Kolkata, July 14 -- E-commerce major Flipkart on Monday said it will deepen its long-term investments in West Bengal by expanding its supply chain infrastructure, seller ecosystem and skilling initiatives.

The Walmart-owned company described the state as central to its growth strategy, as it hosts its largest fulfilment centre in India.

Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Group, said, "West Bengal has long been one of India's great centres of enterprise, innovation and craftsmanship. Today, it is also emerging as a key hub for digital commerce," PTI reported.

"Our investments in infrastructure, technology and supply chains are creating jobs, empowering MSMEs, supporting farmers and enabling thousands of entrepreneurs to access markets ...