India, April 23 -- About a couple of years after foraying into the quick commerce segment, ecommerce major Flipkart is reportedly mulling launching a standalone app for its quick commerce vertical, Flipkart Minutes. The launch of the separate app could come before its annual "Big Billion Days" sale later this year, people aware of the development told ET. 

As per the report, the company is targeting a pilot of the standalone app by July, with a full rollout expected before the end of the year. A dedicated team is working on the product, while Flipkart is also assessing user preference for a separate app. 

The standalone app for the offering is in-line with Flipkart's impetus on scaling Minutes. Flipkart Minutes has scaled to 8...