Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce company that competes with Amazon in the Indian market, has announced the opening of two new fulfilment centres (FCs) in Uttar Pradesh. The new facilities include a Grocery FC in Varanasi and a sortation centre in Unnao, which will be equipped with 5 lakh square feet of storage space. It was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The new facilities are expected to significantly enhance Flipkart's operational efficiencies in the region, reduce delivery time and support the local economy.

The establishment of these new fulfillment centers will generate more than 3,600 direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state. The new grocery fulfilment centre in Varanasi and the non-large facility in Unnao will offer customers a wide range of products from local to established brands.

"Flipkart's significant investment in Uttar Pradesh is a testament to the state's growing reputation as an emerging industrial and entrepreneurial hub. These fulfillment centers are not only creating huge employment opportunities but also empowering the MSME of the state. Millions of customers will be able to benefit from Flipkart's extensive supply chain that seamlessly processes many orders every day. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said.

Support for MSMEs and local communities.

Flipkart's strategic investments in Uttar Pradesh align with the state's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2027. Rajnish Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Flipkart Group, spoke about the significance of these investments and stated that they aim to strengthen local communities, MSMEs, farmers, and allied businesses in support of their digital transformation journey.

Kumar pointed out that the new FCs are part of Flipkart's extensive efforts to create employment opportunities in the state. Efforts to ramp up infrastructure through a growing network of fulfilment centres will ensure faster and reliable delivery to customers. Flipkart has been creating thousands of people through its flagship initiatives like Flipkart Samarth and Samarth Krishi and the launch of new FCs in the state. Employment opportunities, thereby supporting Uttar Pradesh's goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2027. The opening of FCs across cities is a testament to our commitment to efficiently meet the evolving needs of customers, "Kumar said.

Additionally, Flipkart's grocery service, which currently serves over 1,800 cities and 10,000 pin codes across India, has significantly expanded its reach, helping meet the growing demand for online shopping in the country.