Flipkart’s Quick Commerce Unit Sees Leadership Change as Kabeer Biswas Exits

Flipkart’s quick commerce arm, Flipkart Minutes, is witnessing a leadership transition as Kabeer Biswas, co-founder of Dunzo and Vice President at Flipkart, steps down less than a year after joining the e-commerce major. The development marks a significant change for the company’s rapid delivery operations, which have expanded steadily over the past year.

Leadership Transition at Flipkart Minutes

Kabeer Biswas, who took charge of Flipkart’s quick commerce initiative on January 9, 2025, has decided to move on to pursue other opportunities. The company has confirmed his departure and announced that Kunal Gupta, Vice President at Flipkart, will now head Flipkart Minutes. Gupta, a long-time Flipkart executive with over a decade of experience, will oversee operations and ensure a smooth transition.

A company spokesperson stated that Biswas contributed notably to the growth of Flipkart Minutes and the enhancement of customer experience during his tenure. The company is expected to make an official announcement regarding his departure soon.

Kabeer Biswas’ Tenure and Achievements

In less than a year, Biswas played a key role in shaping Flipkart Minutes into a strong player in India’s fast-growing quick commerce market. Under his leadership, the service expanded from near-zero orders per day to handling more than 3 lakh daily orders across several Indian cities, including Guwahati.

His strategy also helped Flipkart add over 50 million new visitors to its platform during the year. The expansion of Flipkart Minutes’ dark store network to around 800 locations was another major milestone, bringing it closer to competitors such as Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and BigBasket.

Hemant Badri, Senior Vice President at Flipkart and Biswas’ reporting manager, had earlier stated that the model envisioned for Flipkart Minutes was progressing as planned, expressing satisfaction with its performance.

Future Prospects for Kabeer Biswas

While Flipkart has not disclosed details about Biswas’ next move. He might consider joining or partnering with leading rapid delivery companies, though no formal decision has been made yet.

His departure comes at a time when the competition in India’s quick commerce industry is intensifying. Zepto’s recent $450 million funding round has triggered renewed interest and expansion across the sector, with players like Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, and Amazon Now gearing up to capture a larger share of the market.

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Flipkart’s Commitment to Quick Commerce

Flipkart Minutes remains a critical part of the company’s strategy to expand its presence in the fast-moving consumer goods and express delivery segment. With Kunal Gupta taking over, Flipkart aims to maintain continuity in operations while strengthening its network to meet growing consumer demand. As of now, the leadership shift marks a new phase for Flipkart’s quick commerce journey.

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