Flipkart launches 90-minute hyperlocal delivery service, faster than Amazon

Next time you order an Apple iPhone on Flipkart, you might get it delivered in 90 minutes. The Walmart-owned e-commerce company said it has launched a hyperlocal service - ‘Flipkart Quick’ to be able to do that, building on its technological capabilities and supply chain infrastructure.

Flipkart Quick will provide consumers with a handpicked assortment of more than 2,000 products in categories such as grocery, fresh, dairy and meat in the first phase. The other categories include mobiles, electronics accessories, stationery items and home accessories. Consumers can choose to order in the next 90 minutes or book a 2-hour slot according