the ecommerce platform Flipkart has opened its fourth grocery fulfilment facility in Malda, West Bengal, according to the company’s press release.
According to the statement, the hub would create over 700 direct and indirect local employment while also offering countrywide market access to thousands of local retailers, MSMEs, and small-scale farmers.
The fulfilment hub, which spans 1.13 lakh square feet, is believed to process more than 7,000 orders every day.
“Our commitment to next-day delivery ensures that local consumers have access to fresh groceries delivered to their doorsteps, bringing the benefits and convenience of e-commerce into their lives,” said Rajneeesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer at Flipkart Group.
“With the launch of the fourth grocery fulfillment center in the state, we will be able to offer unparalleled customer service combined with superior value delivered at the customer’s convenience while giving a push to the upliftment of livelihoods of numerous regional businesses and sellers,” commented Hari Kumar G, vice president, head of grocery, Flipkart.
