business · 2026-07-26
Flipkart to Launch Food Delivery Soon
Photo: SerChevalerie / Wikimedia (CC0)
Flipkart will enter India's food delivery market in coming weeks, CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy told Moneycontrol.The move targets high-frequency engagement beyond ecommerce, challenging Swiggy and Zomato.It comes after Flipkart Minutes crossed 1,000 dark stores across 130+ cities.
Which cities will Flipkart food delivery launch?
Krishnamurthy said the service will test first, then scale, with no launch city disclosed yet.
Will it be a standalone app or inside Flipkart?
Both. Krishnamurthy said food delivery will live as a standalone app and within the Flipkart app.
What did Krishnamurthy say about quick commerce?
He called it 'just a category,' not a separate vertical, and said six or seven players cannot survive long term.
How many dark stores does Flipkart Minutes have?
Over 1,000 dark stores across more than 130 cities, per the article.
Why enter food delivery after quick commerce?
Food delivery increases daily app opens, which helps Flipkart sell more ecommerce and ads.
Why did Walmart delay Flipkart's IPO?
Walmart, which owns ~80% of Flipkart, asked it to prioritise profitability over listing.
What EBITDA target did Walmart set?
EBITDA breakeven by end of FY27 before any IPO or external fundraise.
When did Flipkart complete its reverse flip?
March 2026, shifting its holding company domicile from Singapore to India.
How does this affect Swiggy and Zomato?
Swiggy and Zomato face a well-funded rival; Rapido also just entered with 'Ownly'.
Who else recently entered food delivery?
Rapido launched 'Ownly,' adding a third new entrant to challenge Swiggy and Zomato.
What is Flipkart's pre-IPO funding history?
It was reportedly exploring a $2Bn-$2.5Bn pre-IPO round to set a valuation benchmark.
How does Flipkart's strategy differ from M&A?
Krishnamurthy ruled out mergers and acquisitions as a growth strategy entirely.
Source: inc42.com