Users can register on the Shopsy app using their phone numbers. Budding entrepreneurs can set up their business without investment, inventory or logistics management. These users can share catalogues with potential customers via popular social media and messaging apps, place orders on their behalf and earn commissions on the transactions, Flipkart said in a press release. The commission percentage will vary depending on the category of products being ordered.

The platform aims at providing new to digital commerce consumers access to products by simplifying the process through interactions with a trusted person.

“Over the last many years, Flipkart has been committed to contributing towards creating direct and indirect employment opportunities across the country. Shopsy is launched to further that vision and provide additional earning opportunities for millions of enterprising Indians. Now, anyone from anywhere can start their online business with zero investment,” said Prakash Sikaria, senior vice president - growth and monetisation, Flipkart.

“In addition, we are opening up Flipkart's years of e-commerce expertise for Indian entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs now will utilise Flipkart's catalogue, established delivery networks, and infrastructure to bring reliability and speed. These benefits will help them enhance the end consumers' experience, which in turn help them grow their business,” he added.

Shopsy’s objective is to power e-commerce for communities and third-party channels where these users spend time and trust.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)