Flipkart

Website:
http://www.flipkart.com
Markets:
India
Registered users:
100 million
Commission:
5 - 25%
Membership fee:
None

About this marketplace

Flipkart is India's largest online marketplace, with over 65% market share in major categories such as electronics, kids and baby, homeware, and sports and fitness. UK brands must partner with an Indian aggregator, who acts at the registered seller and manages operations in India. 

Product positioning
EconomyAvailable
Mid-RangeAvailable
PremiumAvailable
LuxuryAvailable
Ways to sell
SellerAvailable
WholesaleNot available

Who else sells here?

Adidas, Disney, Ralph Lauren

E-commerce adviser tip

UK brands require an Indian-based aggregator to sell on Flipkart. The aggregator is the Registered Seller on the marketplace, and handles product listings, customer support, shipping, returns, and all other aspects of selling on this channel on your behalf. DIT can advise on aggregators and make introductions.

The best-performing categories on the platform include: tech accessories, beauty products, cosmetics, kids and baby, and toys. Books, heavy furniture and large appliances are not accepted.

UK businesses wishing to apply must be the brand owner or authorised to sell the brand.

About the customers

Flipkart caters to India's biggest cities (tier 1, 2 and 3 cities). The majority of online shoppers are under 35.

Customer support
EmailAvailable
Help CentreAvailable
Social MediaNot available
TelephoneAvailable
TutorialsNot available
WebchatNot available

Open times

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

About fulfilment and delivery

Logistics support
Fulfilled by marketplaceAvailable
Fulfilled by sellerNot available

Parcel tracking required by the marketplace

Yes

How you can join

Organise translation
To negotiate with the marketplaceNot available
To apply to joinNot available
For product contentNot available
For seller supportNot available
Upload product details via
APIAvailable
Content Management SystemAvailable
Spreadsheet/CSVAvailable
Set up
A local bank accountAvailable
A local companyNot available
A local address to handle returnsAvailable
Agree to
Product exclusivity terms Not available

How you'll get paid

Payments terms
30 days
Currency
GBP

How they'll help you

Marketing and merchandising

Flipkart will support merchandising for brands who meet product selection and expected pricing benchmarks. Flipkart has various channels to promote brands directly on the platform and through affiliates. It also offers special merchandising packages on a paid basis.

Seller support
EmailAvailable
Help CentreNot available
Social MediaNot available
TelephoneNot available
TutorialsNot available
WebchatAvailable

Open times

24 hours a day, 7 days a week