From Onions To iPhones, Flipkart’s Quick-Commerce Report Shows What India Orders In Minutes

1. Flipkart’s Big Report

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2. What India Buys Most

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3. Funny And Extreme Orders

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4. Speed Like Never Before

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5. Skipping Long Queues

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6. Cities And Their Habits

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7. Shopping by Time And Season

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8. Personal Touch In Shopping

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