Amazon India Set to Enter Quick Commerce Market in 2025

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/technology/non-grocery-items-deliver-bright-growth-to-dark-stores/articleshow/109226337.cms

- Amazon's decision to not enter India's quick-commerce market is proving costly as firms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart thrive. - Quick-commerce in India is growing at over 125%, while traditional e-commerce growth lags at 11-12%. - Amazon's rival, Flipkart, has launched its own quick-commerce service, Flipkart Minutes, to capture urban market share. - Analysts suggest Amazon's focus has shifted to its cloud business, with $12.7 billion earmarked for AWS operations in India. - Regulatory challenges and strategic missteps have hindered Amazon's growth, allowing competitors to outpace the e-commerce giant. Source: [Techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/08/amazon-is-fumbling-in-india/)

While I'm proud of these two revolutionising the quick commerce space, I somehow have a bad feeling about this Profits aren't coming, money is flowing Don't know what the VCs are seeking? Why bake a a pie that you can't eat later?

All the naysayers who said this is ridiculous will slowly be proved wrong

- BigBasket plans to pivot entirely to quick commerce, offering only 10-30 minute deliveries - Move aims to capitalize on growing 10-15 minute grocery delivery market - BB Now already contributes over 50% of BigBasket's total revenue - Company targeting $1.5 billion in sales this fiscal year, with quick commerce expected to make up 60% - Shift comes as BigBasket eyes IPO in 2025 and aims for profitability Source: [Entrackr](https://entrackr.com/2024/08/bigbasket-to-completely-pivot-quick-commerce/)

- Flipkart Minutes, a rapid delivery service, is now available in Gurugram and parts of NCR, following its launch in Bengaluru. - The service offers delivery times ranging from 8 to 16 minutes for groceries, electronics, and more. - Users in areas like Unitech Cyber Park and Golf Course Road have already received notifications about the service. - Flipkart has not yet issued an official statement about the public launch. - The quick commerce sector is heating up with competitors like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto making significant strides. Source: [Entrackr](https://entrackr.com/2024/09/after-bengaluru-flipkart-minutes-goes-live-in-gurugram/)

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

- 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