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

AnnouncementProductSep 27, 2026

Google is testing a "Buy" button that lets some users in India purchase Flipkart products directly through Gemini and AI Mode, according to TechCrunch. The limited test covers select items such as smartphones and electronics, with a broader rollout planned for October ahead of India's festive shopping season. Google, which invested about $350 million in Walmart-owned Flipkart in 2024, declined to share further details. The move follows similar commerce efforts by rivals including OpenAI.

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