Swiggy Instamart vs Flipkart Minutes in Kolkata
Kolkata is one of the few big cities where Flipkart Minutes clearly beats Instamart: 55 dark stores to 37. Of 119 cities with both apps, Kolkata ranks 118th for Instamart's lead, close to the very bottom. Flipkart Minutes also has stores in 52 areas to Instamart's 31 and the lower free-delivery minimum, so it starts as the stronger pick.
- Instamart 37 40%
- Flipkart Minutes 55 60%
Instamart vs Flipkart Minutes by area in Kolkata
Instamart has a store in 31 Kolkata areas and Flipkart Minutes in 52. In 18 areas, such as Narendrapur, Ariadaha and Benepukur, only Instamart has a store. Only Flipkart Minutes has a store in 39 areas, such as North Dum Dum, Agarpara and Alipore. Areas with the most Instamart and Flipkart Minutes stores:
| Area | Instamart | Flipkart Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Garia | 3 | 1 |
| Behala | 2 | 1 |
| Dum Dum | 2 | 1 |
| Joka | 1 | 2 |
| Sarsuna | 1 | 2 |
| Bagmari | 1 | 1 |
| Ballygunge | 1 | 1 |
| Baranagar | 1 | 1 |
| Beleghata | 1 | 1 |
| Narendrapur | 2 | 0 |
Instamart and Flipkart Minutes by PIN code in Kolkata
Instamart has stores in 34 Kolkata PIN codes and Flipkart Minutes in 44. 15 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 700103 (Narendrapur), 700028 (Dum Dum), 700054 (Bagmari), 700061 (Sarsuna), 700104 (Joka), 700014 (Entally) and 9 more
- Only Instamart: 700099 (Garia), 700007 (Machuabazar), 700010 (Beleghata), 700020 (Bhowanipore), 700023 (Khidirpur), 700026 (Kalighat) and 13 more
- Only Flipkart Minutes: 700004 (Shyam Bazar), 700008 (Purba Barisha), 700015 (Tangra), 700024 (Garden Reach), 700027 (Alipore), 700034 (Behala) and 23 more
Instamart vs Flipkart Minutes in Kolkata: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Instamart | Flipkart Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Kolkata | 37 | 55 |
| Share of Kolkata’s 248 dark stores | 14.9% | 22.2% |
| Free delivery above | ₹299 | ₹99 |
| Membership | Swiggy One | None |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Instamart vs Flipkart Minutes across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Swiggy Instamart stores in Kolkata and Flipkart Minutes stores in Kolkata.
How the Kolkata gap compares with West Bengal and India
In Kolkata, Instamart has 40% of the two apps’ stores, against 52% across India, so Flipkart Minutes leads Instamart in Kolkata, unlike across India.
In West Bengal, Instamart’s biggest lead over Flipkart Minutes in store numbers is in Bidhan Nagar (+2).
| City | Instamart | Flipkart Minutes | Instamart lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 37 | 55 | −18 |
| New Town | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Howrah | 1 | 9 | −8 |
| Bidhan Nagar | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Barasat | 2 | 3 | −1 |
| Panihati | 1 | 1 | Tied |
| Garulia | 1 | 1 | Tied |
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Instamart vs Flipkart Minutes in cities the size of Kolkata
| City | Instamart | Flipkart Minutes | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Tamil Nadu | 89 | 69 | Instamart |
| Mumbai Maharashtra | 65 | 41 | Instamart |
| Pune Maharashtra | 52 | 46 | Instamart |
| Gurugram Haryana | 34 | 35 | Flipkart Minutes |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 18 | 33 | Flipkart Minutes |
Instamart's strongholds in Kolkata
Instamart still wins in some neighbourhoods. It has several stores in Garia, more than Flipkart Minutes in Behala and Dum Dum, and more than one store in Narendrapur, where Flipkart Minutes has none.
Questions about Instamart and Flipkart Minutes in Kolkata
Is Flipkart Minutes ahead of Instamart across West Bengal?
Mostly. Flipkart Minutes is far ahead in Howrah and slightly ahead in Siliguri and Barasat. Instamart leads in New Town and Bidhan Nagar, with its biggest West Bengal lead in Bidhan Nagar. For members, Instamart's Swiggy One plan can change the cost sums.