Walmart-owned Flipkart, Amazon are squeezing India’s quick commerce startups

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India's quick commerce market is experiencing rapid growth, but the aggressive strategies of Walmart-owned Flipkart and Amazon are intensifying competition. Flipkart, which entered the sector later than rivals like Blinkit and Swiggy, has quickly expanded to over 800 dark stores and plans to double that by 2026. This expansion comes amid a challenging environment for existing players, as evidenced by Swiggy's recent leadership changes and ongoing profitability concerns.

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Flipkart has expanded to over 800 dark stores and aims to double that by 2026.

Swiggy's quick commerce business faces a growth-versus-profitability deadlock, risking shareholder value.

Amazon has launched around 450-500 dark stores in India since entering the market.

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