture coincides with Flipkart's exploration into acquiring Dunzo , an instant-delivery firm, signaling the company's strategic expansion into this rapidly growing market segment.
Earlier announcements from Flipkart indicated its plans to introduce same-day delivery across various product categories in both metro and non-metro cities. This move is set to benefit customers in major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Patna, Raipur, Siliguri, and Vijayawada.
Furthermore, Flipkart recently launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) handle, aiming to bolster its digital payment offerings for its vast customer base, which exceeds 500 million users. This move aligns with Flipkart's commitment to enhancing its digital infrastructure and providing seamless payment experiences for its customers.
Although discussions are still ongoing, slight adjustments to the timeline may occur, as mentioned in the report.
A spokesperson from Flipkart highlighted the company's dedication to meeting evolving customer demands and striving for excellence in value, selection, and speed. They hinted at more initiatives expected in the upcoming months to enhance customer experience.
This new venture coincides with Flipkart's exploration into acquiring Dunzo , an instant-delivery firm, signaling the company's strategic expansion into this rapidly growing market segment.
Earlier announcements from Flipkart indicated its plans to introduce same-day delivery across various product categories in both metro and non-metro cities. This move is set to benefit customers in major cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Patna, Raipur, Siliguri, and Vijayawada.
Furthermore, Flipkart recently launched its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) handle, aiming to bolster its digital payment offerings for its vast customer base, which exceeds 500 million users. This move aligns with Flipkart's commitment to enhancing its digital infrastructure and providing seamless payment experiences for its customers.
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