Flipkart

Flipkart is one of India’s biggest and most trusted online shopping platforms. Started in 2007, it began as a small online bookstore and has now grown into a massive e-commerce marketplace offering everything from electronics, fashion, and home appliances to groceries and more!

With a customer-first approach, Flipkart makes online shopping simple, secure, and affordable. Millions of people across India rely on Flipkart for quality products, fast delivery, and exciting deals. The platform is known for mega sales like Big Billion Days, where customers enjoy massive discounts and offers.

Whether you’re looking for the latest smartphone, trendy clothes, or daily essentials – Flipkart has it all, right at your fingertips!

Flipkart: Year-Wise Achievements & Insights

• 2007 – The Beginning
  1. Founded by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal in Bengaluru.
  2. Started as an online bookstore.
• 2009 – Rapid Growth
  Launched 24×7 customer support and cash-on-delivery – a game changer in India.
• 2010 – Expanding Categories
  1. Flipkart started selling electronics, mobiles, and lifestyle products.
  2. Reached 1 million registered users.
• 2012 – Flipkart Goes Mobile
  1. Launched its mobile app and saw rapid adoption.
  2. Acquired LetsBuy.com to strengthen its electronics business.
• 2014 – Big Billion Days
  1. Introduced the first ever Big Billion Day Sale, which became an annual festival of online shopping.
  2. Raised $1 billion in funding – one of the biggest in India at the time.
• 2016 – Strengthening Fashion
  1. Acquired fashion giants Myntra and Jabong, becoming a leader in online fashion retail.
  2. Launched Flipkart SmartBuy for private label products.
• 2018 – Walmart Enters
  1. Walmart acquired a 77% stake in Flipkart for $16 billion, marking one of the largest e-commerce deals in the world.
  2. Focus on technology, innovation, and scaling operations.
• 2020 – Pandemic Push
  1. Saw massive growth in demand due to lockdowns and increased online shopping.
  2. Boosted Flipkart’s grocery and essentials delivery network.
• 2021 – Flipkart Wholesale & Health+
  1. Expanded into B2B through Flipkart Wholesale.
  2. Entered healthcare space with Flipkart Health+.
• 2022 – Going Greener
  1. Focused on sustainability by adopting EVs for deliveries.
  2. Expanded services to Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, bringing digital shopping to rural India.
• 2023 – Tech & Innovation
  1. Introduced advanced AI-driven shopping tools and virtual try-ons.
  2. Strengthened supply chain with new fulfillment centers and automation.
• 2024 – Flipkart Today
  1. One of the most trusted e-commerce brands in India with millions of daily users.
  2. Competing neck-to-neck with Amazon India and other online platforms.
  3. Empowering small sellers, promoting Made-in-India products, and shaping the future of Indian retail.