Flipkart hyperlocal service goes to 6 new cities, promises 90-min delivery

Flipkart Quick aims to expand to other metros such as Kolkata and Mumbai and across other cities this year.

Flipkart said on Tuesday it has expanded its hyperlocal service to six new cities, seeking customers for doorstep delivery of daily essentials during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Flipkart Quick is now available in Delhi, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida, Hyderabad and Pune and will go to other cities this year gradually, said the company.

“Hyperlocal capabilities are invaluable in enhancing the online shopping experience for consumers and boosting supply chain operations for e-commerce companies,” said Sandeep Karwa, vice-president, Flipkart. “It is important to explore ecosystem partnerships to strengthen such capabilities and accelerate faster, reliable deliveries to customers.” 

He said Flipkart remains committed to