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Google Tests Direct Purchases from Flipkart via Gemini and AI Mode in India

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Updated 19h ago

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Google is testing a feature that allows users in India to purchase products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini and AI Mode. The test includes a 'Buy' button on select product listings, facilitating a seamless checkout experience within the AI interface. This initiative aims to enhance Google's AI services by integrating commerce capabilities.

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19h ago

The introduction of a 'Buy' button on select Flipkart product listings in Gemini and AI Mode marks a new capability for direct purchases through Google's AI services.

Claim Ledger

4 claims tracked across sources

Confirmed Fact

Google has started testing a way for shoppers in India to buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through Gemini and AI Mode.

Confirmed Fact

Google invested about $350 million in Flipkart in 2024 as part of a funding round.

Confirmed Fact

The early test is limited to some users and a small selection of products, including smartphones, electronics, and mobile accessories.

Official Claim

Google plans to roll out the experience more broadly later in October, ahead of India’s festive shopping season.

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Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India

TechCrunch·20h ago