Google pilots Flipkart shopping via Gemini and AI Mode in India

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Google has begun testing a feature that allows users in India to purchase products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini assistant and AI Mode. The trial is currently limited to select products and a restricted group of users. A wider rollout of the feature is expected to take place later in October. The integration marks a step toward embedding e-commerce capabilities within Google's AI-powered tools in the Indian market.

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