How Flipkart is readying sellers to resume e-commerce operations from April 20

NEW DELHI : From April 20, e-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart would be able to sell products like mobile phones, refrigerators, laptops, TV sets, stationery items, etc to customers in areas that do not fall under COVID-19 hotspots.

To help its sellers get back on their feet gradually, Flipkart today announced a series of initiatives including a 3-month moratorium on existing loans, health insurance plan for sellers and their families and employees at a special rate, extension of paid premium services and relaxation in storage fees.

Flipkart has around two lakh sellers on its platform. “Flipkart’s seller support team is providing constant counsel and on-ground support to sellers on its platform to help them resume operations in a few days and help consumers in this time of need as they continue to stay indoors,” the Walmart-owned e-commerce player said.