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Flipkart Minutes Bets on Small Towns While Rivals Slug It Out in Big Cities
Mint·Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Walmart-backed Flipkart Minutes is deliberately targeting non-metro India for its quick commerce expansion, rather than fighting for share in already-crowded big cities. The strategy leans on Flipkart's existing e-commerce infrastructure, larger grocery baskets, and local supply chains. The company believes smaller towns are an underserved opportunity its rivals are ignoring.
Why It Matters
Quick commerce — getting groceries and essentials delivered in minutes — is reshaping how urban and now semi-urban Indians shop. If Flipkart's bet pays off, it could bring fast delivery to millions of people who haven't had it before.
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