Flipkart is all set to set-up 500-550 dark stores as part of its aggressive expansion plan to enhance its presence in India’s fast-evolving quick-commerce market. Just a week after securing a $379 million capital infusion from its Singapore-based parent, the Walmart-backed e-commerce giant announced a bold expansion strategy for its quick commerce arm, ‘Flipkart Minutes’. The move is marked as a strategic decision to disrupt the ecosystem, coming just ahead of its flagship event, Big Billion Sale.
The Economic Times quoted Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy sharing at the 2025 Walmart Investment Community Meeting about the company's vision to significantly ramp up operations in the rapid delivery retail space. He said that the company launched its quick commerce brand 'Minutes' almost 9 months ago with only 100 stores. But currently, it is operating and aiming at reaching 800 dark stores by the end of 2025.
Flipkart is one of India’s e-commerce platforms, with a strong presence in the digital retail ecosystem, boasting a registered customer base of over 500 million. With a robust product catalogue spanning more than 150 million items across over 80 categories, the company has played a pivotal role in transforming India’s shopping experience online.
Currently, Flipkart’s marketplace is supported by over 14 lakh sellers, including those on its social commerce platform, Shopsy. Through this extensive seller network, Flipkart has created and nurtures an inclusive ecosystem that empowers micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and first-generation entrepreneurs across the country.
The quick commerce players, including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, are rapidly moving beyond metro cities, targeting Tier II and Tier III locations in India to expand their digital-first consumer ecosystem. Flipkart’s entry in the quick-commerce segment with its ‘Minutes’ brand heats up the competition in the space, especially considering its parent company Walmart’s backing and strategic intent to grow in India.
As India's quick commerce sector expands, Flipkart’s strategy marks a pivotal moment. If Flipkart successfully scales 'Minutes' to 800 stores as planned, it will give a boost in a market projected to be the most beneficial by 2025.
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