Flipkart cuts nearly 300 jobs in annual performance review
The Hindu
Flipkart reduces its workforce by 250-300 employees amid senior-level hiring as it prepares for an IPO.
E-commerce major Flipkart has trimmed its workforce by 250-300 employees following its annual performance review, sources familiar with the matter said on Friday (March 6, 2026).
The job cuts, which span multiple departments and employee levels, come as the Walmart-backed firm continues senior-level hiring ahead of its planned initial public offering (IPO).
"Flipkart conducts regular performance reviews aligned with clearly defined expectations. As part of this process, a small percentage of employees may transition from the organisation. We are supporting affected employees with transition support," Flipkart said in a statement, without specifying the number of employees impacted in the exercise.
Sources, however, pegged the number between 250 and 300.
In December 2025, the company received a nod from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to shift its legal domicile from Singapore to India— marking a significant milestone in its plans for a potential domestic listing.
The restructuring is aimed at simplifying the group's holding structure— its businesses across fashion, health, and logistics— and involved the merger of eight Singapore-based entities into Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd to align with Indian regulatory requirements.
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