Flipkart opens a new grocery fulfillment centre in Vishakapatnam, promising next-day delivery for consumers

Flipkart has launched its new grocery fulfillment centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It promises next-day grocery deliveries to consumers in the nearby areas, which include Visakhapatnam, along with Anakapalle, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Srikakulam, and Vizianagaram.

This is the second such centre for Flipkart in Andhra Pradesh after the first one was opened in Vijayawada, a few months ago. It will generate about 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities, claims the company. It is also expected to provide livelihood opportunities for several small businesses, MSMEs (micro, small and medium enterprises), and local farmers in the region.

Flipkart’s new grocery fulfillment centre in Vishakapatnam: Details

The new grocery fulfillment center, which is spread across 77,000 square feet, will cater to more than 8,000 orders per day. Flipkart will offer a curated range of products from popular regional brands such as Freedom and Heritage. among others. The product catalogue will have an expansive range of more than 6,000 products, from categories such as dairy, eggs, chocolates, staples, and more.