GoKawiilGoogle trials in-chat Flipkart purchases via Gemini and AI Mode in India
Google is testing a feature that lets some Indian users buy Flipkart products directly within Gemini and AI Mode, using a 'Buy' button that leads to Flipkart's checkout without leaving the AI interface. The trial currently covers a limited set of items like smartphones and accessories, and Google plans a wider rollout in October ahead of the festive shopping season.
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The move suggests Google is pushing to turn its AI tools into transaction platforms rather than just product-discovery aids, following its earlier Universal Commerce Protocol effort to standardize AI-driven checkout. This could intensify competition with OpenAI and other AI players racing to embed commerce directly into chat interfaces, potentially reshaping how consumers shop online.
- Google is testing direct Flipkart purchases through Gemini and AI Mode in India.
- The test is limited to select users and product categories like electronics.
- Broader rollout is planned for October, timed with India's festive shopping season.
Source: techcrunch.com — Jagmeet Singh, 2026-09-27
Published there as: “Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India”
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