August 2018 - Flipkart Stories

August 29, 2018

Seller success stories: The triumph of everyday Indians

Helping Indians script their success stories is just one of the many facets that define Flipkart, elevating it to an online marketplace that’s keeping pace with Digital India’s growing needs and entrepreneurial passions. With its many initiatives over the years, it has channeled its resources to create opportunities for sellers with an enterprising streak, nudging them a step closer to success. Built on the pillars of effortless order fulfillment, a swift payment mechanism and a strong logistics backbone, Flipkart has engineered an ecosystem that’s nurtured thousands of seller success stories. Here are three that epitomize this spirit.

FlipTales

August 23, 2018

Vishnu Sreekumar

Age is just a number, not an excuse: Milind Soman wants you to #ChooseYourAge

From playing Captain Vyom in the 1998 television series to the Florida Ultraman challenge in 2017, Milind Soman has been capturing the imagination of the country for over two decades. After shooting to fame as an actor-turned-model, Milind Soman has now made fitness the focus of his life, competing in high-endurance marathons across the world, and defying his age time and again. On August 17, 2018, the 53-year-old fitness icon offered Flipsters a drink from the fountain of youth.

News

August 22, 2018

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Flipkart launches 2GUD, a new e-commerce value platform for refurbished goods

* 2GUD is Flipkart’s first foray into the refurbished goods market, which is expected to be a $20 billion market in 5-6 years * 2GUD, an independent marketplace, will feature refurbished smartphones, laptops and accessories initially; extending to several other categories including appliances * All products featured on 2GUD will be thoroughly tested and certified with warranty, to solve for the problem of trust in the refurbished goods market

News

August 18, 2018

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Walmart and Flipkart Announce Completion of Walmart Investment in Flipkart, India’s Leading Marketplace eCommerce Platform

* Underscores long-term commitment to India, where companies serve customers, support job creation, small businesses, farmers and women entrepreneurs * Partnership to leverage combined synergies, including market insights, retail expertise and local and global supply-chain knowledge

Flipkart Cares

August 18, 2018

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Flipkart Cares – Donate to support Kerala Flood Relief

Your contribution can go a long way in rebuilding the lives of flood-affected people in Kerala. Flipkart has enabled you to make your donation through our partner NGO, Goonj.

Books

August 17, 2018

Vishnu Sreekumar

From #TLDR to #TIL – A guide to reading Naipaul in 2018

Celebrated novelist and Nobel prize winner V S Naipaul’s books changed the course of English literature in the 20th century. But Naipaul, a man of many contradictions, was also a controversial writer who divided critics and readers alike. Here, we take a look at some of his best works and the man behind them.

Appliances

August 16, 2018

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Customer Speak: Why Flipkart’s Perfect Buy experience is better than shopping at a mall!

Does shopping for home appliances seem tedious? We understand you completely! There are so many bases to cover — you want the best price and the best specs, coupled with the features you’d use the most. You also want to ensure that your fridge, TV or washing machine matches your tastes and fits in your space. That’s quite a laundry list, isn’t it? If you find yourself running from one mall to another, measuring tape in hand, it’s time to give yourself a break. Read how these customers shopped smart and stress-free using Perfect Buy — the Flipkart shopping experience that makes it so convenient to shop for home appliances online that you’ll never even think of walking into a mall again!

Shopping Guides

August 14, 2018

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Spoil your sibling silly: This Rakshabandhan, shop for more on Flipkart’s Rakhi Store

Whether you’re partners in crime, always pulling each other’s legs or infamous for squabbling over the little things, come Rakshabandhan, all is forgiven! It’s tradition to let your brother or sister know that you care and you’ll always be there for them, and what better way to say it than with a gift? Whether you’re a thoughtful gift-giver or a last-minute shopper, Flipkart’s Rakhi Store has you covered. Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store.

Books

August 13, 2018

Vivek Tejuja

Priyanka Chopra’s journey is remarkable: author Aseem Chhabra on the global superstar

Fearless, fact-checked and devoid of “masala”, Aseem Chhabra, a Bollywood buff and film writer based in the United States, subverts the age-old Bollywood gossip story with a continental touch. Known for “Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star”, his biography of one of the pioneering patriarchs of Indian cinema, he has now turned his observant eye on one of Bollywood’s brightest stars: Priyanka Chopra.

Affordable Shopping

August 9, 2018

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Loyal Flipkart Customer? Reward yourself with the benefits of Flipkart Plus!

There’s no better feeling than getting more than your money’s worth. So make sure you’ve saved room for a lot extra. On Independence Day, reward yourself with a slew of benefits as Flipkart launches Flipkart Plus, a one-of-a-kind no-fee customer benefits program with a wide range of benefits and rewards. And absolutely no strings attached.