E-commerce firms can now deliver non essentials to all zones except containment zones

Issuing fresh guidelines for the extended period of the lockdown till May 31, the Union Home Ministry on Sunday announced that e-commerce websites will be allowed to commence the delivery of non-essential items to all the zones in India. This means everything from smartphones to accessories and other electronic products will be delivered to homes. However, the containment zones within Red zones won’t get such services.

Although Flipkart and Amazon are yet to give a statement, Snapdeal has confirmed that it will start online delivery in all the zones.

“We welcome the guidelines announced by the MHA, which pave the way for a broader resumption of economic activities across most parts of India,” said the firm.