Flipkart to enter healthcare sector, to acquire majority stake in SastaSundar.com
The Hindu
SastaSundar.com offers a digital healthcare and pharmacy platform supported by a network of more than 490 pharmacies.
The Flipkart Group on Friday announced its foray into the healthcare sector through the launch of Flipkart Health+.
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As part of this development, the Group has signed definitive agreements to acquire a majority share in Sastasundar Marketplace Limited which owns and operates SastaSundar.com, an online pharmacy and digital healthcare platform.
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