Flipkart Minutes Expands to 100 Cities, Walmart-Backed Giant Joins Quick Commerce Race
Flipkart's quick commerce service Flipkart Minutes crosses 100 cities milestone with 10-minute delivery, intensifying competition with Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Flipkart |
| Coverage | Startup News |
Walmart-backed Flipkart has expanded its quick commerce service Flipkart Minutes to over 100 cities across India, marking the e-commerce giant's aggressive push into the 10-minute delivery space. The expansion makes Flipkart Minutes the widest quick commerce network by city count.
Expansion Details
Flipkart Minutes Scale:
Competitive Advantage
Flipkart's Edge:
Quick Commerce Market Map
Current Players:
| Platform | Cities | Dark Stores | Daily Orders |
|----------|--------|-------------|-------------|
| Blinkit | 70+ | 1,000+ | 2M+ |
| Zepto | 30+ | 800+ | 1.5M+ |
| Instamart | 40+ | 600+ | 1M+ |
| Minutes | 100+ | 2,000+ | 800K+ |
Market Impact
Flipkart's entry with Walmart's deep pockets is reshaping the competitive dynamics, potentially squeezing smaller players and forcing consolidation in the quick commerce space.
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