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Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Small towns are fueling India’s e-commerce surge, with Amazon and Flipkart chasing new shoppers, faster delivery and rising aspirational demand.
TL;DR
- India's e-commerce market is the world's fastest-growing, with Amazon and Flipkart as dominant players.
- Shoppers from smaller cities and towns now account for over 60% of India's online shoppers, marking a shift in audience dynamics.
- Improvements in internet access, digital payments (UPI), and road infrastructure have enabled e-commerce expansion into smaller urban areas.
- Consumers in smaller cities exhibit similar aspirations to those in larger metros, now having access to a wider range of products through online retail.
- Quick commerce, defined by delivery times under 20 minutes, is a key strategy for both Amazon and Flipkart to tap into this growing demand.
- E-commerce in India is projected to become a $250 billion market by 2030, with a significant portion of future growth expected from smaller cities.