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Flipkart unifying technology under 'OneTech' as IPO window nears

The Walmart-backed firm is rebuilding its tech stack under 'OneTech', adopting AI-first systems and strengthening governance as it prepares for a potential IPO as early as next year

Flipkart unifying technology under 'OneTech' as IPO window nears
Updated On : 29 Mar 2026 | 10:20 PM IST

Flipkart Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman quits; Nishant Verman rejoins as SVP

E-commerce major Flipkart on Friday said its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Sriram Venkataraman will be stepping down from his role. Venkataraman will remain with the company "for a period of time" to ensure continuity and a smooth transition, a company statement said. During this interim period, Ravi Iyer, CFO of Flipkart, will oversee the broader finance organisation, the statement added. Alongside the top-level transition, the Walmart-backed firm announced the appointment of Nishant Verman, who is rejoining the company as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Partnerships. Verman returns to Flipkart following his entrepreneurial venture, Bzaar, a cross-border exports platform. He has previously worked with Microsoft's Corporate Development team and in tech investment banking at Morgan Stanley. Established in 2007, the Flipkart Group includes companies such as Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Cleartrip, and super.money.

Flipkart Group CFO Sriram Venkataraman quits; Nishant Verman rejoins as SVP
Updated On : 20 Mar 2026 | 2:07 PM IST

Flipkart's holding firm back home after Press Note 3 nod for Tencent

Flipkart has completed shifting its holding company from Singapore to India, removing a key hurdle for a potential domestic listing as it strengthens governance and readies for an IPO

Flipkart's holding firm back home after Press Note 3 nod for Tencent
Updated On : 09 Mar 2026 | 11:04 PM IST

Walmart-backed PhonePe targets up to $10.5 billion valuation in IPO

Walmart will trim its stake in PhonePe by about 12 per cent in the firm's initial public offering, while Tiger Global and Microsoft plan to exit their stakes, according to the firm's IPO filing

Walmart-backed PhonePe targets up to $10.5 billion valuation in IPO
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart

Walmart is having more success developing its e-commerce operation than Amazon is having in creating a physical stores business despite its 2017 acquisition of Whole Foods Market

Amazon becomes world's largest company by annual sales, dethrones Walmart
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer

Walmart-owned fashion e-commerce platform Myntra on Saturday announced the appointment of Pramod Adiddam as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Adiddam takes over the technology leadership role following the departure of Raghu Krishnananda, who served as the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) for over five years before leaving the organisation in April 2025. In his new role, Adiddam will oversee Myntra's overall technology strategy, focusing on innovation, long-term platform elasticity and technical capabilities to support the organisation's scale and momentum, Myntra said in a statement. Adiddam brings over two decades of experience in building and operating large consumer-facing platforms. Before joining Myntra, he held senior leadership roles at Google and Instacart, where he led global engineering teams across platform development and marketplace expansion. Commenting on the appointment, Myntra CEO Nandita Sinha said, "Technology underpins Myntra

Myntra appoints Pramod Adiddam as Chief Technology Officer
Updated On : 07 Feb 2026 | 3:15 PM IST

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trillion: What powered the growth | S&P 500 | Business news

Walmart has crossed a $1 trillion market capitalisation, becoming the first retailer in the world to do so. The milestone reflects its rapid digital expansion, growing e-commerce

Icon YoutubeWalmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trillion: What powered the growth | S&P 500 | Business news
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 1:27 PM IST

Walmart's New CEO asks employees to air pain points in first memo

In his first companywide memo since taking over on Feb 1, Furner said he had a "simple ask: Tell me one thing that slows you down or makes it harder to do your job"

Walmart's New CEO asks employees to air pain points in first memo
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next

Walmart's entry is significant because trillion-dollar valuations are usually linked to technology firms

Walmart becomes first retailer worth $1 trn: What it means and what's next
Updated On : 04 Feb 2026 | 9:45 AM IST

Walmart, Tiger Global to offload stakes worth ₹10k cr in PhonePe IPO

PhonePe shareholders -- Walmart, Tiger Global and Microsoft Global Finance will offload stakes worth around Rs 10,115 crore through the company's forthcoming IPO, according to updated draft papers of the fintech firm. The IPO is entirely an Offer-for-Sale (OFS) by existing shareholders. The company will not be raising any additional primary capital in the Initial Public Offering (IPO). PhonePe promoter WM Digital Commerce Holdings Pte will sell 45,942,496 of 3,71,517,890 shares or about 0.12 per cent stake in the company through the OFS valued at Rs 1,996.8 per share, based on the weighted average cost of acquisition per equity share. Singapore-based WM Digital Commerce Holdings Pte. Ltd is the Walmart-controlled promoter entity of PhonePe. Tiger Global PIP 9-1 will sell 10,39,160 shares, and Microsoft Global Finance Unlimited Company will offload 36,78,790 shares. The total shares to be offloaded through the OFS are valued around Rs 10,115.87 crore based on the weighted-average

Walmart, Tiger Global to offload stakes worth ₹10k cr in PhonePe IPO
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 12:17 PM IST

Centre to start recovery of taxes from Tiger Global after top court ruling

The US-based investment firm's substantial sale of Flipkart's stake to Walmart Inc. was one of the largest exits by a foreign investor in the Indian e-commerce sector

Centre to start recovery of taxes from Tiger Global after top court ruling
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 11:00 AM IST

Walmart's CEO of international business Kathryn McLay to leave company

She will remain in her role until the end of the month and stay at Walmart through the first quarter 'to help ensure a smooth transition'

Walmart's CEO of international business Kathryn McLay to leave company
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 9:31 AM IST

SC to rule on Tiger Global's 2018 deal with Walmart in landmark tax case

Tiger Global and Indian tax authorities have been locked in a legal tussle over its 2018 stake sale in Indian e-commerce company Flipkart to Walmart worth ₹14,440 crore ($1.6 billion)

SC to rule on Tiger Global's 2018 deal with Walmart in landmark tax case
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 9:43 AM IST

Walmart set to join Nasdaq 100 on January 20 as AstraZeneca drops out

Walmart's addition follows its move last year to shift its stock listing from the New York Stock Exchange to Nasdaq, the largest exchange transfer on record

Walmart set to join Nasdaq 100 on January 20 as AstraZeneca drops out
Updated On : 10 Jan 2026 | 10:44 AM IST

Flipkart gets NCLT approval to shift domicile from Singapore to India

Flipkart's proposed public offering would be the second by a Walmart-owned entity after PhonePe, which relocated its domicile to India in October 2022

Flipkart gets NCLT approval to shift domicile from Singapore to India
Updated On : 15 Dec 2025 | 5:41 PM IST

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, insider John Furner named top boss

McMillon, 59, will be replaced by U.S. division chief CEO John Furner, 51, a veteran with three decades at the company

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, insider John Furner named top boss
Updated On : 14 Nov 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

Walmart suspends H-1B hiring amid Trump's new $100,000 visa fee hike

Walmart has paused hiring workers needing H-1B visas after the Trump administration introduced a $100,000 fee, creating uncertainty for employers and foreign employees

Walmart suspends H-1B hiring amid Trump's new $100,000 visa fee hike
Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 10:53 AM IST

Walmart pauses job offers to candidates requiring costly H-1B visas

The Trump administration last month slapped a $100,000 fee for new H-1B applications in a bid to overhaul the visa programme and curb overuse

Walmart pauses job offers to candidates requiring costly H-1B visas
Updated On : 22 Oct 2025 | 8:59 AM IST

Walmart-backed Flipkart to invest $30 million in fintech unit Super.money

Super.money is a fintech unit of Flipkart which was launched in 2024. In less than a year, it has now become the fifth-largest UPI app in India, handling 275 mn transactions

Walmart-backed Flipkart to invest $30 million in fintech unit Super.money
Updated On : 23 Sep 2025 | 11:36 AM IST

Flipkart appoints ex-Google executive Balaji Thiagarajan as CTPO

Flipkart has named Balaji Thiagarajan, an industry veteran with 25 years' experience at Google, Microsoft, Uber and Yahoo, as its new chief technology and product officer

Flipkart appoints ex-Google executive Balaji Thiagarajan as CTPO
Updated On : 02 Sep 2025 | 9:44 PM IST