Flipkart plans to double its dark store network from roughly 800 to over 1,500 by the end of 2026.
The massive expansion focuses heavily on penetrating Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities where demand is growing rapidly.
The strategy marks a defensive pivot to protect market share from rapid commerce leaders like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart.
A single dark store requires up to ₹60 lakh in capex, demanding a high daily order volume to achieve operational break-even.
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