Flipkart announced the launch of a new ‘Gourmet’ category under Flipkart Minutes, its quick commerce offering. 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.
The launch will offer Minutes consumers over 130 brands and more than 650 products sourced from various international destinations, including South Korea, Italy, France, and the US. The Gourmet store will offer an extensive selection across 12 thoughtfully curated sub-categories, ranging from Korean ramen and Italian pastas to French syrups, artisanal Indian breads, and more. The curated assortment caters to both value-conscious and gourmet-curious consumers who are looking to experiment with global flavours, without compromising on quality.
Kabeer Biswas, Vice President, 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.
Whether it’s crafting an authentic Asian meal, baking at home, or simply discovering new tastes, our curated selection ensures they get quality products from their favourite brands, delivered in minutes at their doorstep. 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.”
A quick glance at the Gourmet selection available on Minutes:
Leading gourmet brands like Habanero, Samyang, WickedGud, Barilla, and Abbie’s among several others
Korean instant hits from Samyang and Nongshim for bold, global flavours
Italian pastas and sauces from Barilla and Bambino, plus Argentine staples from Borges and Bertolli
Noodle flavours like Carbonara to Kimchi and pasta varieties from Farfalle to Spaghetti
Premium beverages like Monin syrups, Ceylon teas, and Raw Pressery juices
Chocolate and snack offerings from Lindt, Smoor, and MadMix
Exotic produce, including rambutan, kale, and asparagus, and an organic range of ghee, pulses, millets, and daily-use staples
Confectionery items such as Focaccia, Ricotta, Edamame snacks, and plant-based milks
Trusted dairy brands like Cremeitalia, Akshayakalpa, Organic Acre, IFB Fresh Catch, and Gadre
By combining speed, curation, and global access, Flipkart Minutes continues to deliver on its mission of democratizing premium consumption and unlocking new food experiences for Indian households. The Gourmet store is currently live in select metros such as Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, with more cities to follow in the coming phases.