Walmart's India e-commerce unit Flipkart suspends services due to lockdown
NEW DELHI - Walmart Inc’s Flipkart has suspended services, a notice on the Indian e-commerce firm’s website said on Wednesday, as India began a 21-day lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the lockdown from Tuesday midnight, but a federal government advisory suggested exempting e-commerce deliveries of essentials such as food and medical equipment in addition to grocery stores and banks.“Our promise is that we will be back to serve you, as soon as possible,” the notice said.
Modi’s announcement led to long queues at grocery stores in cities such as New Delhi and Mumbai as customers began panic buying before the ban came into effect.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
These online delivery services will bring groceries and meals to your door during the coronavirus pandemicFrom Amazon to Blue Apron to Postmates, plenty of services are delivering food to your doorstep—no contact required.
Read more »
Grocery delivery sales up 60%, FreshDirect CEO says, calling his employees ‘first responders’Fresh Direct, founded in 1999 to deliver groceries and fresh food to New Yorkers, has suddenly become an essential service amid the social lockdown resulting...
Read more »
Digital Payments Soar Amid Coronavirus RestrictionsDigital-payment services are facing a surge in demand as efforts to stem the novel coronavirus pandemic result in housebound shoppers stocking up on groceries, prescription drugs, audiobooks and movies online.
Read more »
Exclusive: CME pushed to change gold delivery rules amid coronavirus lockdown - sourcesThe London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and several major banks that trade ...
Read more »
Here Are the Restaurant Chains and Retailers That Are Hiring amid Coronavirus CrisisSome companies are hiring up to 300,000 workers as demands for food and delivery services surge
Read more »