Flipkart’s Same-Day Delivery: Coming to 20 Cities

Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce platform, has announced that it will start offering same-day delivery service in 20 cities across the country from February. Customers who place their orders before 1 pm will receive their products before midnight on the same day. The service will cover various categories such as mobiles, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, books, home appliances, and electronics.

The same-day delivery initiative is part of Flipkart’s commitment to provide quality products at affordable prices and to deliver them reliably. Flipkart has invested heavily in its supply chain and technology infrastructure, including machine learning models and technology solutions for efficient route planning, faster product sorting, and reduced pick-up times from storage areas. Flipkart has also established numerous fulfillment centers to reach customers even in remote areas.

The service will initially be available in cities like Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Patna, Raipur, Siliguri, and Vijayawada. Flipkart plans to expand the service to more cities and product categories, including large appliances, in the coming months.

Flipkart’s same-day delivery service will compete with Amazon’s Prime Now service, which offers delivery within two hours or at a scheduled time slot for select products in select cities. Flipkart claims that its service will offer more convenience and choice to customers who want their orders delivered quickly.

Flipkart’s same-day delivery service is also a part of its Flipkart Assured program, which guarantees assured quality with fast and reliable shipping options. Flipkart Assured products undergo additional quality checks and are stamped with the Flipkart Guarantee seal. Customers can also avail free shipping on orders over INR 500 and easy returns under this program.

Flipkart’s same-day delivery service is expected to boost its customer satisfaction and loyalty, as well as increase its market share in the e-commerce sector. Flipkart is also gearing up for its upcoming Big Billion Days sale in February, which will offer huge discounts and deals on various products.