E-commerce major Flipkart is gearing up to enter India’s highly competitive online food delivery market, with a pilot project planned in Bengaluru between May and June 2026. The Walmart-owned company is currently evaluating whether to build a dedicated food delivery platform of its own or operate through the government-backed Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC).
The move could position Flipkart as a direct challenger to established players Zomato and Swiggy, which currently dominate India’s food-tech ecosystem. Industry estimates value the sector at nearly $9 billion, with strong growth expected over the next several years driven by rising urban demand and digital adoption.
Flipkart’s potential entry signals intensifying competition in the space. With its vast customer base, logistics expertise, and strong seller ecosystem, the company could leverage existing infrastructure to scale quickly if the pilot proves successful. A nationwide rollout may follow depending on the performance of the Bengaluru test launch.
