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$16-billion deal: Walmart effect on Flipkart from second quarter of 2019

Currently, Walmart India operates 21 cash and carry or wholesale stores across 19 cities

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Nivedita Mookerji New Delhi
American retail major Walmart is looking at a future together with Flipkart, the e-commerce company it has bought for $16 billion, at some time in the second quarter of 2019 calendar, sources in the know said. Next April seems to be a cut-off point when the two companies are likely to have a common leader and possibly single headquarters to operate from in India.

Till then, the two will function as distinct entities and brands. A Walmart spokesperson said, “Flipkart and Walmart India will operate as distinct brands and separate operating structures with the intent to leverage the combined strengths