Mumbai: Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce players, has rolled out its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes, in Gurugram and other parts of the National Capital Region (NCR). The service, which was first reported in March, is currently available in nearby Unitech Cyber Park, Sector 39, 40, The Millenium City Centre (Sector 29) and Golf Course Road (Sector 54) in Gurugram.
According to sources, Flipkart Minutes is also available in some parts of Mumbai, competing with quick commerce players like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto. The service allows users to order groceries, electronics, smartphones, and other products with delivery times ranging from 8 to 16 minutes.
The launch of Flipkart Minutes marks a significant step in the company’s expansion plans, following the introduction of its rapid delivery service in Bengaluru. Flipkart has not yet issued an official statement about the public launch of its quick commerce service.
The first to report about Flipkart’s foray into quick commerce in March 2024. The service is currently available in the following areas:
- Unitech Cyber Park, Sector 39, 40
- The Millenium City Centre (Sector 29)
- Golf Course Road (Sector 54)
- Other parts of NCR region
- Some parts of Mumbai (sources)
Flipkart Minutes delivers products within minutes, offering a competitive advantage over slot-based delivery services offered by Amazon and BigBasket. The quick commerce sector has been a hot area of investment, with over $1 billion raised by Zepto alone in the past couple of months. Zepto has emerged as a leading player in the space, posting a valuation of over $5 billion.