Flipkart

E-commerce

Founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal in Bengaluru, Flipkart is India's leading e-commerce marketplace. Walmart acquired a majority stake in 2018, transforming the Indian retail landscape.

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Quick Facts

Founded: 2007
Founders: Sachin Bansal & Binny Bansal
Headquarters: Bengaluru, India
Parent: Walmart (majority owner since 2018)

About Flipkart

Flipkart was founded in October 2007 in Bengaluru by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, both former Amazon employees. Initially selling books, it pioneered e-commerce in India by introducing 'Cash on Delivery' (CoD), solving a critical trust and payments barrier for Indian consumers.

Flipkart rapidly expanded across categories, acquiring fashion retailer Myntra in 2014. In 2018, Walmart acquired a 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion -- one of the world's largest e-commerce acquisitions. Flipkart operates independently under the Walmart umbrella and has spun off or integrated businesses like PhonePe and Cleartrip.

What Flipkart Does

E-commerce Marketplace

The core Flipkart retail platform covering electronics, fashion, home, and groceries.

Myntra

India's leading fashion, beauty, and lifestyle e-commerce platform (acquired 2014).

Ekart Logistics

In-house supply chain and logistics network reaching almost every pin code in India.

Cleartrip

Travel booking platform for flights and hotels (acquired 2021).

Career Areas

Types of professional roles found inside Flipkart.

Software Engineering
Data Science & AI
Product Management
Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Category Management & Business Development
Marketing
Finance
Design (UX/UI)

Flipkart's History

2007
Founded in Bengaluru
Flipkart founded by Sachin and Binny Bansal as an online bookstore.
2010
Cash on Delivery launched
Flipkart pioneers Cash on Delivery in India, unlocking mass e-commerce adoption.
2014
Myntra acquired
Flipkart acquires fashion e-tailer Myntra.
2018
Walmart acquisition
Walmart acquires a 77% majority stake in Flipkart for $16 billion.
2021
Cleartrip acquired
Flipkart acquires online travel agency Cleartrip.

Purpose & Values

“To empower every Indian's dream by delivering value through innovation in technology and commerce”

Flipkart describes its vision as democratizing e-commerce in India, providing access, affordability, and quality to millions of customers across urban and rural demographics.

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