Flipkart launches ‘Shopsy’ digital platform to boost local entrepreneurship


Flipkart today has launched its new digital platform called ‘Shopsy’ that focuses on boosting local entrepreneurship. The platform will offer 15 crore products across Fashion, Beauty, Mobile, Home, and more.

Shopsy by Flipkart will enable users to start their online businesses without
any investment. Users can register on the Shopsy app, browse the catalog of various products and share them with potential customers through social media. They can place orders on behalf of customers and earn a commission on every order. However, the percentage of commission will vary depending on the product category.

Flipkart aims to enable over 25 million online entrepreneurs by 2023. You can get the app on Google Play Store.

Commenting on this, Prakash Sikaria, Senior Vice President – Growth and Monetization, Flipkart, said,

Over the last many years, Flipkart has been committed to contributing towards creating direct and indirect employment opportunities across the country. Shopsy is launched to further that vision and provide additional earning opportunities for millions of enterprising Indians. Now, anyone from anywhere can start their online business with zero investment. In addition, we are opening up Flipkart’s years of e-commerce expertise for Indian entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs now will utilize Flipkart’s catalog, established delivery networks, and infrastructure to bring reliability and speed. These benefits will help them enhance the end consumers’ experience, which in turn help them grow their business.