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

Google has begun testing a way for shoppers in India to buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through Gemini and AI Mode, with a "Buy" button on select listings that opens a Flipkart checkout flow without leaving the AI interface. The early test covers smartphones, electronics and mobile accessories, with a broader rollout planned for October ahead of India's festive shopping season.

• A Buy button appears on select Flipkart listings in Gemini and AI Mode
• Checkout runs through a Flipkart-branded flow inside the AI interface
• The test covers smartphones, electronics and mobile accessories
• Google plans a wider rollout in October ahead of India's festive season