Bengaluru, 28 July 2026: Ekart, the Flipkart Group’s supply chain arm, today announced the opening up of its pan-India logistics network to businesses across India, giving MSMEs, D2C brands, FMCG companies and enterprises access to the same logisticsinfrastructure that powers the Flipkart Group. This expansion is being enabled through a new franchise model and scaled dedicated warehousing capabilities, allowing businesses of all sizes to leverage Ekart’s technology, nationwide reach and fulfilment networkto serve customers across the country.
Over the past few years, Ekart has built a growing portfolio of external customers across retail, MSMEs, D2C brands and B2B businesses, demonstrating strong demand for enterprise-grade logistics beyond the Flipkart Group. Building on that momentum, Ekart isnow expanding access through two new capabilities, a franchise model that enables businesses to connect to its nationwide delivery network, and dedicated warehousing infrastructure that provides end-to-end fulfilment support.
Franchise Model: National Logistics Access for MSMEs and Small Businesses
Ekart's franchise model allows MSMEs and small businesses to route shipments through Ekart's national network without building their own logistics infrastructure. The network has launched with 300+ outlets across Surat, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru and willexpand to more than 1,000 outlets by end of 2026. Through the franchise network, businesses gain access to Ekart's technology stack, including real-time shipment tracking and AI-powered address resolution, alongside Ekart's established delivery reliabilityacross India.
Dedicated Warehousing: End-to-End Fulfilment for Brands
Brands can now leverage over 1 million square feet of Ekart’s dedicated warehousing infrastructure for end-to-end fulfilment, with additional capacity being added across Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. These facilities are designed to reduce deliveryturnaround times by positioning inventory closer to end customers, while AI-powered demand forecasting helps brands optimise inventory placement and plan stock distribution more efficiently across regions.
