Flipkart opens new fulfilment centre in Telangana’s Sangareddy

Hyderabad: Flipkart is expanding its footprint in Telangana with the launch of its new fulfilment centre (FC) in Sangareddy. The new centre was virtually inaugurated by state minister for industries and commerce K.T. Rama Rao, secretary (IT) Jayesh Ranjan, and Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.

Spread over four lakh square feet, the new fulfilment centre aims to further Flipkart’s commitment to India’s digital commerce evolution by empowering local sellers, employable youth, and customers while making e-commerce more inclusive and accessible. The new FC will support the delivery and logistics of a wide range of product categories, including furniture and large appliances, offered by thousands of local sellers and MSMEs in Telangana, providing them access to a national market, the e-commerce giant said.

Welcoming Flipkart’s investment in Telangana, KTR said, “Digitisation has enhanced prospects for local economies to grow and thrive, and this is being reinforced by e-commerce. I appreciate Flipkart’s ongoing endeavours to create a conducive growth environment for MSMEs and welcome its investments in the state. The new facility by Flipkart will strengthen pan-India market access for local sellers and encourage many of our local communities to become a part of the digital revolution.”

Kalyan Krishnamurthy, the chief executive officer of Flipkart Group, said, “We recognise that building strong infrastructure is the backbone of e-commerce. It creates equitable opportunities for small and large businesses alike, helping reach millions of customers nationwide. In line with our commitment to the country’s economic progress, we have made important investments across India through upskilling opportunities, infrastructure, and technological advancements.”

Stating that Flipkart has made significant investments in Telangana over the years to create growth opportunities for sellers, MSMEs, artisans, kiranas, and other ecosystem partners, Mr. Krishnamurthy added, “We hope that the establishment of the Sangareddy facility will give a further boost to entrepreneurs in the state and strengthen their integration with the national market. We will continue leveraging the power of technology and our robust infrastructure to accelerate growth for India and its people.”

Flipkart’s investments in Telangana

Flipkart has established six fulfilment centres to make available millions of products, including home appliances, furniture, large appliances, and grocery. With close to 100 distribution hubs in the state, it collectively generates over 40,000 job opportunities.

Also, nearly 5,000 kiranas in Telangana are associated with Flipkart’s Kirana Delivery programme, making lakhs of deliveries. 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 to enable them access to Flipkart’s pan-India customer base.

Flipkart also has a green data centre in the state, powered by renewable energy, that strengthens the technology infrastructure and underlines the company’s efforts towards building a sustainable value chain.