By FMTeam When we talk about big online shopping sites in India, Flipkart is often the first name that comes to mind.The company has changed the way millions of people shop.But how well do we know the company behind the brand? Let’s know the details:
| Company Name | Flipkart |
| Founded | 22 October 2007; |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| CEO / MD | Sachin Bansal,Binny Bansal |
| Industry | E-commerce |
| Number of employees | 22,000 |
| Revenue | ₹82,787 crore (US$9.8 billion) (2025) |
| Net income | ₹−5,189 crore (US$−610 million) (2025) |
| Owner | Walmart Inc. (77.8% as of 2025),Flipkart Private Ltd (20.2%) |
About Flipkart
Flipkart started back in 2007 when two friends, Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal (who aren’t actually related, by the way!), decided to launch an online bookstore from Bengaluru.
How it Grew Big
They didn’t just stick to books! Over time, they added almost everything—electronics, clothes, groceries, and more—turning it into a massive online shopping mall.
Flipkart totally changed how people in India shopped. They made shopping easy and reliable by offering quick delivery and letting people pay when the package arrived (Cash-on-Delivery). They also became famous for their huge sales events.
Financials & Net Worth of Flipkart
Flipkart was valued at around 35 billion dollars in early 2024. That number is always changing because , the company’s value always depends on the market. Its total revenue is around ₹82,787 crore (US$9.8 billion) as of 2025.
Its main marketplace unit, Flipkart Internet, reported a loss of about ₹1,494 crore in FY25.
This is actually better than the previous year data when the loss was 2358 crore. At the same time its revenue grew to around ₹20,493 crore,which actually shows the business is expanding.
Why Flipkart Matters
Now, with Walmart as its main owner, Flipkart is still spending a lot of money to improve things like delivery and logistics, creating new services, and reaching even more customers.
Since more and more people in India are getting internet access, Flipkart is in a perfect position to remain a top e-commerce platform and keep shaping the future of online shopping here.