
Flipkart shared key milestones from its 2025 festive season, highlighting record supply chain scale, faster deliveries, expanded Tier 2 and 3 reach, and the creation of over 4 lakh seasonal jobs across India.
Bengaluru – December 18, 2025: Flipkart, India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace, today announced key milestones from its 2025 festive season – highlighting scale, speed, and social impact. The Big Billion Days were powered by its robust logistics network, which fulfilled record volumes, enabled near-instant deliveries, and significantly expanded its regional footprint. With over 4 lakh seasonal job opportunities created, a 44% growth in same-day/next-day deliveries, and heightened demand from Tier 2 / 3 cities, Flipkart’s supply chain put both technology and people at the centre of India’s festive momentum.
Powering Festive India, Minute by Minute
On peak days, Flipkart moved over 5,000 shipments per minute, enabled by a tech-led, demand-sensitive supply chain infrastructure. The company saw a 44% increase in same-day and next-day deliveries compared to last year, reflecting growing customer expectations and enhanced last-mile capabilities. With over 7.3 million shipments fulfilled in a single day – averaging more than 3 lakh an hour – Flipkart’s network demonstrated precision at scale. In one standout example, an appliance was delivered in just 15 minutes at midnight, and a TV installation was completed within 36 minutes of delivery, setting new benchmarks for customer delight.
Technology at Scale, Festivities at Doorstep
Flipkart’s festive operations were powered by an intelligent supply chain built to move billions of units with speed and consistency. AI-powered forecasting, ML-driven planning and real-time capacity orchestration kept the network agile during surges, while automated inventory placement and AI-led IWIT (Inter-Warehouse Inventory Transfer) boosted in-stock availability. Inside fulfilment centres, AGVs, robotic arms, cross-belt sorters, and sensor-led tracking reduced turnaround times significantly, supported by AI powered X-ray fraud detection and advanced geocoding that improved accuracy across India’s complex addressing landscape. AI-driven packaging tools further optimise materials and reduce waste. With a diverse, well-trained workforce and a tech-enabled network reaching 21,000+ pincodes, these capabilities enabled Flipkart to manage millions of peak-hour orders seamlessly, delivering a dependable, positive experience to households across Bharat.
Bharat at the Centre
The festive momentum this year was led strongly by Tier 2 and 3 cities, which accounted for over 60% of all BBD orders. Cities like Jhajjar and Bahraich recorded exponential order growth, as Flipkart deepened its regional infrastructure to meet this rising demand. Categories such as small furniture and household supplies saw the highest uptick in non-metro markets (90%), driven by growing aspirations and increasing digital confidence among customers. Behind this orchestration was a workforce scaled across 28 states, with over 4 lakh seasonal job opportunities created to meet the surge. Notably, 15% of these roles were filled by first-time entrants to the workforce.
Inclusion, Upskilling and Impact
Flipkart also placed strong emphasis on building a future-ready, inclusive workforce:
Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President and Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience & Re-Commerce, Flipkart Group, said, “The festive season is a true test of resilience, scale and precision – and our supply chain showcased what’s possible when people, process, and technology come together at scale. From delivering large appliances in minutes to enabling deliveries in remote corners of the country, our network was built to meet the moment. What sets this season apart is not just the speed or volume, but the impact – over 4 lakh new jobs, deeper regional access, and inclusive hiring that reflects the real India. With technology as an enabler and people at the core, we are proud to have delivered not just packages, but trust and celebration to millions of households across Bharat.”
Flipkart’s multifaceted initiatives reflect an evolving festive playbook that combines operational excellence, regional inclusion, and social impact while delivering an enhanced customer experience.
About the Flipkart Group
The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip, and super.money.
Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India's digital commerce revolution. With a registered user base of more than 500 million, Flipkart's marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Today, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created thousands of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs. Flipkart has pioneered services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, Easy Returns, and UPI. These customer-centric innovations focus on enhancing digital payment offerings for all customers while making online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.
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