This move strengthens Flipkart's delivery capabilities and caters to the growing demand for online groceries in the region.
The new FC spans 69,000 square feet and is equipped to dispatch 6,500 orders daily to Jaipur and neighboring cities, including Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Kota. It features over 5,000 products, including local brands, to offer a wide range of quality grocery items to customers.
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| Flipkart's new Grocery FC in Jaipur |
Delighted to launch our first grocery Fulfillment center of Rajasthan state in Jaipur; This will boost MSMEs/farmers’ digital market access on @Flipkart , help boost their income and also create over 600 local jobs in addition to boosting supplier job ecosystem. Consumers will… pic.twitter.com/PLEOaVkyIh
— Rajneesh Kumar (@rajneeeshkumar) June 20, 2024
The establishment of this FC will create 600 direct and indirect jobs, benefiting the local economy and supporting small businesses, micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and Farmers.
Flipkart aims to enhance delivery services and meet the growing consumer demand for online groceries in Rajasthan. The center aligns with their commitment to strengthen partnerships with local farmers and businesses while fostering sustainable growth
Consumers in Rajasthan can now expect quicker deliveries and better value, along with services like cash on delivery, pay later options, no-cost equated monthly installments, easy cancellation, and unified payments interface for digital payments.
This initiative reflects Flipkart's dedication to providing convenient grocery shopping experiences while empowering local communities economically.
Smt. Manju Sharma, Member of Parliament, Jaipur, said, “Flipkart's first grocery fulfillment center in Rajasthan is a significant milestone in our state's digital and economic growth. We are happy that Flipkart’s expansion in its supply chain infrastructure in the state will provide local consumers with faster and more convenient access to essential goods. At the same time, it will empower the local MSMEs and farmers, thereby uplifting the overall livelihood opportunities of the local ecosystem. I commend Flipkart for their commitment to enhancing our PM Shri Narendra Modi ji's vision of 'Digital India' by giving benefits of digital commerce and contributing to enriching the economy of our New Bharat.”
Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart Group, said, “As a customer-first organization, Flipkart leverages its homegrown technology to keenly identify high-demand hotspots and address consumer needs for quality grocery products. The launch of our first grocery fulfillment center in Jaipur marks a significant advancement in our efforts to enhance delivery services and meet the growing consumer demand for online groceries in Rajasthan. As we continue to expand our footprint, the new FC aligns with our commitment to strengthening partnerships with local farmers, MSMEs and other local businesses. We remain committed to furthering our vision of empowering these communities economically and fostering sustainable growth while creating new livelihood opportunities.”
Hari Kumar G, Vice President, Head of Grocery, Flipkart, said, “We have been witnessing significant demand for online groceries among local consumers of Rajasthan, which offers an opportunity to bridge the digital gap and make online shopping more convenient for consumers. With the launch of the new FC, consumers will now have access to a vast assortment of high-quality local and national selections at the right value at the delivery slot of their choice. We aim to address the needs of value-seeking consumers of tier 2 and 3 cities by elevating consumer satisfaction and improving the growth of the overall regional ecosystem.”
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