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TechCrunch · September 27, 2026 · On the brief until October 11, 2026

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

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THE AI ANGLE
Facilitating retail purchases directly within conversational interfaces

Google is testing a direct checkout button for Flipkart items inside Gemini and AI Mode in India. The feature allows users to purchase select electronics without leaving the AI interface. This shifts conversational tools from simple product discovery into active sales and fulfillment channels.

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Google gives Flipkart a direct buying option while showing rivals like Amazon without one, creating tension between platform neutrality and commercial partnerships.

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