KOCHI: E-commerce major Flipkart has announced the launch date for its 13th edition of ‘The Big Billion Days’ (TBBD) shopping festival, set to officially commence on October 9, 2026. Flipkart VIP, Plus, Black, and Flipkart Credit Card members will enjoy exclusive 24-hour early access starting October 8. This year’s flagship festive event will showcase over 15 crore products backed by a record participation of sellers and MSMEs nationwide. Scaling its ultra-fast delivery service, ‘Flipkart Minutes’ will offer over 77,000 products delivered in under 15 minutes across more than 150 cities. To support the festive surge, Flipkart’s supply chain network EKart has expanded with 900 new delivery hubs covering over 750 additional pin codes, while creating over 2.5 lakh seasonal employment opportunities across fulfillment and delivery operations.
In addition to infrastructure scaling, Flipkart is introducing cutting-edge AI-driven shopping assistants to personalize product discovery and customer service during the sale. Highlighting the scale of the flagship event, Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart Group, stated that The Big Billion Days has evolved beyond Flipkart into a true reflection of India’s economic resilience, consumer aspirational growth, and digital commerce democratization. The shopping extravaganza will feature deep discounts across electronics, fashion, home appliances, and daily essentials, along with instant bank discounts and flexible credit arrangements for shoppers across tier-1, tier-2, and regional Indian markets.
