Flipkart To Expand Investments In West Bengal, Boost Supply Chain & MSMEs

Kolkata, Jul 14 (KNN) E-commerce major Flipkart on Monday said it will deepen its long-term investments in West Bengal by expanding its supply chain infrastructure, seller ecosystem and skilling initiatives. 

The Walmart-owned company described the state as central to its growth strategy, as it hosts its largest fulfilment centre in India.

Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Group, said, “West Bengal has long been one of India's great centres of enterprise, innovation and craftsmanship. Today, it is also emerging as a key hub for digital commerce,” PTI reported.

“Our investments in infrastructure, technology and supply chains are creating jobs, empowering MSMEs, supporting farmers and enabling thousands of entrepreneurs to access markets across India,” he added.

Boost to MSMEs and Local Artisans

The platform hosts more than 66,000 sellers from West Bengal, enabling them to access nationwide markets. 

Under its Flipkart Samarth programme, nearly 29,000 products from local weavers and artisans are listed. In Shantipur, over 250 Tant and Jamdani weavers and sellers generate annual sales exceeding Rs 100 crore through the platform.

Largest Fulfilment Centre at Haringhata

Flipkart’s key logistics hub is located in Haringhata and features a storage capacity of 5 million cubic feet across six mezzanine levels. 

The facility is equipped with advanced automation systems, including robotic packaging arms, automated storage and retrieval systems, cross-belt sorters and an extensive conveyor network. It is also the first e-commerce fulfilment centre of its scale in India to receive the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) Platinum certification.

Extensive Logistics Network and Employment

Across the state, Flipkart operates more than 300 fulfilment centres, mother hubs and last-mile delivery units, supporting over 120,000 direct and indirect jobs. The company also generates additional seasonal employment during its annual sale events.

Expansion of Quick Commerce Operations

Flipkart has scaled up its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes, in West Bengal with 90 micro fulfilment centres, creating around 10,000 jobs. The company’s sourcing network in the state includes over 500 farmers supplying fresh produce.

(KNN Bureau)