Reliance JioMart Rolls Out Its Platform Over Whatsapp: Now You Can Order Grocery Online

Just after three days of Facebook's announcement of investment in Reliance Industries' digital assets, it began with the testing of its online shopping portal. Reliance Retail's e-commerce platform Reliance JioMart made its Whatsapp number live gaining access to 400 million users on the platform amid the country's lockdown situation.

Reliance JioMart Rolls Out Its Platform: You Can Order Grocery Online

The initiation of the platform gives the conglomerate a kick-start to its ambition of taking on the rival firms' including Walmart's Flipkart as well as Amazon. As per the Big 4 firm KPMG, India's e-commerce market is slated to grow to $200 billion by 2027. "The roll out is happening during the toughest of times considering the supply chain constraints," said Vikraman P.N., founder of Finnoviti Consulting Pvt. "But Reliance will spread the pilot run in various states following its deal with Facebook. And WhatsApp will play a critical role in JioMart's expansion."

Here's how you can order grocery online

Customers need to add Whatsapp number 8850008000 over their phone and the retail unit will provide with the link for ordering grocery and send a message saying Welcome to JioMart - WhatsApp Order booking Service. And on successful placement of the order, the order will be shared with the grocery store on Whatsapp.The customer is notified with the order according to JioMartLite's website.

It is to be noted that currently the service is available only in select localities of Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan. Orders placed by 5 pm every day are likely to be available for pick up at your nearest JioMart Kirana within 48 hours."

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