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Walmart CEO John Furner backs 10 minute grocery delivery as India quick commerce heats up

Technology
Published on 7 May 2026
Walmart CEO John Furner backs 10 minute grocery delivery as India quick commerce heats up

Flipkart ramps Minutes to take on Blinkit and Zepto

Walmart CEO John Furner sounded bullish about India’s quick commerce prospects during a Flipkart townhall, pointing to Flipkart’s aggressive push for its 10 minute grocery service ‘Minutes’. The expansion is designed to challenge incumbents like Blinkit and Zepto. Furner also reiterated Walmart’s plan to scale manufacturing and exports from India, positioning the country as a key global supply-chain hub.

  • Walmart CEO John Furner is strongly bullish on India’s quick commerce
  • Flipkart is expanding its 10-minute grocery service Minutes
  • The push targets competition from Blinkit and Zepto
  • Walmart highlights scaling India manufacturing and exports
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