Flipkart to ramp up grocery operations, to cover 70 cities in next six months

BENGALURU: Walmart-owned Flipkart on Tuesday said it plans to expand its grocery services to 70 cities over the next six months, having covered more than 50 cities through its pan-India marketplace.

The expansion will provide Flipkart customers in seven metros and 40 neighbouring cities including Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad access to grocery products, and quick deliveries, through its dedicated grocery fulfillment centres, the company said.

In towns beyond the top metros, Flipkart will serve through a satellite-expansion marketplace model.

“Grocery continues to be one of the fastest-growing categories, with the increase in demand for quality food and household supplies from users.