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Flipkart, Amazon stack up space for India's festival shopping rush

Flipkart and Amazon are scaling warehouse and delivery networks ahead of festive sales projected to touch Rs 120,000 crore, while Myntra and Instamart gear up for rising demand

SBI Card, Flipkart launch co-branded credit card for seamless shopping

SBI Card, the country's largest pure-play credit card issuer, and e-commerce marketplace Flipkart on Tuesday announced the launch of a co-branded credit card with a host of features. The 'Flipkart SBI Credit Card' was launched in the presence SBI Chairman C S Setty and MD Ashwini Kumar Tewari, the card company said in a statement. The Flipkart SBI Card has been designed with curated cashback benefits to offer a rewarding shopping experience for discerning customers on the majority of their purchases, it said. The launch reflects SBI Card and Flipkart's ongoing efforts to empower shoppers with greater value, flexibility, and access to formal credit while enhancing their overall shopping journey, it said. Customers can seamlessly apply for the credit card digitally via the Flipkart App, and SBI Card SPRINT, by visiting the SBI Card website SBI Card.com, it said. With the Flipkart SBI Card, customers can earn 7.5 per cent cashback on spends made on Myntra, and 5 per cent cashback on

Flipkart Black rivals Amazon Prime with YouTube Premium, member-only perks

Flipkart has launched its premium membership plan, Flipkart Black, priced at ₹1,499, offering YouTube Premium, exclusive deals, travel perks, and early sale access to members

Flipkart hires 220,000 seasonal workers ahead of festive demand surge

Flipkart is hiring 220,000 seasonal workers to support its operations during the peak festive shopping season, expanding infrastructure and technology across India

Govt to tap Amazon, Flipkart data in inflation revamp, launch index

The move could make India's retail inflation data more robust by accounting for prices on online platforms as their share in household spending rises

Flipkart creates 220k seasonal jobs in supply chain, logistics, delivery

E-commerce major Flipkart on Monday said it has created over 2.2 lakh seasonal job opportunities across supply chain, logistics, and last-mile delivery roles, ahead of the festive season. Additionally, Flipkart's logistics network will see 650 new festive-only delivery hubs in Tier 2 and 3 cities, according to a company statement. "In the lead-up to the festive season, Flipkart is scaling employment opportunities, infrastructure, and tech deployments across 28 states. With the creation of over 2.2 lakh+ job opportunities, expanded last-mile reach, and inclusive hiring across Tier 2 and 3 cities, Flipkart's ecosystem-first approach this festive season is built for scale," it said. This includes a 10 per cent rise in female hiring, and an additional focus on creating more festive job opportunities for PwD (persons with disabilities) individuals, Flipkart said. Earlier this month, Amazon India said it has created over 1.5 lakh seasonal work opportunities in its operations network of .

Flipkart expands Northeast operations with new grocery fulfilment centre

Flipkart has launched its first grocery fulfilment centre in Tripura to strengthen delivery timelines, support local businesses and deepen e-commerce penetration in the Northeast

Marriott International, Flipkart stitch together dual-loyalty plan

Marriott International and Flipkart launch a dual-loyalty program for Indian consumers, allowing members to earn and exchange points, enhancing both brands' presence in India's growing travel sector

Flipkart's roots in Tier-II, -III cities will help qcom rollout: Biswas

We want to build a daily essentials platform and create a habit amongst customers to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, perishable items, etc., from Minutes, says Biswas

Flipkart Minutes bullish on festive demand as quick-commerce uptake rises

Flipkart Minutes, the quick-commerce service of Walmart-owned Flipkart, on Monday said it is upbeat about the festive season prospects, after witnessing strong buying sentiments during Raksha Bandhan, Independence Day sales, and Janmashtami, as customers increasingly lean on instant deliveries amid festivities and celebrations. The platform, which marked one year of operations, said it has recorded 50 per cent month-on-month growth, clocked over 50 million unique visitors since its launch in August 2024. Flipkart Minutes said it is doubling order volumes every 45 days, and is also halfway to the target of launching 800 dark stores across the country. As Flipkart Minutes enters the second year of operations, the focus is on strengthening technology backbone, expanding into new cities that are witnessing increased demand for quick commerce, deepening partnerships with brands and enhancing the overall customer experience. Flipkart Minutes Vice President Kabeer Biswas told PTI, "We ...

Flipkart Minutes debuts 'Gourmet' category in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Flipkart Minutes launches 'Gourmet' category in select metros with 650+ products from 130+ brands, offering premium and global flavours across 12 curated sub-categories

With the festival season near, essential tips for navigating online sales

To avoid fake discounts, no-cost EMIs, and buy now-pay later offers, go for pre-planned purchases only, and stick to the budget decided upon beforehand

Flipkart executives meet ministers to discuss MSME push, India listing

CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and Rajneesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer, shared updates on digital commerce expansion, financial inclusion, and plans to redomicile ahead of a potential IPO

HC tells Amazon, Flipkart to take down goods infringing Reliance marks

Court restrains sellers from misusing Reliance and Jio trademarks and directs major e-commerce platforms to delist infringing listings and share seller information

Flipkart offers $50 million stock buyback to employees ahead of planned IPO

Walmart-owned Flipkart is offering a $50 million stock buyback to employees, signaling confidence in its upcoming IPO and promising an additional liquidity event if performance targets are met

Flipkart takes quick commerce beyond metros, aims for 800 dark stores

Company targets tier-2 and tier-3 cities with its Flipkart Minutes service, doubling business every 45 days and aiming to scale up before festive season

Flipkart bets on livestreaming and videos to win over online shoppers

Flipkart sees video commerce as a key strategy, with two-thirds of Gen Z using videos to shop. Usage is also surging in tier-II and III cities, where video-led formats are gaining rapid traction

AI-startup ShopOS raises $20 million from Binny Bansal-led 3STATE Ventures

The AI-powered platform plans to use the capital to grow its engineering team, enhance product development, and expand its global base of e-commerce brand partners

BikeWo, Flipkart logistics arm partner on EV Push for last-mile delivery

BikeWo and Flipkart's Instakart launch over 1,300 EVs across seven states to boost sustainable last-mile logistics with AI-led route optimisation and real-time tracking

Quick commerce war intensifies as Amazon, Flipkart join the race | Business news

India’s quick commerce space is seeing an all-out price war. With Flipkart and Amazon jumping in, platforms are slashing prices to gain market share, even at the cost of ballooning losses.