In December 2021, Flipkart and Walmart invested US$ 145 million in Ninjacart for its online grocery push.
In December 2021, the government and Flipkart have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase access to Self-Help Groups.
In November 2021, Rural development ministry ties up with Flipkart to sell products made by artisans.
In October 2021, Flipkart's Big Billion Days report shows a 55% increase in new sellers and a 1.3x increase in kiranas.
In September 2021, Flipkart launched a programme to spot and build direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands on its platform through a service-fee model.
In September 2021, Flipkart announced to create direct seasonal employment for >115,000 people, of which 15% comprise women and people with disabilities.
In June 2021, Flipkart announced its partnership with the Telangana government to deploy drones to deliver medical supplies in remote areas amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In June 2021, Flipkart wholesale joined forces with Ace Turtle, an omnichannel enablement platform, to secure licensing rights for Toys“R”Us and Babies“R”Us.
In June 2021, the company added a new fulfilment centre (FC) in Dankuni, West Bengal. The FC is spread across 2.2 lakh sq. ft. and has a potential to create ~3,500 direct jobs.
Flipkart signed a MoU with Jharkhand government and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to build infrastructure and industrial development, including social development.
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