E-tailers helping states continue with services during coronavirus pandemic

According to industry insiders, Flipkart, Amazon, Bigbasket, and Grofers have witnessed about 30 per cent spike in orders

Top e-commerce companies in the country such as Flipkart, Amazon, and Grofers are holding informal discussions with various state governments to provide services such as delivering essential commodities to people during lockdowns, people familiar with the matter told Business Standard. 

So far, these companies have been in touch with Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana governments. “E-commerce companies are having informal conversations with different state governments to provide help,” said an e-commerce industry executive having knowledge about these conversations. “E-commerce companies should be seen as an important partner in this fight against the pandemic.”

According to industry insiders, Flipkart, Amazon,