Homegrown e-commerce platform Flipkart has announced the launch of its new ‘Gourmet’ category under Flipkart Minutes, the company’s quick commerce service. In the first phase, the category is available in select metro cities including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, with plans to expand to more cities in the coming months.
The Gourmet category offers more than 650 products from over 130 brands, sourced from across the world, including South Korea, Italy, France and the United States.
Some of the featured brands include Habanero, Samyang, WickedGud, Barilla, Nongshim, Lindt, Smoor, MadMix, Cremeitalia, Akshayakalpa, Organic Acre, IFB Fresh Catch and Gadre.
The store features 12 curated sub-categories, ranging from Korean ramen and Italian pastas to French syrups, artisanal Indian breads and more. The assortment has been designed to serve both value-conscious shoppers and those eager to explore premium international flavours while maintaining quality.
According to Flipkart “The expansion addresses India’s growing appetite for premium and international gourmet experiences by delivering carefully curated homegrown and global brands with Flipkart Minutes’ value, convenience, and speed.”
Sharing his views on the launch, Kabeer Biswas, vice president of Flipkart Minutes, said: “With the launch of Gourmet, we are not just expanding our assortment but also redefining what convenience means for India’s growing modern consumers. Today’s consumers are aspirational and upwardly mobile, seeking global flavours, healthier alternatives, and premium ingredients as part of their everyday lifestyle. This is a step forward in our journey to make high-quality, niche products more accessible to Indian consumers to meet their evolving culinary preferences.”
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