Flipkart

Flipkart Private Limited is an Indian e-commerce company headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal (not related), Flipkart started as an online bookstore before expanding into other product categories. The company has played a pivotal role in shaping India's e-commerce landscape and digital economy.

Flipkart's platform offers millions of products across 80+ categories including electronics, fashion, home essentials, groceries, and more. The company is known for innovations like Cash on Delivery (which helped build trust in online shopping in India), Flipkart Plus loyalty program, and Big Billion Days sales events. In 2018, Walmart acquired a 77% controlling stake in Flipkart for $16 billion, marking one of the largest e-commerce acquisitions globally.

Flipkart operates several subsidiaries including Myntra (fashion e-commerce), Flipkart Wholesale, and Cleartrip (travel). The company has made significant contributions to India's digital infrastructure through logistics network development, seller ecosystem support, and digital payments promotion via PhonePe (spun off in 2022). With over 400 million registered users and 1.4 million sellers, Flipkart continues to innovate with video commerce, social commerce features, and supply chain technology.