Bengaluru - September 14, 2023: Ahead of the 10th edition of The Big Billion Days (TBBD), Flipkart has achieved a significant milestone of over 1.4 Million sellers on its platform. This marks a growth of over 27% of sellers on the platform since last year. The milestone signifies the growing ecosystem of sellers and MSMEs in the country.

This achievement is a testament to the faith that Indian MSMEs, small businesses, and enterprises have in Flipkart, including Shopsy, as trusted partners to leverage e-commerce, digitize their business, expand market reach, and improve revenue.

New sellers have joined the platforms from across the length and breadth of India, including metro cities and Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities such as Jammu, Kanyakumari, Kollam, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Thrissur and Vellore. Most new sellers onboarded contribute to products under lifestyle, BGM (Beauty and General Merchandise), and home categories.

Flipkart has introduced industry-first tech interventions to empower sellers to leverage the latest consumer-facing technology:

AI Powered Cataloging: This is an industry-first AI-led automated solution that converts any product image to Flipkart-standard quality on the go, making it easier for sellers.

Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Using ML and AI-powered software, sellers no longer need to invest in expensive model-shooting for their product listings.

These technology interventions not only benefit the sellers by boosting their sales and growth but also ensure that customers receive a seamless and satisfying shopping experience.

Flipkart will kick start the festive season with its Sale Price Live (SPL) event. This SPL is designed to encourage sellers to offer their products at attractive prices, equivalent to what they would provide during TBBD, maximizing their benefits and growth.

Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Officer, Flipkart Group, said, "At Flipkart, we are focused on building and enabling opportunities via e-commerce for Indian businesses, especially MSMEs. We have taken several steps through our Flipkart Samarth program to help make e-commerce more inclusive for a wide range of sellers, including artisans, craftsmen, women and people with disabilities. We are immensely proud to be able to play a part in contributing towards this journey."

Rakesh Krishnan, Vice President and Head - Marketplace, Flipkart, said, "Flipkart is committed to building a cutting-edge e-commerce ecosystem for Indian MSMEs. As we gear up for the festive season, we remain steadfast in our mission to propel seller success through innovative tools and initiatives."

Salman Sheikh, a Flipkart seller (Good Price Store), said, "Looking back, I would say my growth has evolved on Flipkart's platform... from navigating the initial stages easily through the 10-minute onboarding process to witnessing increased operational efficiency and customer insights. I'm confident that my evolved approach, backed by Flipkart's unwavering support, will take my business to new heights."

Flipkart Seller Hub concluded an extensive series of seller conclaves across major cities: Delhi, Surat, Jaipur, Agra, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Kolkata. These conclaves garnered an overwhelming response, with more than 4,500+ enthusiastic entrepreneurs actively participating.

About the Flipkart Group

The Flipkart Group is one of India's leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+, and Cleartrip. It has a registered customer base of more than 450 million. Today, there are over 14 lakh sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. Flipkart is known for pioneering services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI and easy returns.

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