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Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, has launched its first grocery fulfillment center (FC) in Agartala, Tripura, reinforcing its commitment to provide fast and reliable grocery deliveries in the Northeast. Flipkart’s first grocery FC in the state will support rising consumer demand for online groceries by enhancing serviceability and offering delivery slots as per the consumer’s choice across Agartala and nearby areas.
Built on deep consumer insights, the facility will offer a curated selection of over 4,000 products across staples such as aata, rice, and pulses in addition to snacks, beverages, personal care, and household essentials. The assortment will include several locally popular brands to cater to the diverse preferences of consumers across Tripura.
By investing in Tripura’s e-commerce infrastructure, Flipkart aims to bridge the digital divide, serve value-conscious customers beyond metros, and support inclusive regional development. Spread over 35,000 square feet, the new facility has a dispatch capacity of over 5,000 orders per day across Tripura as well as Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Nagaland. The FC will provide more than 200 direct and indirect job opportunities while unlocking market access for small businesses, MSMEs, and local farmers. This launch is part of Flipkart’s broader strategy to enhance serviceability in the Northeast while empowering local ecosystems through economic participation.
Prof (Dr) Manik Saha, Chief Minister, Tripura, said, “I am pleased to extend my heartfelt congratulations on the establishment of Flipkart’s new grocery fulfillment center in Agartala, Tripura. This development marks an important step in enhancing the state’s digital infrastructure and strengthening our supply chain capabilities. I am confident that this initiative will contribute meaningfully to local employment generation and skill development, empowering our youths and communities. Tripura is committed to fostering a progressive and digitally connected ecosystem, and we welcome investments that align with this goal. Best wishes to the initiators of Flipkart for continued growth and success in Tripura.”
Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group, said, “As a customer-first organisation, Flipkart leverages its homegrown technology to keenly identify high-demand hotspots and address consumer needs for quality grocery products. The launch of our first grocery fulfillment center in Tripura marks a significant advancement in our efforts to enhance delivery services and meet the growing consumer demand for online groceries in the Northeast region. As we continue to expand our footprint across the country, the new FC aligns with our commitment to strengthening partnerships with local farmers, MSMEs, and other regional businesses. We remain committed to furthering our vision of empowering these communities economically and fostering sustainable growth while creating new livelihood opportunities.”