Flipkart Names Kunal Gupta SVP as Quick Commerce Takes Centre Stage

Flipkart Elevates Kunal Gupta to Senior Vice President Amid Quick Commerce Push

Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce firm, has promoted Kunal Gupta, vice president and head of Minutes and Grocery, to senior vice president (SVP) in a move that highlights the company's growing focus on quick commerce. The internal email, reviewed by Moneycontrol, reveals that Gupta will continue to oversee the Minutes unit, which is set to play a key role in driving future growth for the company.

Gupta brings a proven track record of driving business turnarounds and establishing sustainable, high-growth operations across Fashion, Mobiles, and Large Appliances. With over 12 years of experience at Flipkart, he has led the company's Fashion vertical and held roles across multiple business units. His promotion to SVP comes at a time when the competitive intensity in the quick commerce space is increasing, with rivals like Amazon Now, Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart, BigBasket, and others vying for market share.

The Minutes unit, which currently operates as a tab within Flipkart's main app, is set to be launched as a standalone app in the coming months. This move marks a shift towards a more focused, high-frequency experience for grocery and essentials delivery. Additionally, the unit is expected to double its dark store count to 1,600 in the coming months, underscoring Flipkart's commitment to expanding its quick commerce capabilities.

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Note: The dark store count for each company is not publicly disclosed, and the projected count for Flipkart is based on the information provided in the article.