After Delhi-NCR, Snapdeal to offer home services in other metros
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E-commerce giant Amazon.com might be planning to launch local handymen services in the Indian market after having done it in the US a few months ago, but Snapdeal.com has already started providing plumbing, electrical and other household services in some cities.
The Gurgaon-based company, the second largest online marketplace in the country, is betting big on the growing needs of consumers for such services.
After a pilot project in Delhi and NCR in October, the company has started offering the services in Bengaluru last month, and will go live with Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Pune in January. By March next year, it plans to target about 10 more cities, where people can call for a plumber, electrician, hardware professionals, carpenters and home cleaning services online.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which cities are currently offering Snapdeal's home services?
Which cities are currently offering Snapdeal's home services?
Snapdeal began offering its household services in Delhi and the NCR region after a pilot project. Last month, the services were launched in Bengaluru, expanding its reach to another major Indian city.
Q.When will Snapdeal's home services become available in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune?
When will Snapdeal's home services become available in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune?
Snapdeal plans to launch its home services in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune in January. These cities will be part of the company's continued expansion across India for household service offerings.
Q.What types of home services does Snapdeal offer?
What types of home services does Snapdeal offer?
Snapdeal provides a range of home services, including plumbing, electrical work, and assistance from hardware professionals. Customers can also book carpenters and home cleaning services through the platform.
Q.What is Snapdeal's expansion target for its home services by March next year?
What is Snapdeal's expansion target for its home services by March next year?
By March next year, Snapdeal aims to expand its home service offerings to approximately 10 additional cities. This expansion follows its launches in Bengaluru and upcoming services in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune.
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