Flipkart Launches 4 Lakh Fulfillment Center in Telangana: Empowering Local Sellers & Youth

E-commerce giant Flipkart has launched a new fulfillment centre (FC) in Sangareddy, Telangana. The new centre, which covers four lakh sq ft, will further Flipkart’s commitment to India’s digital commerce evolution. The facility was inaugurated virtually by KT Rama Rao, Minister for IT and Industries, and Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Group.

Empowering Local Sellers and Youth

The new fulfillment centre aims to empower local sellers, employable youth, and customers while making e-commerce more inclusive and accessible. The Sangareddy facility is the largest one in Telangana, creating new livelihood opportunities for thousands of people and small businesses.

Flipkart’s Footprint in Telangana

With six fulfillment and sorting centres and close to 100 distribution hubs in Telangana, Flipkart has more than 14,000 sellers collectively contributing to 40,000 direct and indirect job opportunities. The expansion of the company’s footprint in Telangana is a testament to Flipkart's vision of transforming India’s retail industry and enabling access to quality products at affordable prices.

Collaboration with the State Government

Minister Rama Rao suggested that Flipkart enter into a tripartite arrangement with the state government and stakeholders to take care of gig workers, partners, and vendors. Last year, Flipkart signed an MoU with the Society for the Elimination of Rural Poverty to promote market access and growth for Farmer Producer Organisations and Self-Help Groups in Telangana, enabling them to access the company’s pan-India customer base.

Conclusion

Flipkart's launch of a new fulfillment centre in Telangana is a significant step forward in empowering local sellers and employable youth while making e-commerce more accessible and inclusive. The expansion of Flipkart's footprint in Telangana will create new job opportunities and help small businesses. By collaborating with the state government and other stakeholders, Flipkart is committed to transforming India’s retail industry and promoting economic growth.