Flipkart: News
Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce giant based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is also incorporated in Singapore as a private limited company. Flipkart was founded in 2007 by IIT alumni Binny Bansal and Sachin Bansal as well as former Amazon employees. It initially focused on selling books and country-wide shipping. Over the years, Flipkart has acquired Myntra, positioning itself in the apparel market as well as bought PhonePe, a mobile payment service platform. In 2018, US-based Walmart acquired 77% controlling stakes in Flipkart. At present, the platform offers all kinds of products ranging from home appliances to electronics.
ESOP crisis: Flipkart's former executives seek 'fair treatment' from Walmart
Over 30,000 current and former Flipkart employees are collectively owed around $4 billion (₹38,000 crore) in employee stock option (ESOP) buybacks that Walmart has yet to process.
Flipkart invests in TravClan to enhance international travel offerings
Flipkart, a leading e-commerce giant in India, has picked up a minority stake in TravClan, a B2B travel technology platform.
Why employee morale at Flipkart is down
Flipkart, the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant, is facing a major leadership crisis as several top executives have resigned in recent months.
Gemini AI could soon let you buy products from Flipkart
Google is testing a new shopping feature in India that could let users purchase select Flipkart products directly from its AI-powered interfaces, Gemini and AI Mode.
Google tests Flipkart purchases directly through Gemini and AI Mode
Google is testing a new feature in India that lets users buy products from Walmart-owned Flipkart directly through its Gemini and AI Mode.
Flipkart teases big price-cut on Samsung S25, S25 FE
Flipkart has teased the prices of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S25 FE smartphones.
Flipkart deal brings iPhone 17 price down to ₹55,283
Apple's best-selling smartphone, the iPhone 17, is now available at a discounted price on Flipkart.
How did restricted Pakistan-made 'Goree,' 'Chandni' creams enter Indian market
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has issued a public health warning against two Pakistani cosmetic products, Goree Beauty Cream and Chandni Whitening Cream.
Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale starts October 9: Check deals
Flipkart has announced the dates for its highly-anticipated Big Billion Days sale 2026.
Flipkart creates 2.5L jobs in India ahead of festive season
E-commerce giant Flipkart has announced the creation of over 250,000 direct and indirect job opportunities across India.
Cleartrip's 'Elite' loyalty program is here: How it helps you
Cleartrip, the travel platform owned by Flipkart, has launched a new loyalty program called 'Elite.'
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders now open in India
Apple has opened pre-orders for its iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in India today. The devices will be available from September 18 onward.
Flipkart Big Billion Days sale likely starts October 9
Flipkart is gearing up for its highly anticipated Big Billion Days sale in October.
AI agents can now shop for you on Flipkart
Super.money, a digital payments platform owned by Flipkart, is introducing artificial intelligence (AI) agents that will autonomously shop for products and buy gold.
Flipkart now testing 'Eat In' food delivery service in Bengaluru
Walmart-backed Flipkart has begun testing its new food delivery service, 'Eat In,' among employees in Bengaluru.
You can now watch micro-dramas on the Flipkart app
Walmart-owned Flipkart is launching a new feature on its app, introducing micro-dramas.
Flipkart loses 2 more VPs
Walmart-backed e-commerce giant Flipkart has witnessed another round of senior-level exits, with two Vice Presidents (VPs) resigning from their positions.
Flipkart Minutes overtakes Instamart's dark-store count in top 10 cities
Flipkart's quick commerce service, Minutes, has outpaced Swiggy's Instamart in terms of dark-store count and pincode coverage across India's top 10 cities.
Selling goods on Amazon and Flipkart has become costlier
Amazon and Flipkart have raised their seller fees ahead of the festive season.
Flipkart Minutes closing in on Instamart's scale
Walmart-owned Flipkart is giving established players like Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto a run for their money in the quick-commerce space.
Flipkart's leadership churn deepens as 2 VPs quit
E-commerce giant Flipkart is witnessing a major leadership shake-up with the exit of two senior executives.
Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M at $1.3B valuation
Navi, the fintech company founded by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, has raised $100 million in its first institutional funding round.
'Self-serving, disgusting': Why Flipkart's 'Freedom Sale' ad is facing backlash
E-commerce giant Flipkart is facing severe criticism over its latest advertisement for the "Freedom Sale."
Fintech start-up Navi taps banks for $315M IPO
Fintech start-up Navi Ltd. is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in India, with plans to raise as much as ₹30 billion ($314 million), according to Bloomberg.
India to get air taxis by 2028: Ram Mohan Naidu
India is gearing up for the introduction of electric air taxis by 2028, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Saturday.
Super.money debuts shopping marketplace with no-cost EMI plans
Super.money, a fintech company backed by Flipkart, has expanded its services to include an in-app marketplace called SplitStore.
Flipkart Freedom Sale: iPhone 17 Pro to get major discount
Flipkart has announced major discounts on Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro series during the upcoming Freedom Sale.
How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) scheme to boost local artisans and small-scale producers was started in 2018 and aims to promote one signature product from each district by providing skill training, free toolkits, financial assistance, branding support, and market access.
Bengaluru: You can order food on Flipkart from August 15
Walmart-owned Flipkart is gearing up to launch its food delivery service in Bengaluru, possibly around August 15.
Why Amazon and Flipkart are slashing seller fees
Amazon and Flipkart are slashing or waiving commissions on a wide range of products. The move is aimed at expanding their footprint in India's smaller cities and towns, where online shopping is booming.
Flipkart Plus members now get Netflix's mobile plan for free
E-commerce giant Flipkart has teamed up with streaming service Netflix to offer a free monthly Netflix Mobile Plan.
Flipkart now lets you pay for products within 30 days
Flipkart has launched a new credit service called "Flipkart Pay Later," in partnership with PayU Finance.
Why Bengaluru restaurants are threatening to quit Swiggy and Zomato
Bengaluru's hotel and restaurant associations have threatened to stop accepting orders through leading food delivery platforms, Swiggy and Zomato.
Flipkart opens Ekart logistics network to businesses across India
Ekart, the supply chain arm of Flipkart Group, has opened its pan-India logistics network for external businesses.
Flipkart trims stake in Shadowfax
Flipkart has reduced its stake in Shadowfax Technologies Ltd, a logistics solution provider, to 1.52% after selling over 3.37 crore shares through an open market transaction on July 24, according to a stock exchange filing.
Swiggy appoints ex-Myntra chief Nandita Sinha as Instamart CEO
Swiggy has announced a major leadership change in its quick commerce business, Instamart.
Flipkart to launch food delivery service in coming weeks
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is gearing up to enter India's online food delivery space. The company will be taking on established players like Zomato and Swiggy.
End retrospective tax to attract foreign investment: Amitabh Kant
Former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant has stressed the need for India to end its retrospective tax policy, saying it heavily impacts global investor sentiment.
Sony launches open-ear wireless earbuds at ₹19,000
Sony has launched its latest wireless earbuds, the LinkBuds Clip, in India.
Flipkart to sell part stake in Shadowfax for ₹700cr
Walmart-backed e-commerce giant Flipkart is planning to sell a part of its stake in logistics start-up Shadowfax Technologies, according to Moneycontrol.
Delivery executive arrested for flashing at woman in Bengaluru
A 22-year-old delivery executive has been arrested for allegedly flashing a woman in her apartment in Bengaluru's Marathahalli area.
Is Flipkart using deep discounts to favor select sellers?
The Forum for Internet Retailers, Sellers, and Traders (FIRST) has filed a new antitrust complaint against Flipkart with the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
Flipkart drops commission on all fashion products
In a major move, Flipkart has scrapped commissions on all fashion products, irrespective of their price.
Nothing's 1st 'B' series smartphone launched in India at ₹35,000
Nothing has launched its first 'B' series smartphone, the Phone (4b), in India.
Flipkart valuation tops $38B in latest ESOP buyback
Walmart-owned Flipkart has been valued at approximately $38.2 billion in the second tranche of its employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) buyback program.
Samsung S26 Ultra drops below ₹1.2L mark on Flipkart
Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, is now available at a discounted price on Flipkart.
Flipkart GOAT sale: iPhone 17 Pro Max drops to ₹1,29,900
Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 17 Pro Max, is available at a discounted price during Flipkart's ongoing GOAT Sale.
Flipkart names new Senior VP for supply chain technology
Flipkart has appointed Vinay Vaidya as its new Senior Vice President of Technology for the supply chain.
Flipkart says AI now writes 40% of its code
Leading e-commerce giant Flipkart is making major strides in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The company is building specialized e-commerce large language models (LLMs) and has integrated over 250 AI models into its ecosystem.
Swiggy Instamart's COO and CBO have left the company
Swiggy's quick commerce division, Instamart, is witnessing a major leadership overhaul with the resignations of its Chief Operating Officer (COO) Ankit Jain and Chief Business Officer (CBO) Hari Kumar, as per Moneycontrol.
How Flipkart is expanding its quick-commerce push in India
Walmart-backed Flipkart has announced that its quick-commerce service, Flipkart Minutes, has established a network of 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers in less than two years.
Motorola's latest flagship smartphone launched in India at ₹48,000
Motorola has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Edge 70 Pro+, in India.
Quick-commerce start-up FirstClub doubles valuation to $255M
FirstClub, a Bengaluru-based start-up, has raised $55 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina.
Red Fort blast accused allegedly used ChatGPT for 'terror engineering'
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a 7,500-page chargesheet in connection with the November 2025 Delhi Red Fort car blast.
Why Flipkart is delaying its IPO
Walmart has asked its e-commerce subsidiary, Flipkart, to delay its initial public offering (IPO) and focus on achieving profitability, as per Moneycontrol.
Amazon, Meta to lobby NPCI over PhonePe, Google Pay's dominance
Amazon and Meta are set to challenge the dominance of PhonePe and Google Pay in India's instant payments network.
Flipkart now offers biometric authentication for Axis Bank card payments
In a major development, Flipkart has teamed up with Axis Bank and PayU to introduce biometric authentication for card payments on its platform.
India's e-commerce is entering agentic era with AI-led shopping
Leading e-commerce platforms and brands in India are working on their own artificial intelligence (AI) storefronts. The move is aimed at leveraging the potential of agentic commerce on large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini.
Flipkart promotes Kunal Gupta to SVP amid quick commerce push
Walmart-owned Flipkart has promoted Kunal Gupta, the current head of Minutes and Grocery, to Senior Vice President (SVP).
India's quick commerce market to reach $70B by 2030
India's quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector has doubled in size every year for the last two years.
Flipkart to enter movie, concert ticketing market
Walmart-owned e-commerce giant Flipkart is gearing up to enter India's growing movie and concert ticketing market.
Flipkart eyes $2.5B pre-IPO funding round
Flipkart, the leading Indian e-commerce platform owned by Walmart, is looking to raise between $2 billion and $2.5 billion in a pre-IPO funding round, according to Moneycontrol.
Meet Sharon Pais, new CEO of e-commerce giant Myntra
Myntra, India's largest fashion e-commerce platform and a key player in the Flipkart group owned by Walmart, has announced a major leadership change.
How Flipkart, Amazon are intensifying competition in quick commerce space
India's quick commerce start-ups are facing stiff competition from e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon.
Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha steps down, Sharon Pais likely successor
Nandita Sinha, the current CEO of Myntra, is set to resign from her position.