Like Best Buy but online? So, Reliance Digital, Croma, ..?

Software Engineer

Yes, a specialized platform could be a game-changer if it offers better service and timely delivery. However, it must prove its reliability and competitive pricing to win over customers from Amazon and Flipkart.

Business Development

If there were a dedicated online platform that focuses only on electronics—delivering everything from Xbox, PS5, Apple, and Samsung products with topnotch customer service and guaranteed timely del...

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If there were a dedicated online platform that focuses *only* on electronics—delivering everything from Xbox, PS5, Apple, and Samsung products with top-notch customer service and guaranteed timely delivery—would you consider switching from Amazon or Flipkart? Like Best Buy but online 🤔

With Flipkart’s service reportedly going downhill, would you prefer a platform that specializes solely in electronics, offering the best experience from browsing to doorstep delivery?

Drop your thoughts below! Would this platform be a game-changer for your tech purchases?

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Hey, shoppers, help me out here. Which website has better quality products - Amazon or Flipkart? I have noticed that amazon has more expensive products, but are they better in quality? Also, many people complain about the customer service of Flipkart. So, I am very confused. I want to buy some furniture and home decor items, btw.

Amazon or Flipkart: which is best?

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When Aadit said he wants to be like Amazon, was not bluffing. This sounds so much like Prime Day

Consultant

Ab ho gya na fundraise? What's the point of saying these things now. You are not listed. You have already raised close to $1bn. It's not like this is bringing new customers.
What's the point of all this PR now?
Why not focus on execution instead of saying things that will bite you in the ass in the future

Zepto - I don't understand

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Creating this thread to help the laid off folks look for their next company.

Which tech companies in India have a strong product and a long runway?

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Blinkit AD ka tarika kaisa lga?

Associate Product Manager

Over the past few months the price difference betweem e-commerce websites and stores during sale period have decreased with Reliance Digital and Croma being at par or better than Fk or Amz in terms of pricing (except a few poster items)

Fashion based e-commerce in India is even worse with size issues, courier frauds and high returns. Companies are now charging a non refundable delivery/convinience fee to become profitable.

Reliance has drastically reduced investments in e-commerce and is focussing on expanding offline presence. 

Is the doom of e-commerce in India near

Is e-commerce losing relavance

Got an offer to join Flipkart Commerce Cloud team as SDE 2, how’s the work and culture there?

Flipkart Commerce Cloud | Needed opinion

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I recently ordered a laptop in Flipkart and it's a default piece, but what's hurting me more is the return policy. It's been 2 months and the services didn't even pick up the product. Your experience?

How you feel about return/exchange in Amazon and 'mainly' Flipkart service?

Would you buy furniture online? Why/why not? If yes, which Ecom platform/ website/ brand would you prefer?

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Category Manager

Hello community,

Looking to buy a mobile charger from Meesho?

Is it worth it to buy from Meesho or else can I look from buying it from Amazon or Flipkart.

I had a bad experience buying a laptop from Amazon.

Is it worth it to buy electronic products from Meesho?

Frontend Engineer

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.economictimes.com/tech/technology/flipkart-india-logs-9-revenue-growth-at-rs-55823-crore-losses-widen-by-42/amp_articleshow/104644333.cms

Flipkart losses widen by 42% to Rs 4,845.7 crore. Total loss of Flipkart  since inception now amounts to Rs. 12,600 crore. And we are talking about  the flag bearer of India's success story 's performance in 16th year since its inception

After 16 years of existence should we still call Flipkart a startup?

Sales Manager

Now imagine, we did not have Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Zepto, Dunzo (its pretty much there)
What would your next bet be?
Well 
1. You have some of your local grocery stores who would deliver for you, but it might take a bit of time 1-2 hrs etc. and you need to build a relation, and only some stores do that
2. Restaurants need to have delivery available who if anyone remembers, it was a pain to coordinate, sometimes they dont do beyond 3 kms. You will have to go on your own. Which will also cost you money. Restaurant deliveries usually have a delivery fee, plus the cost of food. There is still a lot of coordination involved to get what you want. Brochures, phone number etc. 
3. Having a full time person who will do all of these for you, Building tends to have someone who also delivers ( like a chotu or someone )

So lets take the cost of 3 for now if you needed full time
1. Monthly cost - ~ Rs. 10,000 - 15,000 if you needed full time
2. What are you spending on swiggy etc?
 1. No of times you are ordering: lets say twice a day
  1. 2 * 30 * 20 = Rs. 1200
  2. Lets say total amount you are paying is 10000 in amount
  3. Some folks might even argue that you restaurenters are charging 30% extra. ( lets say 30% on 10,000 ). 
  4. So lets factor in 3000 Rs more, so we have total sum, 4200 now.
  5. Time saved = 20 * 15 minutes = 5 hrs a month

So we saw three choices
You can do things on your own
5 hrs of your own time ( which does not cover your cost to move around, so if anyone does not have a vehicle, they have to either walk more, or pay for auto etc )
Spending on convenience Rs. 4200 
Spending if you had a chotu - Rs.10,000. This is debatable, you can argue, this person can also will end up cleaning and doing 3-4 other things.

Some will also say restaurants mark to and sell. My request to you is, even with all the markup how much extra are you paying. And then compare to your alternatives before them.
If someone has a better math or see any flaws in this. share input

For the folks who complain about charges by Swiggy/Zomato etc

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Hi, recently got an interview call from Flipkart. Is it a good option to join Flipkart leaving Cred. 

Flipkart profile is Sde2 where as I work as Sde1 Backend at Cred

Please help me in here 🙏

Flipkart vs Cred

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Folks at Flipkart, how do things look on the inside?

The valuation of the ecommerce firm declined to $35 Bn as of January 31, 2024, from $40 Bn in the financial year ended on January 31, 2022.

Flipkart Valuation Declines Over INR 41,000 Cr In Two Years

Things are not looking rosy at Flipkart. $5Bn loss in value in 2 years!

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- Flipkart aims to have around 100 dark stores operational by the launch of Flipkart Minutes, currently accessible to select users in certain pincodes.
- The move is part of Flipkart’s strategy to compete with Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart this festive season, focusing on fast delivery for non-grocery segments.
- Dark stores are being tested with employees at Flipkart’s Bengaluru headquarters, with plans to stabilize and scale up the service in specific areas.
- Flipkart’s quick commerce push is driven by revenue potential, with top platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit expected to surpass $1 Bn in revenue for FY24.
- This development follows Flipkart’s expansion into digital payments and fintech products, highlighting its strategy to adapt to the evolving digital commerce landscape. 

 Source: Economic Times

Flipkart Plans 100 Dark Stores Ahead of Big Billion Days Sale

What even is going to be the differentiator? 
  
 Zepto kills it at speed. Blinkit kills it at speed and depth of catalogue. 
  
 Hard to imagine where Flipkart can stand. Especially given Q Commerce can work in only Tier 1 and 2 where these brands have a heavy footing.  
  
 Flipkart does not even have a brand presence anymore in top 5 cities!

Growth Manager

Journalist

Today was quite an eventful day for me. I was expecting a delivery, and when the delivery person arrived, I was just a few minutes away from home. I told him “I’m literally entering the society give me 5-10 mins” reached back within the promised time, only to see him driving away. I tried to call him, but he had the audacity to say “ab nhi milega saman, ab toh kal hi milega chahe jo karna hai karlo” he was hardly 20m away from my house when he said this. I contacted customer support, who initially promised delivery within an hour, but after two hours of no delivery i called them again and they informed me that the delivery was marked as attempted and could only happen the next day. Feeling upset, I asked to speak with a senior about the delivery person's behavior, but even that CS guy defended delivery partner’s action. The guy was so rude, and I wished I had recorded the conversation. 
However, I decided to check if BlinkIt had the product, and luckily, BlinkIt did and got it delivered to me in just 12 minutes, at the same price🎉. 
As for my Flipkart order, I won't cancel it, but I'll make sure to reschedule every time they attempt delivery. It might not change much, but i guess it would be my way to take revenge 🙂.

RANT: Has Flipkart’s delivery experience gotten shitty?

What do you think of this idea, get an all apple kit for example for Rs. 5k per month with some security deposit/credit card hold. 

I was planning to start refurbished electronics, but then occurred we dont have subscription model in India like the US, thinking of pursuing this. Thoughts?

Refurbished electronics on subscription

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Every dtc founder is trying to enlist their products on the q-commerce platforms.

Quick commerce is changing the buying behaviour!

Found a good article around it 
https://the-ken.com/the-nutgraf/cant-flipkart-just-copy-blinkit/
With quick commerce creating new disruption, how will Flipkart take it forward, also found this interesting topic around innovator's  dilemma.

Share you thoughts if you work in Flipkart?

Why Flipkart isn't into e commerce yet?

Part time seller of posters here. Have burnt lot of money on Amazon ads - made few sales as well but ROAS is very low. Was thinking of using Shopify and using SEO to drive traffic. 
Tried Flipkart as well but found the policies and the support very poor. 
Its very sad to see Amazon and Flipkart monopolising almost all Ecommerce traffic in India.

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