Flipkart, India’s largest e-commerce platform, is gearing up for its stock market debut. The company plans to launch its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in the next 12 to 15 months.
Once listed, Flipkart will become one of the largest companies in the e-commerce sector to be traded on the stock exchange.
The IPO is expected to be the biggest among new-age companies, reflecting Flipkart’s dominant position in the industry.
IPO Timeline and Key Developments
According to a report by The Economic Times, Flipkart’s IPO could hit the market by late 2025 or early 2026.
The company has already started the IPO process, with an estimated valuation of $36 billion (around Rs 3 lakh crore).
Flipkart’s parent company, Walmart, has given internal approval to shift the company’s domicile from Singapore to India.
This strategic move is a crucial step for listing Flipkart on Indian stock exchanges, as it aligns the company with domestic regulatory requirements and Indian market operations.
Headquarters Moving to India
Currently, Flipkart Private Limited is based in Singapore, with subsidiaries in India managing its marketplace, logistics, and payments businesses.
Relocating the company’s headquarters to India will not only simplify the IPO process but also provide significant tax revenues to the Indian government.
Walmart, which acquired Flipkart in 2018, had earlier hinted at bringing IPOs for both Flipkart and PhonePe, a digital payments company also owned by Walmart.
A Golden Opportunity for Investors
If Flipkart’s IPO is launched, Indian investors will have the chance to include shares of this e-commerce giant in their portfolios.
The IPO is expected to boost excitement in the Indian stock market, providing an opportunity to invest in one of the biggest names in the e-commerce sector.
