In a notable leadership change, Kabeer Biswas, cofounder of the now-defunct hyperlocal delivery startup Dunzo, has stepped down from his role as Vice President of Flipkart’s quick commerce platform, Flipkart Minutes, within a year of joining the company. The move comes as Flipkart continues to strengthen its position in the rapidly growing quick commerce segment, competing against players like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart.
Kabeer Biswas Steps Down from Flipkart Minutes
Biswas, who co-founded Dunzo in 2015 and played a key role in shaping India’s hyperlocal delivery ecosystem, joined Flipkart earlier this year to lead the company’s new quick commerce initiative — Flipkart Minutes. His appointment was seen as a strategic move by Flipkart to leverage his expertise in building and scaling instant delivery operations.
However, less than a year into his tenure, Biswas has decided to step down from the role. Flipkart confirmed the development in an official statement, saying,
“Kabeer Biswas, Vice President, Flipkart Minutes, has decided to move on from the company to pursue other opportunities. He has contributed notably to the growth of Flipkart Minutes and the strengthening of customer experience.”
Leadership Transition at Flipkart Minutes
Following Biswas’ departure, Kunal Gupta, currently serving as Vice President at Flipkart, will take over the responsibilities of heading Flipkart Minutes. Gupta’s leadership is expected to ensure continuity and further execution of the company’s quick commerce ambitions.
Flipkart’s entry into the quick commerce segment — a sector promising 10 to 20-minute deliveries of groceries and daily essentials — marked a major diversification move for the ecommerce giant. The company has been ramping up operations in select cities, leveraging its logistics arm Ekart and its deep supply chain network to compete with established players.
Dunzo’s Downfall and Biswas’ Career Move
Kabeer Biswas’ exit comes against the backdrop of Dunzo’s financial troubles. Once considered a pioneer in India’s hyperlocal delivery space, Dunzo shut down operations earlier this year and is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings. Despite multiple funding rounds and backing from major investors such as Reliance Retail and Google, the startup struggled with mounting losses, delayed salaries, and high operational costs.
After Dunzo’s closure, Biswas transitioned to Flipkart, bringing with him years of experience in last-mile logistics and customer-centric delivery models. His stint at Flipkart was seen as an opportunity to apply those learnings in a structured corporate environment.
Flipkart’s Quick Commerce Ambitions
With India’s quick commerce sector witnessing explosive growth, Flipkart is betting big on Flipkart Minutes to capture a share of this booming market. The platform aims to combine Flipkart’s deep product assortment with rapid delivery capabilities, offering customers an enhanced shopping experience.
Under new leadership, Flipkart is expected to continue expanding Minutes’ operations, focusing on efficiency, customer experience, and scalability.
Looking Ahead
Kabeer Biswas’ exit marks another leadership shift in India’s competitive quick commerce landscape. While his next move remains undisclosed, industry watchers expect him to remain active in the startup ecosystem.
For Flipkart, the transition signals a renewed focus on execution as it intensifies its efforts to challenge market leaders and solidify Flipkart Minutes as a key player in India’s fast-evolving instant delivery segment.
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