Flipkart’s social commerce platform Shopsy has marked one year since its launch in India. Introduced in July 2021, Shopsy made it easy for local entrepreneurs to come on board and redefine the spirit of entrepreneurship pan-India. Shopsy has over 2.5 lakh seller-base with 150 million products ranging across fashion, beauty, mobiles, home and much more. It ensures higher levels of reliability and reach in every small city and town.
Boosted by strong growth in 2022, Shopsy has been growing at a steady pace and over the last six months, it has recorded a 2.7X increase in the units sold and a 4X spike in the monthly new customer base. Nearly 70% of Shopsy’s customers today come from tier 2 and beyond cities.Prakash Sikaria, Senior Vice President, Growth and Monetization, Flipkart, said, “As we progress in our journey, we remain committed to enabling digital commerce for every individual in India thus, making shopping easily accessible and convenient for all.”
Shopsy has been a strong force for millions of sellers registered with manufacturers, artisans and weavers from across the country in addition to many enterprising women, encouraging them to join the platform and begin their entrepreneurial journey seamlessly.