Company overview
Flipkart at a glance
Flipkart started in 2007 as an online bookstore and later developed into a large digital-commerce platform. Customers use its website and app to buy smartphones, electronics, appliances, clothing, furniture, groceries and many other products. Independent merchants and brands can sell through the Flipkart marketplace, while Flipkart provides technology, payments, fulfilment and delivery support. Over time, the company introduced services such as cash on delivery, easy returns and consumer financing to make online shopping easier in India. The wider Flipkart Group also includes businesses such as Myntra and Cleartrip. Walmart acquired a controlling interest in Flipkart in 2018, while Flipkart continues to operate as a major e-commerce business focused primarily on India.